Hillyard resident Gary Nestler will tell you he lives in a cozy home. It didn’t always used to be that way. When the Idaho native moved into his humble dwelling […]
Weatherization project a game changer for Spokane resident
In the dozen years that Colleen Yancey has called Spokane home, the task of keeping up with household energy bills has not been among her favorite. Prior to moving to […]
Gaunt wins prestigious Energy OutWest weatherization honor
For 23 years, Ron Gaunt has simply gone about his job, repairing and weatherizing homes across Spokane County. As the Technical Services coordinator for SNAP Housing Improvements, Gaunt is responsible […]
SNAP combines services to make an impact in north Spokane
When Franziska moved to Spokane in 1999, she was unsure what the future would hold. A trained and experienced nurse’s assistant, Franziska had been offered a job at Holy Family […]
Local senior remains safe at home with help from SNAP
What Diane Omeron lacks in mobility she makes up for in personality. At 71 years old, Diane relies on her motorized wheelchair to get around. She enjoys camping, fishing and […]
Hillyard homeowner thankful to SNAP for help on the road to stability
Julie Gardner didn’t have to read the newspaper to learn about the repercussions of the Great Recession. She was living it first-hand. The company Gardner was working for downsized steadily […]
Weatherization Works!
Did you know that low-income households typically spend 14% of their total annual income on energy, compared with 3.5% for other households. Rising energy costs compound this burden. As we […]