As he approached the age of 40, Jay Troutt was still wondering what he wanted to be when he grew up. His diverse resume included jobs as a janitor, in […]
Fourth annual Dad’s Day Dash breaks records for success
After placing first in the men’s division of the 2015 Dad’s Day Dash, Gabe Aeschliman returned to Manito Park with ambition on June 19 to defend his title and run […]
Housing Counseling Program Manager shares resources with local Realtors
When Loretta Cael stood before a buzzing room of representatives from the Women’s Council of Realtors on June 2 in Spokane Valley, she started with a brief sound check. “I […]
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 […]
SNAP supporters honored at Partner Appreciation event
On June 13, SNAP hosted a Partner Appreciation event at South Perry Pizza with a goal of dishing up some appreciation for several long-term allies. In recognition of the agency’s […]
SNAP CEO Letter – May 2016
On a bright Saturday in September a couple of years ago, I drove out to Spokane Valley for a community celebration called Valleyfest. SNAP had a booth on the grounds […]
SNAP, Chase Bank gear up for fourth annual Dad’s Day Dash
Chad Heimbigner is looking forward to June 19. As a dad, Heimbigner will be saluted by his family on Fathers’ Day. As a runner, he will have the chance 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 home opens doors of opportunity for family
It’s been a decade since Michael and his five children moved into the Riverwalk complex owned by SNAP in northeast Spokane. At the time of the transition, the family knew […]
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 […]