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 couple thankful to SNAP for post-windstorm support
It’s been over four months since a severe windstorm swept through the Inland Northwest, yet for some residents, the impact is anything but distant history. In the first quarter of […]
SNAP helps residents get back on track with credit
SNAP clients Scott and Jeanette once scurried politely away from any conversations about restoring their credit score. Both suffered from several health challenges and Scott found it difficult to talk […]
SNAP, HDR Engineers team up to support local senior
There was a time when Sally could run a mile in nine minutes and work in her garden from sun up to sundown. Things have changed since those days. On […]
SNAP Housing Counseling comes to rescue of local homeowner
Dale Raugust is humble about his role as a SNAP Housing counselor despite feedback from clients that places him in a range somewhere between super heroes and Santa Claus. While […]
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 […]
Making Home Safe & Accessible
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 […]
Small Business Profile | Let’s Get Sewing!
The exclamation point in Elizabeth Pike’s ambitious venture is no accident. Pike opened Let’s Get Sewing! in July on North Monroe, equipped with plenty of enthusiasm as well as a […]
Small Business Profile | FarmHouse Pizza
Just in case visitors to FarmHouse Pizza in Rockford gloss over the down home, countrified theme of the town’s newest restaurant craze, the roll call of pizza names is there […]