There was a time last year when things looked pretty bleak for Kelli’s grandmother, Eudora. After living in her own home under less-than-ideal conditions, Eudora was dropped off unceremoniously […]
SNAP housing offers a haven to homeless Spokane widow
Paula and her husband arrived in Spokane in 1986 from California. When they arrived, they started a flooring company, which they ran successfully for the next 15 years. They […]
Skils’kin produces well-received Energy Assistance PSA
On the surface, it seemed like an unlikely pairing – a nonprofit that works to employ residents with disabilities collaborating with a nonprofit community action agency to produce a public […]
Anvil Welding earns high marks with support from SNAP
Like any good welder, Lonnie Benn understands the importance of staying focused. That approach came in handy a few years ago when Lonnie and his wife, Brenda, decided to start […]
New legislation seen as boost for those facing foreclosure
New legislation seen as boost for those facing foreclosure On March 28, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a comprehensive bill that arrived on his desk with unanimous approval from both the […]
Homeownership is within reach
Ali is an intrepid young man and his hard work is certainly admirable. Since moving to the United States in 2014, Ali has hit the ground running. In just 3 […]
It’s what neighbors do
Cindy is a caretaker and friend to one neighbor, a 70-year-old Air Force Veteran named Ted who lives alone in his home. Home maintenance brings with it both physical and […]
Weatherization, home repair, shift winds of fortune for North Spokane family
There was a time when the cold breeze produced an audible whistle through the structure that Coleen and her two children called home. A SNAP energy assistance client, Coleen realized […]
Their old home is warmer and safer after weatherization updates
Glenda and her husband Jerome have lived in their north side home for 44 years. Their home, like so much of Spokane’s housing stock, is aging. Older housing stock, like […]
For the first time, he doesn’t have to worry about having a roof over his head
Miguel knew things were going wrong when he couldn’t stay awake in his high school Spanish class. In reality, the Spokane native had realized much earlier that his life wasn’t […]