Civic Engagement Clearinghouse
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Guardian Angel Homes is an assisted living and memory care community that allows elderly residents to live in an environment that feels like home. The community offers a range of living options from a small single level home, to a larger two story-residence in order to allow residents to choose the environment in which they are most comfortable.
The thirst project is a non-profit organization that uses their donations to build wells to provide a developing community with clean water. They use the help of volunteers to put in the wells provided by donations. The thirst project also visits schools to spread awareness around our country.
Tom’s Turkey Drive is an annual event that’s goal is to provide a Thanksgiving meal to anyone in the community who has a need. Tom’s Turkey Drive was started by the weather man from Krem2, Tom Sherry. As of 2019, they will have celebrated their 20th anniversary of this event.
Springdale Food Pantry is a 501 C-3 non-profit started March 21, 2018. Staffed with volunteers from the surrounding community, SFP relies on donations from RURAL Resources out of Colville and the community at large. All of the donations (fresh, frozen, and dry goods) goes to the residents within the local area. All volunteers go through orientation and are required to get their food handlers permit.
AutismSpeaks.org is an organization that assists people effected with autism, as well as their families. The organization provides a wide array of resources such as; where to get a diagnosis, schools and special education, advocacy support, adult services, inclusion and community activities, and so much more.
Some examples of obstacles that the organization has assisted people overcome are: gaining independence in the form of learning to drive or independent living, graduating from college, getting a job, learning to speak, and the list goes on
A Child’s Hope Spokane (ACHS) has a passion for connecting young children with christian based homes. This can include private, foster, or adoptive homes. The goal is to not only assist in finding a positive and supportive environment for children, but to come alongside the families that may take in the children and aid them in various ways.
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