Local Organization – Page 5 – Civic Engagement Clearinghouse

The Hope House

November 30, 2021November 29, 2021 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Hope House was founded in response to the 1997 serial murders of women on the streets of Spokane to offer women protection from violence on the street. Hope House is a shelter in Spokane for women 18 years or older. There are 100 beds open a night for women that need it. Each woman receives personal care including nutritious food, a hot shower, clean and dry clothing, hygiene items, a warm bed, onsite case management, resource information, connection to permanent housing, and referrals to community resources.

City of Spokane

November 30, 2021November 29, 2021 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

The City of Spokane has an abundance of resources about Spokane and the communities within the city. This organization has links to Business’, developments, libraries, parks and recreation, courts, community, and any open data for the public. Students will be able to understand the importance of the community after learning more about where they live.

Santa Express

November 30, 2021November 29, 2021 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Santa Express is a holiday retail store for all children in the Spokane, WA community; many of whom make this shopping experience part of their holiday tradition. The entirety of proceeds from the store benefits the Vanessa Behan, a safe shelter for kids who are in crisis situations. The store also offers the availability for adults to shop in the boutique of specialty items perfect for stocking stuffers, gifts for family, friends, or secret Santas to those that may not have financial means for Christmas. The gifts range from $1.00 to $10.00.

Partnering for Progress

November 30, 2021November 29, 2021 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

P4P builds relationships with villages in Kenya’s Kopanga region to help them create flourishing communities by improving their quality of life in the areas most important to them. They work first to understand the needs of the communities we serve through open communication with local, regional, and government organizations. By collaborating with those educators, leaders, and health care workers and designing culturally relevant, locally supported projects, P4P is a catalyst for change and a tool to break the long-standing cycle of poverty and disease.

Mid-Valley Hospital & Clinic

November 30, 2021November 29, 2021 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Mid-Valley Hospital is a general hospital and clinic that promotes not only their hard work in healthcare but the leadership role their hospital plays. Along with being a hospital, they offer many educational opportunities for both their staff and outside healthcare workers to further their education in their field.

Art Salvage Spokane

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Art Salvage Spokane seeks to promote reuse and creativity for students, teachers, artists, crafters and makers of all ages. This organization educates and inspires innovative creative reuse and sustainability in our local communities. To accomplish this, Art Salvage Spokane takes donations of all sorts of materials and reuses them for creative projects that anyone and everyone can participate in.