Resources

American Indian Community Center

Provides GED, re-entry to high school classes, food bank for those in zip code 99202 and American Indians with tribal identification, ECEAP Preschool site, senior nutrition program, employment and training program (W.I.A.), Indian child welfare, protective payee program, and family services.

Arc of Spokane (The)

The Arc of Spokane advocates and provides programs and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. We offer parent and family support, individual advocacy, socialization, individual, group employment and pathways to employment, community access, financial management, and residential support.

CORD (Coalition of Responsible Disabled)

Serves all people with disabilities in the Spokane area to teach independent living skills, advocacy, offer peer support, and to give information and referral services. Can provide technical assistance to businesses and agencies on a wide variety of disability issues, speakers available on several topics. Protective payee program. Disability resource library publishes
newsletter containing disability issues. ADA celebration July 26 annually. Provide training for people who use independent providers in their own home. People outside of Spokane County can call 1-877-606-2680. Can serve additional counties in Eastern Washington. Call for more information.

Family Assistance Program

Qualifying, low-income families may receive emergency vouchers for food, utilities, rent and medicine. Funds provided by a local parish. Only families who reside in the boundary, have dependents living with them, and have not been assisted through the Center within a year are eligible for financial assistance. The Center also provides the following services:

• family crisis intervention
• school supplies
• before and after school program
• child care
• holiday assistance
• teen prevention
• leadership programs

Library (City)

Provides books, magazines, music, videos and DVDs for children and adults. Programs, such as storytime, summer reading, and after-school activities are presented for children at no charge. Internet computers are available to library card holders, but children must have their parent’s permission to access the net. Free to City of Spokane residents and to residents inside the Spokane County Library District service area. Non-resident cards may be purchased by the month or annually. Some restrictions apply to non-resident and reciprocal cards. Library service is provided at six locations:

• 444-5300, Downtown Library, West 906 Main
• 444-5375, East Side Library, South 524 Stone
• 444-5380, Hillyard Library, North 4005 Cook
• 444-5395, Indian Trail Library, West 4909 Barnes
• 444-5390, Shadle Library, West 2111 Wellesley
• 444-5385, South Hill Library, South 3324 Perry
• 444-5331, Library services for children

OMEGA Center

An outreach ministry that offers: food bank, children’s clothing bank, utility assistance, home chores, transportation for seniors and disabled, referral, and advocacy. Serves areas from Division Street west to the river, and from Indiana Avenue north to Wellesley. Must provide verification of address and picture identification.

Reduced Fare Card

Provides reduced fares on public transportation for elderly and eligible disabled. Go to Bus Shop for application and photo I.D. card.

Salvation Army

Provides an indoor heated swimming pool (handicapped accessible), swimming lessons and aqua aerobics. Also has an indoor gymnasium (providing basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, and general recreation). Offers meeting and seminar rooms, game room, and youth athletic leagues. The Salvation Army is a Christian organization offering worship opportunities. Services are provided to all eligible clients regardless of beliefs.

Service for People of Disability

Primary goal: economic self-sufficiency for all citizens via full employment. 532-3074, Disability Placement Specialist, Essie Crowder 532-3101, Disabled Veterans Outreach Program, Mike Briscoe 1-800-949-4232, Governor’s Committee on Disabilities, Issues, and Employment.

SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs)

SNAP provides services for low income families and vulnerable people in the following areas: economic development, energy assistance, rental housing, mortgage assistance, home repairs, conservation education, weatherization, and a long-term care ombudsman program.

St. Vincent De Paul

Gives emergency clothing, food, furniture and household items for anyone falling below state and federal poverty guideline amounts. Pick-up for donated items please call 535-2491.

Telephone Assistance Program (Qwest)

Assists low income families with more affordable home telephone services; deposit may be required. Contact your local telephone company. Do not contact your DSHS case worker. The phone company requires your DSHS case number and social security number.

Volunteers of America Emergency Assistance

Financial assistance available for utility shut off notices, household goods and clothing.

YWCA Homeless Education Project

A collaborative model with District 81 and Spokane Mental Health for homeless children grades kindergarten through twelve. Students are supported by allowing children to remain in their neighborhood schools. Transportation, school supplies, and clothing are provided. Parents are assisted with housing options. The after school program runs from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. After school program is exclusively for homeless children with referral coming from the Homeless Education Project.