Basic Human Needs – Page 6 – Civic Engagement Clearinghouse

Sally’s House Emergency Foster Care

November 25, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Sally’s House is an emergency foster care facility for children ages 2-12 years old. Children come to Sally’s House because they have been removed from their home due to abuse, neglect, abandonment or criminal activity. Children may only be brought to Sally’s House by local law enforcement or Child Protective Services. Sally’s House provides a caring, safe and loving home for up to 20 children at one time until a more appropriate foster placement can be organized or the child is able to return to their home once the situation is resolved.

Teen & Kid Closet

November 21, 2019November 20, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Teen & Kid Closet is for children who are often overlooked. The purpose of this organization is to serve children and the youth who are in need of clothing, particularly those who are in foster care or live in poverty. Teen & Kid Closet gives new or gently worn clothes and accessories to those children for free! Teen & Kid Closet’s mission statement is: “Every child is important and should feel that way. Teen & Kid Closet caters to children and youth in need, providing them with fashionable, good quality clothing and accessories for free. We give them choices when so often, they have none”.

Colville Community Church

November 21, 2019November 19, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Colville Community Church is a local organization that seeks to serve several at-risk populations in their community. They support and provide resources for those struggling with homelessness and those of a low SES status. They focus on creating a space where no individual is judged, and all are welcomed.

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

November 21, 2019November 19, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs helps connect veterans and their family members to the benefits and services they earned through their military service. The Spokane Veterans Home is a place where veterans are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, in distinctive settings that provide a sense of belonging. The WDVA offers State Veterans Homes are Medicaid and Medicare Certified and provide 24-hour nursing care, medical care and pharmacy services. They provide a number of supportive programs and services such as: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Recreational Activities, Social Services, Volunteer Programs, Hospice, Nutritious Meals, Community Involvement, Religious Programs, Transportation, Laundry, Beauty & Barber Shops and Patriotic Interment Services.

St. Vincent de Paul

November 19, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

St. Vincent de Paul is a non-profit, religious organization that is dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing, and healing families or individuals in need and have no where else to turn to for help. This organization also provides help for people’s physical, mental, and spiritual needs. They not only have thrift stores throughout the country but they have medical and dental care for the “working poor”, services for the homeless, food boxes, and general assistance for those in need.

YWCA Spokane

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

“YWCA Spokane is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.” This powerful mission statement is what you first encounter as you enter into the YWCA’s webpage. The YWCA has served the Spokane community for 116 years. They provide a wide variety of services to those who need the help in our community and beyond.