Civic Engagement Clearinghouse
Eastern Washington University
The purpose of Transitions is to reduce and eliminate homelessness and poverty affecting women and children throughout Spokane. They believe in the worth and dignity of all and that everyone should be able to seek their own path. Transitions has 6 different programs that provide specialized assistance such as housing, childcare, job training, and support for those in need.
Seattle Children’s, formerly Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, formerly Children’s Orthopedic Hospital, is a children’s hospital in the Laurelhurst neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The hospital specializes in the care of infants, children, teens, and young adults aged 0–21 in several specialties.
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.
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.
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) was created for veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001. WWP provides more than 20 programs and services to injured service members and their families. Their help is more than just providing services, they receive feedback from their members and help advocate for their members on the government level.
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.
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