Student Contributor -Stefany D.
Mission Community Outreach Center of Spokane, Washington is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. In addition to clothing, they provide their clients 
basic household goods, hygiene items and diapers.
They provide housewares, clothing and hygiene items free of charge for families and individuals who are low-income.They are open to all Spokane City residents and customers can visit the clothing bank once every 60 days.
They also have an infant bank that provides diapers, wipes and other infant supplies. Customers can receive 15 diapers per child under 3 years old every 30 days.
As educators it is important to be aware and knowledgeable of their students and their familial situations, along with organizations, such as this, that are out there to help. Knowing about the resources that are available will help not only the families, but the students to be better in school as well. Not only that, it is also important for teachers to look beyond the school to the families of their students, and even further than that to the community in general.
They also offer services to Domestic Violence and Fire Victims with referral from a partner agency. All services are provided free of charge.
They are always looking for donations (items or money) and they make it easy to donate. There are three ways to donate:
1. Donate items: Donate clothing, houseware items, new diapers or hygiene products. They DO NOT accept any furniture or toys.
2. Donate by Mail:
Please make checks payable to:
Mission Community Outreach Center
PO Box 3581
Spokane, WA 99220
3. Donate online: For fast and secure donating, go to their website (https://www.4mission.org/ways-to-help/) and there is a button to click if a person wants to donate money.
They are also happy to get volunteers in reception, sorting & displaying donated clothing and household items, Volunteers at their special events, Help collecting donations of hygiene products, diapers, clothing and housewares, Join their prayer team, or assisting with office work and grant writing. with office work and grant writing.
