Local Organization – Page 13 – Civic Engagement Clearinghouse

St. Margaret’s Shelter

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

St. Margaret’s Shelter provides emergency and transitional shelter to promote positive life changes in a supportive, short-term environment. St. Margaret’s Shelter offers social services that include individualized case management to regain and stabilize housing for families experiencing homelessness. They offer stabilization services that are driven by the families they serve and provide housing and vocational experts to assist families with resources and connections to community partners and programs.

SpokAnimal

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

SpokAnimal is an animal shelter that is dedicated to helping animals in need. They give animals a place to live where they provide them with care. They give them food, exercise, and health needs. Most importantly, they help these animals find forever homes.

Spokane Valley Senior Center

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

The purpose of the association is to promote fellowship, health, recreation, social and education activities for persons 55 years of age and older, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry. The Senior Center offers a year-round variety of activities including social, recreational, educational, and nutritional programs to meet the interests of seniors. Those programs include: bingo, card games, Wii bowling, aerobics, tai chi, pickle ball, information and referral services, art classes, dances, free hearing tests, foot care and other kinds of care.

Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce

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

The Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce is a local organization dedicated to helping the prosperity of Spokane. The group represents, organizes and serves businesses to help the economy grow. Essentially, the organization unifies the business community in Spokane for economic prosperity.

Spokane Tribal Business Council

March 11, 2020September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

“The Spokane Tribe of Indians is a sovereign government body led by the Spokane Tribal Business Council. The Council consists of the Tribal Chairman, Vice Chairman, Tribal Secretary and two Council members.The Spokane Tribal Business Council reports to the General Membership, meaning all enrolled Spokane Tribal members. A Spring and Fall General Council meeting is held each year so the Tribal Council can update the Membership of important Tribal issues.” They are in charge of maintaining roads and performing and managing the goings on in the reservation. They perform the same role that local Government does.

Spokane Public Libraries

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

“We aim to inspire a thriving city through cultural and educational opportunities. We connect our community with education, information and programming. We work together to create the best outcomes. We include and celebrate Spokane’s diverse communities. We take risks and drive change. We impress our customers with individualized service. We use public funds responsibly.”