Civic Engagement Clearinghouse
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This organization works with the community to protect animals and work towards animal welfare. They are a private, non-profit. Serving the public by providing care, shelter, and placement into loving homes for lost, neglected, and unwanted animals in the greater Spokane area through pet adoptions and outreach work.
The Spokane Fire department is responsible for the safety and well being of the local community. They are responsible for protecting people from fires, natural disasters, and hazardous materials or incidents. They also work to prevent fires through fire prevention education, and work to provide emergency medical services to those in need.
Since 2013, Spokane Edible Tree Project (SETP) has connected fruit tree owners, volunteers, food banks and community organizations with the goal of fighting hunger and food waste in the Spokane area. SETP empowers local people in the area to share in the harvest and care of existing fruit & nut trees by implementing food recovery methods, in which volunteers harvest uncollected produce from residential homes and local growers, and distribute them to families/individuals in need. This organization envisions a thriving urban area (Spokane) where all people have access to healthy foods via locally acquired resources and are competent in the care and maintenance of fruit and nut trees.
The purpose of Spokane County Veterans Services is to provide emergency assistance/relief to indigent honorably discharged Veterans, their families and widows pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington. Spokane County Regional Veterans Service Center strives to provide a comprehensive array of veterans programs and services to Eastern Washington veterans in a positive culture of honor and respect for their service.
Vision Statement: To be the State’s flagship government veteran service renowned for innovative leadership and veteran oriented services leading to long term positive outcomes for our veterans and our community.
Spokane Community Gardens connects the local community with gardens, resources and creating a local food community here in the Inland Northwest. They support School, Youth Program, Community, and Service Gardens all around the community. Community gardens are open to the public and can either offer individual plots or be gardened communally.
Spokane Cares strives to improve our community by:
Helping those in need find appropriate resources to meet their needs.
Helping service organizations communicate their vital messages.
Helping community members embrace service, and find meaningful ways to serve.
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