Over $200k coming to Spokane organizations to address youth mental health, homelessness
United HealthCare is donating over $200,000 to address those needs in our community. $150,000 will be coming to Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington.
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VOA Re-Supply in July Summer Fund’erwear Drive
The whole month of July, VOA Spokane is asking our community to help them support the undeserved and Un-Housed by donating Men’s underwear, socks and deodorant.
Millions of ARPA funds going to create more housing, service opportunities
Half a million dollars will go to Volunteers of America to help move Crosswalk, a youth homeless shelter out of downtown near Spokane Community College. The funding covers an inflationary gap the organization discovered when it was getting ready to break ground.
Gov. Jay Inslee visits Spokane to discuss youth homeless solutions
Governor Jay Inslee came to Spokane to talk about youth homelessness. He met with Volunteers of America about state funding to build a new shelter.
Crosswalk Youth Center getting new shelter through state funding
The center will soon be receiving $2.5 million from the state to build a new shelter, provide more resources and help Spokane’s vulnerable youth get back on their feet.