In Woodward's Words

Mayor Woodward recently spent time with city leaders from across the country at the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Find out what successes she shared from Spokane and what she learned.

Region Expands Shelter Capacity to Meet Needs

Hundreds escape the cold, gain access to services at Spokane's new Trent Resource and Assistance Center.

Tell Us About Your Housing Journey

Your housing journey can help us plan for the future in Spokane. We’re seeking out residents and those who wish they could be homeowners to be included in our outreach efforts. Put a voice on your housing story, your concerns, hopes, and dreams for the future of housing choice! Take this 10-minute survey (sharing your contact information is optional!). Early respondents will be eligible to receive a gift card—a little thank you from us for your time and for sharing your stories. All responses will be kept confidential. Take the survey, it is available in seven languages!

Donate Blood!

Help end the blood emergency and give blood! Schedule your appointment today.

Council Recap

Council President Breean Beggs recaps the Monday, Jan. 23, Spokane City Council meeting.

Accuracy Matters When Using Parking Apps

We have some ParkMobile app tips for you:

• Make sure your entire rear license plate is visible and the license plate frame does not cover any portion of a letter or number.
• Be sure to select the vehicle you are parking if you have more than one vehicle on your account.
• Know whether your license plate has a zero "0" versus an "O” or a five “5” versus an “S.”
• The letters and numbers you enter for your vehicle should exactly match your vehicle's registration or temporary plate (alphanumeric only, no special characters).
• For specialty plates, enter the smaller stacked letters followed by the larger digits to the right.
• Double check the parking zone and space number indicated on the meter or kiosk, especially dual space meters.

For more tips visit our website.

Spokane Fire Department Hiring Open House

The Spokane Fire Department will be holding a Hiring Open House on Saturday, Jan. 28, 1 - 4 p.m. at the Spokane Fire Department Training Center, 1608 N. Rebecca St. We will have people there to discuss the hiring process, Public Safety Test, interview techniques, wages, benefits and recruit school. Come meet firefighters and ask questions. There will also be hands-on demonstrations of equipment and apparatus. 

Need Mental Health Help?

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8

Contact Or Walk-In: Frontier Behavioral Health (509) 838-4651 ext 012082. 

Contact or Walk-In: Inland Northwest Behavioral Health (509) 992-1888

CHAS Health: (509) 444-8200

Excelsior Wellness Center: (509) 559-3100

Request Online Appointment

Help for children, adults and families is available via telehealth.

Teen Text and Chat Line: 844-814-TEEN (8336)

Free confidential safe place service available to any teen or young adult.

Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255

Need Resources? 

Call Washington 211 at 2-1-1 or (877) 211-9274 to speak to a local agent

Text your Zip Code to 898211 or email ew211@incontactmail.com

Apply for basic food assistance over the phone!

Access to resources online at: wa211.org

Sign up for their Newsletter!

Need Access to Food?

Contact SNAP at (509) 319-3050 or SRTC@snapwa.org

Domestic Violence and

Child Abuse Prevention Resources

Prevention at Home Video Series

Trauma Recovery Services

Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224

Intensive Behavioral Health, Victim Advocacy and Foster Care, are available.

Spokane Rewards. Spokane Solves. Spokane Gives

The City of Spokane is a great place to combine community support with expertise. There are more than 30 boards, commissions and committees made up of volunteers who help shape our community. If you have one day a year, or one day a week, there is an opportunity for you. Pick your passion and get involved!

Therapeutic Recreation Ski And Snowboard Instructors

Love to ski or snowboard? Help those with disabilities enjoy a day on the mountain and get discounted passes! Spokane Parks & Recreation's Therapeutic Recreation Services offers participants with physical and/or developmental disabilities winter recreational opportunities with their Adaptive Ski & Snowboard, Powderhounds, and Blue Waxers programs. Volunteer instructors are integral in helping keep the programs accessible and affordable to the participants. Apply now!

Winter Wonders: Coaches Corner

Lake City Figure Skating coaches will be available at the Numerica Skate Ribbon on Saturday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. to provide tips and assistance to emerging skaters. Skate admission is required. For more information visit our website.

On the Bright Side

The City of Spokane has been awarded a Mars Petcare’s Better Cities For Pets grant! This grant will add a pet expert liaison to the City’s new homeless shelter team to assist individuals with pet-related needs while in and when transitioning out of the shelter. For more information click here.