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Community Resource Website

We ask that everyone in our community visit SpokaneCommunityResources.org to connect with any of the following: 

• Impacted families seeking resources
• Organizations providing support or seeking volunteers
• Community members interested in volunteering or donating
• Business leaders seeking resources 

H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund

The City of Spokane's H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund has raised over $1.3 million. So far, the fund has provided gas cards, gift cards, and the Keep Kids Moving Fund, which supplies sports equipment for youth who have lost their homes.

City of Spokane Wildfire Information Page

The City of Spokane has a wildfire information page to help our community navigate this difficult time. Here you will find resources for evacuees, tips for returning home, frequently asked questions about city services, ways to help, cleanup efforts, and information on rebuilding as it becomes available.

Register for ALERT Spokane

Register for ALERT Spokane to receive emergency alerts. You can sign up to receive alerts at multiple phone numbers and get a call or text, or you can get a notification via email. To register, visit SCEM.org, and the form is on the page. If you prefer to hear the message in your native language, there are many language options to choose from. 

Mayor Brown Around Town

Emerge Center Ribbon Cutting

Last week, the Emerge Center for Pediatric Family Development opened! The new facility is dedicated to providing mental health services and strengthening the wellbeing of children, teens, families, and the broader Spokane community.

U.S. Conference of Mayors, American Beverage Foundation Visit Youth Wellness Zone

In January 2026, the City of Spokane received $200,000 as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and American Beverage Association’s “Healthy and Sustainable Communities” grant. The funding has helped expand the ZONE'S Youth Wellness Zone through additional staff capacity, expanded youth participation, enhanced partnerships with local businesses and community organizations, as well as further supporting the launch of student-led initiatives. Last week, representatives from USCM and American Beverage Foundation traveled to Spokane to see firsthand how their grant is helping students.

Your City at Work

Adopt A Drain

Adopting a drain is an easy way to help keep your neighborhoods and rivers clean! Pick a nearby storm drain, keep it clear of leaves and debris, and become the kind of local legend your street deserves. It only takes a few minutes, but it makes a big difference with each changing season.

Bonus: Naming your drain is half the fun! Learn more at Adopt-a-Drain - Washington.

Fire Prevention Week

Happy Fire Prevention Week! Remember to practice safe charging and help the community and our firefighters prevent fires.

Charging tools inside ❌

Charging tools outside ✅

Using a frayed cord ❌

Using the cord that came with the device ✅

Charging on your bed ❌

Charging on a hard surface away from your room ✅

Indigenous Peoples Day: Following the Elders

Join the community for an all-day celebration honoring Indigenous Elders and Veterans while celebrating Indigenous culture, community, resilience, health, healing, and belonging. The event will feature an Indigenous March hosted by Salish School, community voices, a fashion show, Indigenous food and art vendors, a health and community resource fair, traditional activities for youth, families, and Elders, music, dancing, and more. The Indigenous Peoples Day: Following the Elders celebration is Monday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park's Lilac Bowl. All are welcome!

Construction Zone

Construction season is underway! Motorists are urged to plan ahead, allow for extra time, and be alert for frequent traffic changes. Please slow down for everyone’s safety and make the extra effort to support businesses impacted by the necessary projects. Visit our website for construction information.

Lend Your Voice in Shaping Spokane's Built Environment

Help influence the future of the City of Spokane’s built environment by taking the BUILDSpokane Community Survey. The BUILDSpokane code modernization project seeks to align the Spokane Development Code with current policy objectives and community feedback while supporting and streamlining desired development and redevelopment.

Spokane Parks Activity Guide

The Fall Activity Guide is here! This is your one-stop shop for recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities in the Spokane area. 

Global Neighborhood Thrift and Vintage Facility Tour

Join the Waste Ambassadors and Global Neighborhood Thrift & Vintage for a behind-the-scenes tour of their recycling operations. Learn how Global is able to divert more than 120,000 pounds of textiles, home goods, and metal from the waste stream - while providing job training, education, income, and community support to help refugees rebuild their lives in the U.S.

Register here!

Funding Available for Tourism and Cultural Investment Grants

The City of Spokane has issued a notice of funding availability, seeking applications for Spokane Tourism and Cultural Investment (TACI) grants. These grants are available to organizations that enhance Spokane’s tourism and cultural scene. Applications are due by Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5 p.m.

Spokane River Salmon: Past. Present. Future. Exhibit

For thousands of years, salmon have been central to the lives, culture, and traditions of tribal people in the Inland Northwest. "Spokane River Salmon: Past. Present. Future." explores this connection through artwork by Spokane Tribal Member George Hill, historical materials, and the Spokane Tribe’s work to return salmon to the river. Visit the exhibit at Central Library now through Monday, Nov. 30, and attend events featuring artists, historians, curators, and tribal leaders. Click here to learn more.

Burn Restrictions Are In Place

Outdoor burning restrictions remain in place for most types of burning in Spokane County. Click here for more information.

Spokane Safe and Bright Residential Light Program

The City of Spokane is offering property owners a FREE solar-powered, motion-detecting residential light! The Spokane Safe and Bright Residential Light program aims to help residents illuminate commonly dark areas in their neighborhoods, such as alleys, sidewalks, and public walking spaces. Visit our website to apply!

STA Link Brings On-Demand Transit to Latah Valley

Spokane Transit Authority’s (STA) new mobility-on-demand transit service, STA Link will improve access to public transportation in areas that are underserved or difficult to serve by traditional bus service. The first pilot service areas are Latah Valley and North Spokane Valley. STA Link provides shared rides in SUVs and wheelchair-accessible vans that can be requested in real time or booked in advance through the new STA Go app, online, or by phone at (509) 364-6200. Riders can use STA Link for curb-to-curb trips within designated service zones or to connect with STA's broader bus service network. Visit their website to learn more!

Life Skills Center

The Life Skills Center at West Central Community Center offers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a safe and supportive place to build community. Their program offers individuals a variety of enriching activities, including music and dance, arts and crafts, physical recreation, and more. To learn more, call Taylor Nunez at (509) 323-7517.

Composting for Food Waste Reduction

Discover a fascinating approach to food waste reduction! Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are powerful decomposers that can transform food scraps into valuable resources quickly and with minimal odor. In this workshop, you'll learn what makes these insects different from common pests, explore their unique life cycle, and discover how to set up and maintain a BSFL composting system at home or on a larger community scale.

Register here!

Volunteer Opportunities

Spokane Strives to be a Leader in Volunteerism

We invite you to be a part of the movement that recognizes and encourages compassion, the impact it has on the quality of life, and the foundation it can build for our future. Get involved in your community today!

Volunteer with Spokane Helpers Network

Spokane Helpers Network is a volunteer-powered non-profit that delivers meal kits, hygiene kits, and bus fare directly to the homes of our financially insecure neighbors in Spokane County. Click here to learn more and get involved.

Community Resources

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: Dial 9-8-8, then Press 1 or Text 838255

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!

Are you prepared in case of an emergency?

Check out the City’s Emergency Management page!

Behavioral Health Services

• Individual, Group & Family Involved Therapy
• Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe)
• Family Outreach Crisis Intervention Services (FOCIS)
• Problematic Sexualized Behaviors

Victim Advocacy and Education

• Sexual Assault 24-hour Support Line
• Crime Victim Support Line
• Sexual Assault & Medical Advocacy
• Legal Advocacy
• Safety Planning
• Support Groups
• Community Education

Washington Poison Center Helpline

Call the Washington Poison Center Helpline at 800-222-1222 if a person has been exposed to dangerous or potentially dangerous substances. 

Know the Number

Navigating City services can be confusing for residents. Use this "Know the Number" graphic to point them in the right direction.

• 911 – Emergency Services
• 811 – Call Before You Dig
• 988 – Mental Health Crisis 
• 311 – Non-emergency calls, City Services, Questions, & Information
• 211 – Social Services

Share this "Know the Number" graphic with your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors!

Maddie's Place

Maddie’s Place is a nonprofit recovery nursery for substance-exposed infants, providing wraparound support for their parents/caregivers. Call Maddie's Place at 509-315-5146.

Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Prevention Resources

Trauma Recovery Services

Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224

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

Autumn Adventures: Ghost Story Tours

Discover the spooky side of Riverfront—fun for all ages! Join local historian Chet Caskey for a lightly eerie walking Ghost Tour through Riverfront Park. Beginning at the Visit Spokane Visitor Center, you'll wander the park while hearing fascinating tales of its haunted history. Each tour highlights a different verifiable and true spine-tingling event that took place right here in Riverfront Park.

• Friday, Oct. 9, 6 - 7:30 p.m. – The Pitiable Death & Ghost of Christine Dohlman
• Friday, Oct. 16, 6 - 7:30 p.m. – All Aboard! The Deadly History & Ghosts of Spokane's Doomed Passenger Trains
• Friday, Oct. 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m. – Spokane's "Lovers Leap" Ghosts of the Post Street Bridge
• Saturday, Oct. 31, 1 - 3 p.m. – Halloween Ghost Stories
• Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 - 6 p.m. – Halloween Ghost Stories

Register now!

On the Bright Side

The Spokane Public Library is partnering with Caritas Food Bank to help provide food for Spokane County neighbors who are facing food insecurity. Throughout the month, you can drop off shelf-stable food donations at any Spokane Public Library location, except The Hive. Click here to learn more.

What to Donate

• Pancake mix
• Jelly
• Syrup
• Canned vegetables
• Soup and ramen
• Cold cereal
• Boxed quick meals, such as Hamburger Helper
• Canned garbanzo, red and pinto beans
• Canned proteins, such as chicken

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