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Where should the city spend money to address homelessness?

Where should the city spend money to address homelessness?

Community, Housing and Human Services Department (CHHS) funding priority survey The City of Spokane’s Community, Housing and Human Services Department (CHHS) is requesting public feedback through May 5 on priorities for its next award cycle through a short survey. The federal, state and local funds for the annual cycle will result in an annual investment of $7.4 million for homeless services, housing and public service projects. A public meeting on the priority process will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday,…

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Nominate a Nonprofit

Nominate a Nonprofit

Here’s an easy way to show some love to our neighborhood nonprofits. STCU is in the middle of their annual “Who Do You Love” contest. “Have a favorite nonprofit organization that needs attention, love, and cash? Nominate the organization for a “Who do you love?” donation from STCU of up to $5,000!Voting is now open!Nominate your favorite local nonprofit organization below! Voting is open 8 a.m. Monday, April 10, through 5 p.m. Sunday, April 23.The winner will receive a $5,000 donation…

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First Responders Luncheon

First Responders Luncheon

Join in on honoring First Responders at the West Central Community Center on Monday, May 17th from 11:30 – 1:00 pm. Tickets are $25. You can purchase a ticket for yourself and/or a ticket for a first responder.

Neighborhood Summit Survey

Neighborhood Summit Survey

The Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) is interested in hosting a Spokane Neighborhood Summit, in partnership with the Community Assembly’s Building Stronger Neighborhoods (BSN) Committee. The Neighborhood Summit will be a one day, conference style, learning event for neighborhood council members that focus on community identified priorities; connect members with area leaders; and enhance strategic planning efforts with the purpose of growing their capacity and positively impact neighborhoods across the City of Spokane.

Broadband Internet Survey – Used for Funding Decisions

Broadband Internet Survey – Used for Funding Decisions

The Spokane BAT is currently leading the region’s engagement in a statewide broadband and digital equity planning process. Through mid-June of this year, we will be working to understand infrastructure gaps better, identify available digital equity resources, and develop a plan to address our community’s specific needs that will roll into our state’s BEAD strategy. It is estimate that upwards of $1 Billion dollars may be coming to WA State through BEAD allocations. This is DIRECTLY determined by the robustness of our Digital Equity…

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