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American Rescue Plan Forum – Tuesday, September 28, 2021

American Rescue Plan Forum – Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Mayor Nadine Woodward and Council President Breean Beggs will host a virtual community forum to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding process. This public engagement invites community feedback about funding priorities. This moderated session is open for public testimony.  

Tuesday, September 25
5:30-7:00 pm

Watch Live Sept. 28 @ 5:30 p.m. or on the City Council’s Facebook page.

Sign-up now for open forum
Closes Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m. Speaker Sign-Up

Please contact Hannahlee Allers if you have technical issues or are unable to sign up.

Flier of details of the virtual forum
American Recovery Plan Community Feedback Request

American Recovery Plan Community Feedback Request

The City of Spokane is set to receive over $80 million in funds to spearhead emergency economic relief for businesses, residents, and communities negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Their first step is to collect community feedback on the distribution of the American Recovery plan funds. 

Using ThoughtExchange, they hope to capture and gauge community sentiment and opinion to help inform City Council on allocation decisions for our community. 

Please consider participating by visiting https://tejoin.com/scroll/961107889 or using your smartphone camera to scan the QR Code.

2021 Neighborhood Clean-Up Program

2021 Neighborhood Clean-Up Program

City of Spokane residents may request a $25 Disposal Pass to be used at the Waste to Energy Facility (2900 S Geiger). The program will last until program funding is expended or November 30, whichever occurs soonest. These Disposal Passes are designed to help residents in the City of Spokane remove extra waste.

Read important details about the Disposal Pass Program.

View the Waste Disposal Guide.

Instructions to obtain a pass

Residents with access to a computer or smartphone:

  • Create an account or login to your account at my.spokanecity.org/account via web browser
  • Once you’re logged in to your account, visit the Disposal Pass Request form page to request your pass.
  • Complete the form with your information. Only City of Spokane residents can request a dump pass (businesses, organizations, schools, etc. are not permitted to use this program). Address listed must be residential, no P.O. Box addresses will be accepted.
  • A confirmation message will be sent to the email provided with more information about redeeming the Disposal Pass. The first round of passes will be issued beginning in June and continue through November (unless programming funds are expended prior to November).
  • When your Disposal Pass request is approved, you will receive a message regarding important information about redemption that needs to be reviewed prior to visiting the Waste to Energy Facility.

Residents with no access to a computer or smartphone:

  • Spokane C.O.P.S. locations will have a limited number of paper passes available for folks without computer access, first-come, first-served. Please contact your local C.O.P.S. location to determine when pick-up of a disposal pass is available.
Job Opportunities with the Inland Northwest Farmers Market Association

Job Opportunities with the Inland Northwest Farmers Market Association

The Inland Northwest Farmers Market Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit coalition of 10 farmers markets serving the Greater Spokane Area. They work in a united direction to nurture and empower farmers markets as a vital tool for economic development, sustainable agriculture, fresh food access, and community connectedness.

They are seeking to fill two positions with their organization. Job descriptions and contact information are in the documents below.

AmeriCorps Opportunities

AmeriCorps Opportunities

Gabby Ryan, our neighborhood staff liaison, wanted to share this opportunity for community members to serve in the Spokane County United Way’s AmeriCorps VISTA Program.

She stated in her email:

It’s often described as the domestic Peace Corps, and allows for folks to do intentional and impactful community-based work. Being an AmeriCorps VISTA was what allowed for me to begin my work in the Spokane community, as I served as the AmeriCorps VISTA in Eastern Washington University’s Office of Community Engagement for two years. This is an excellent opportunity to share with folks more interested in community-based work (whether it’s government or nonprofit focused).

If any community members have questions about AmeriCorps, there’s contact info at the bottom, but they’re also welcome to reach out to me if they’re interested in an AmeriCorps Alumna’s local experience. There is a robust and strong AmeriCorps Alumni network here in Spokane, that includes many folks y’all work with on a daily basis. Myself, Councilmember Burke and Gretchen Chomas are just a few AmeriCorps Alumni who served in Spokane and stayed in the public sector in Spokane following our service terms.

509.625.6858 | gryan@spokanecity.org

What is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps is a federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges. VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is an AmeriCorps program designed to fight poverty through indirect, capacity-building service.

Why serve?
Enrich your life by helping others. When you serve with Spokane County United Way’s VISTA Program, you join a network of people and organizations dedicated to strengthening Spokane.

Current opportunities:

  • Summer Associates: Help prevent summer learning loss in Spokane’s youth! Serve full-time for 9 weeks at Spokane County Library District, West Central Community Center, The ZoNE, or Spokane Parks & Recreation. Apply here!
  • Affordable Housing Specialist VISTA: Build neighborhood capacity for affordable housing as an AmeriCorps VISTA Member in West Central, Spokane! Note: This is a full-time, yearlong volunteer opportunity in partnership with Whitworth University’s Dornsife Center for Community Engagement. Apply here!
  • Community Outreach VISTA: Build the capacity of community engagement programs in NE Spokane through AmeriCorps VISTA service! Note: This is a full-time, yearlong volunteer opportunity in partnership with Gonzaga University’s Center for Community Engagement. Apply here!

See all opportunities through the VISTA Program. For questions about the VISTA Program, please contact Kaela Loriz at kaelal@unitedwayspokane.org.