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Neighborhood Clean-up Program 2020 Update

Neighborhood Clean-up Program 2020 Update

The 2020 Neighborhood Clean-Up program will be comprised of a Dump Passes program. These Dump Passes are to help residents in the City of Spokane remove extra waste by distributing $20 vouchers to the Waste to Energy Facility. The program is set to begin in June and will last until program funding is expended. Dump Passes are being distributed in a tiered system, meaning: Lowest income areas in the City will receive their Dump Pass postcards first, before moving to…

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PPE Distribution for Small Businesses and Non-Profits

PPE Distribution for Small Businesses and Non-Profits

Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) and Spokane County are distributing free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help Spokane County small businesses and non-profits reduce barriers to reopening and continue operations to keep employees and the public safe. Spokane County allocatedCARES Act funds to purchase the PPE. OPENTogether, a free event (registration required), will to provide businesses and non-profits with 49 and fewer employees PPE supplies which will include hand sanitizer, disinfecting cleaner, disposable facial coverings and cloth facial coverings. What: Free…

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Get Help to Buy Food During School Closures

Get Help to Buy Food During School Closures

Families with school-age children may be eligible for new food benefits to help buy groceries. The Pandemic EBT Emergency School Meals Program (P-EBT) provides a one-time benefit for families who qualify for the program – up to $399 per eligible child in each household.  To receive these benefits families must apply by June 30, 2020. To learn who is eligible, and how to apply, for P-EBT benefits, please view Spokane Regional Health District’s Facebook video.

Cancelled – C.O.P.S. Mounted Patrol

Cancelled – C.O.P.S. Mounted Patrol

In an effort to keep volunteers and their horses safe, Spokane C.O.P.S. Mounted Patrol is cancelling the 2020 Season at Corbin Park till further notice.The dates previously released for C.O.P.S. Mounted Patrol to visit the Emerson-Garfield neighborhood in Corbin Park were: ·         Saturday, June 6th – 12:00-1:00pm ·         Sunday, July 12th – 12:00-1:00pm ·         Sunday, August 23rd – 12:00-1:00pm If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Spokane C.O.P.S. Mounted Patrol Crime Victims Advocate/Captain Traci Ponto 509-954-9389.  

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Council Seeks Public Feedback on Water Conservation Plan

Council Seeks Public Feedback on Water Conservation Plan

Breean Beggs, the Chair of the City Council Public Infrastructure, Environment & Sustainability Committee, is inviting public comment on the City’s first formal draft Water Conservation Master Plan, or WCMP. Please send your written comments on both this current Water Conservation Master Plan and any ideas for future versions of conservation plans to sas@spokanecity.org or by mail to City Council 808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201. You can also call City Council office by phone at 509.625.6255. If your comments are received before…

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