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…

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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…

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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. Administrative Assistant Grants and Contracts Coordinator

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…

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Public Meeting – Avista Integrated Resource Planning – February 24, 2021

Public Meeting – Avista Integrated Resource Planning – February 24, 2021

Avista in the process of developing both their electric and natural gas integrated resource plans and customers are invited to give feedback on electric and natural gas plans. Avista is hosting a special meeting on Wednesday, February 24, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to hear from you. Register Each plan looks 20 years into the future. It’s an extensive process, and public input plays an important role. They want to know what is most important to customers as they balance reliability,…

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