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Get ready for family-friendly fun at the 2nd Annual SNAP Pajama Party! Join us at Brick West Brewing Co. at 1318 W. 1st Ave. in Spokane, Saturday, Sept. 14 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food, music, games, and prizes. Bring donations of cold weather items to support our homeless neighbors. Don’t miss out— please wear your comfiest PJs! Thanks to our generous sponsors including Slumber Squad V.I.P. Sponsor - Umpqua Bank! Learn more .org/pjparty

We are happy to announce that SNAP will be featured an upcoming episode of the acclaimed show Viewpoint Project with Host Dennis Quaid. The program is known for its in-depth exploration of social issues and features on organizations making a significant impact in their communities. The series, hosted by Golden Globe and Emmy nominated actor Dennis Quaid, provides a platform for non-profits, innovators, and others, to share their stories. Viewpoint's cinematographers were in Spokane recently filming at SNAP. We’ll be sharing more about this exciting opportunity in the coming weeks.

✅ Update: Phone Service Restored! 📞

Good news! Our phone service is back up and running smoothly. If you were trying to reach us earlier, we apologize for the inconvenience. Feel free to contact us at (509) 456-7627 to connect with SNAP programs and services. Thank you for your patience!

📢 Attention Everyone! 📵

We’re currently experiencing issues with our phone service. If you’re trying to reach us by phone, please note that our lines are temporarily down. We’re working hard to resolve this as quickly as possible and will update you as soon as service is restored. We apologize for the inconvenience. In the meantime, you may access information about SNAP programs and services online at snapwa.org or reach us by email at [email protected]. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Make a lasting impact this National Make-A-Will Month! Support SNAP and create your will for free in just 20 minutes with our partner FreeWill. Consider including a gift to help those in need. Get started now and secure your future! https://frwill.link/mawm24

SNAP is seeking a qualified individual for a Property Management Coordinator position to work in SNAP’s Housing Services Core. This position is full-time and open to all qualified individuals. Learn more about this and other openings now available through the SNAP Job Portal .org/snap-employment/

SNAP’s Minor Home Repair program can help low-income homeowners with critical repairs that improve safety, accessibility, and overall living conditions. From fixing leaky roofs to installing ramps, we’re committed to making homes safe and secure for everyone. Need help with home repairs? Learn more and apply at https://www.snapwa.org/ehr

Join us for the 2nd Annual SNAP Pajama Party! Wear your PJs to Brick West Brewing Co. ,1318 W. 1st Ave., Spokane, Saturday, Sept. 14 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring new pajamas, hats, gloves, socks, and hand warmers to help protect our most vulnerable neighbors during the cold winter months. Lots of free family fun activities too! Thanks to our generous sponsors including Slumber Squad V.I.P. Sponsor - Umpqua Bank! Learn more .org/pjparty

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the The Inlander for their coverage of the Spokane Climate Resilience Project! We’re proud to be a part of this partnership with Gonzaga Climate Institute, the City of Spokane - Municipal Government, and the Carlmaxeycenter, and look forward to the positive impact these efforts will have on our community. Thanks to an EPA grant, SNAP will receive $8 million to install electric heat pumps in 300 low-income homes across Spokane. Thank you again, Inlander, for shining a light on this vital work!

Gonzaga's Climate Institute plans to make Spokane more bearable in extreme climate events with $20 million EPA grant Spokane just experienced its hottest July ever, with recorded temperatures hitting higher than 90 degrees for 20 days in a row and seven days that...

SNAP has partnered with Gonzaga Climate Institute to raise funds to help keep our most vulnerable neighbors cool during this extreme heat. Donate now at .org/cool. For more hot weather relief check out this cooling resources page .edu/BeatTheHeat

An exciting way to save on your energy bill is now available for Avista Utilities customers. If you qualify for My Energy Discount-WA you’ll save money every month. Learn more and apply now .org/myenergy

To Samuel, a healthy and resilient community:
• Allows each, and every person to live their best life.
• Helping our community stay healthy starts with taking care of our own health.

SNAP’s Community Partners at Manzanita House recently received funding from the Washington State Department of Health via a CDC grant, and teamed up with Rogue Heart Media SPC to ask Samuel + six other trusted community messengers (in six different languages!) what a healthy and resilient community means to them.
➡️Watch the videos then share YOUR answer in the comments below: What does a healthy and resilient community mean to YOU?
Let’s build a healthy and resilient community together!
📽️ Watch here: https://www.manzanitahousespokane.org/videos-1
🩺 For additional health-related resources: https://www.manzanitahousespokane.org/resources

English — Manzanita House

This August, SNAP is celebrating Make-A-Will Month! Planning for tomorrow starts with our actions today. We’re excited to share a free, online will-writing tool from FreeWill with our community, so you can protect the people and causes you love. Get started now! https://frwill.link/mawm24

🌟 Thank you to Avista Utilities for spotlighting SNAP Affordable Housing! 🌟

Read about improvements at Pine Villa Apartments supported by Avista’s Named Communities Investment Fund and other funders below.

SNAP invites you to take our client feedback survey. We always strive to do our best to serve the community, and you can help us improve. Please take a few minutes to answer our questions about your most recent SNAP experience. This feedback will help us better serve our neighbors. Thank you for your time and support! Visit https://www.snapwa.org/clientsurvey to get started.

SNAP is seeking qualified individuals for 16 Energy Specialist positions to work in SNAP’s Community Action Core. These positions are full-time/seasonal and open to all qualified individuals. They will begin September 16, 2024. Learn more about these and other openings now available through the SNAP Job Portal .org/snap-employment/

2024 Entrepreneurial Summit - Hosted by The Women's Business Center Attention Entrepreneurs! Training & Resources to help you start, grow & expand your business.

Gonzaga Climate Institute and SNAP are working together to raise funds to provide air conditioners and fans to low-income Spokane residents. Please donate .org/cool

Thank you to 4 News Now for stopping by SNAP’s Resource Carnival at Mission Park. Look for Alexandra Coenjaerts’ report tonight at 5 on KXLY-TV. Still time to join us for family fun and resources. We’re here in the park til 3 p.m.

HAPPENING NOW! Don't miss out on the fun! SNAP is hosting a Back-to-School Resource Carnival now til 3pm at Mission Park in Spokane. Come and enjoy free food, games, face painting, sports physicals by CHAS Health, and much more while applying for the Working Families Tax Credit. You could qualify for up to $1255. Learn more .org/tax. The Resource Carnival is presented in partnership with Community Health Plan of Washington

GET READY FOR FREE FAMILY FUN TODAY! Come to SNAP's end of Summer Back-to-School Resource Carnival today, Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Mission Park, 1210 E. Mission Ave. - Spokane. Fun for the kids and many useful resources! It's FREE! Get help applying for Working Families Tax Credit. Presented in partnership with Community Health Plan of Washington. CHAS Health will conduct free sports physicals. Cotton candy, popcorn, snacks, face painting, games, and MORE!!!

Thank you to 4 News Now for it's coverage of tomorrow's SNAP Resource Carnival at Mission Park from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hope to see you there!

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You can support SNAP in our mission to assist our community. Working with our Homeless Services team we have created a Wish List to assist our neighbors in need. It includes essential hygiene and safety items, as well as supplies for move-in kits for newly housed clients. Please click here https://a.co/2YWwLOf to provide these necessary supplies. We appreciate your generosity!

Did you know it’s National Make-A-Will Month? Last August, over 40,000 people used FreeWill online estate planning tool to create their plans and support the causes they love. SNAP is providing this service to you at no cost. This month, take the opportunity to plan your future on your own terms. Start your will today! https://frwill.link/mawm24

SNAP has resources to help support our unhoused neighbors. SNAP transitioned 288 individuals from homelessness to permanent housing last year. Learn more .org/homeless

SNAP can help you stay safe in your home. If you qualify, our housing experts offer essential minor home repairs that could be crucial for your health and well being. Call us at 509-456-SNAP or visit snapwa.org/ehr for more information.

Thanks to 4 News Now for spreading the word about the SNAP Resource Carnival. Hope to see you there!

Families can get assistance at SNAP's Back-to-School Resource Carnival SPOKANE, Wash. -- SNAP is hosting a Back-to-School Resource Carnival for families at Mission Park this weekend!

GET READY FOR FREE FAMILY FUN! Come experience SNAP's end of Summer Back-to-School Resource Carnival, this Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Mission Park, 1210 E. Mission Ave. - Spokane. Fun for the kids and many useful resources! It's FREE! Get help applying for Working Families Tax Credit. Presented in partnership with Community Health Plan of Washington. CHAS Health will conduct free sports physicals. Cotton candy, popcorn, snacks, face painting, games, and MORE!!!

We have partnered with Gonzaga Climate Institute to raise funds to help protect our most vulnerable neighbors from summer's extreme heat. Please consider contributing to the SNAP Cooling Fund. Donate now .org/cool