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Spokane nonprofits turn to faith groups as refugees face Medicaid cuts

Spokane faith groups are being asked to help refugees navigate Medicaid changes that could leave thousands without health coverage.

Rockford volunteers make faith and community the heart of the Southeast Spokane County Fair

Faith, churches and volunteers bring Rockford together each year and have helped keep the Southeast Spokane County Fair alive for the last 83 years.

Spokane’s Partnering for Progress strengthens Kenyan community after nearly 20 years 

Spokane-based Partnering for Progress approaches 20 years of supporting education, nutrition, safe water and economic development in Kopanga, Kenya.

Spokane’s Greek Fest celebrates 90 years of faith, culture and community growth

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church celebrates 90 years of Greek Fest in Spokane with food, music, community and support for regional fire relief.

West Central Abbey’s Vinyl Lounge listens for meaning in records

At Spokane’s West Central Abbey, Vinyl Lounge brings people together to listen to albums and explore their spiritual connections through music.

Jacob’s Well celebrates 20 years of turning faith into action in East Central Spokane 

Jacob’s Well Church celebrates 20 years of faith and serving Spokane’s East Central neighborhood through refugee ministry, recovery support, and community.

Chaplains offer quiet comfort amid Spokane wildfire disaster

During the Spokane Complex Fires, sheriff’s chaplains and a therapy dog offered prayer, compassion and a listening ear to evacuees and first responders.

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