Rather than following the tradition of giving away services and hoping people change their circumstances, Catholic Charities is giving homes to the homeless.
The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary have finalized the sale of their former convent and some of their land on Fort George Wright Drive to Catholic Charities after first releasing details about the deal in January.
Catholic Charities Spokane has announced plans to build a second apartment building, similar to the 2012-constructed Father Bach Haven Home located downtown.
As part of the Spokane Gives week, Catholic Charities’ Spokane Furniture Bank is hosting a Donation Palooza on April 12 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at 919 E Trent Ave.
Father Bach Haven, an apartment complex for the formerly homeless that is run by Catholic Charities Spokane, is calling for donations of toilet paper for its residents.