Press Coverage
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February 1, 2023
Volunteers of America launches annual âMardi Brasâ fundraiser collecting bras, feminine care products for homeless women
When the pink box for Mardi Bras donations was placed in the New Leaf Café on Tuesday morning,
When the pink box for Mardi Bras donations was placed in the New Leaf Café on Tuesday morning, Mirah Hapa smiled, thinking of her favorite bra.
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January 19, 2023
Hope House to remain open through end of 2023
Following a wave of uncertainty going into 2023, the Hope House Women's Shelter has received
Following a wave of uncertainty going into 2023, the Hope House Women's Shelter has received enough funding to remain open through Dec. 31, 2023.
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December 8, 2022
Crosswalk moves into a neighborhood
Beth McRae, who began volunteering with the Volunteers of America (VOA) of the Inland Northwest
Beth McRae, who began volunteering with the Volunteers of America (VOA) of the Inland Northwest Crosswalk Youth Shelter five years ago to provide meals for homeless youth downtown, now raises funds for its programs as director of development since 2020.
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December 6, 2022
'We're very grateful': Commerce funding keeps Hope House open through winter
Commerce awarded $330,000 through its Right of Way Initiative to support the Hope House for the
Commerce awarded $330,000 through its Right of Way Initiative to support the Hope House for the next six months.
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November 11, 2022
Volunteers of America offering services to homeless veterans
âItâs hard to explain what veterans go through because only veterans knowâ. Daniel Colony served
âItâs hard to explain what veterans go through because only veterans knowâ. Daniel Colony served in the Air Force as a firefighter for almost ten years.
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October 25, 2022
Volunteers of America Eastern Washington will add behavioral health services with $4 million federal grant
Volunteers of America plans to integrate behavioral health care into their Spokane housing
Volunteers of America plans to integrate behavioral health care into their Spokane housing programs with help from a $4 million grant announced Tuesday from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration.
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October 18, 2022
Spokane County Board approves ARP funds for housing projects
Volunteers of America Eastern WA and Northern ID for $2 million for youth and young adult
Volunteers of America Eastern WA and Northern ID for $2 million for youth and young adult supportive housing units
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October 3, 2022
Crosswalk Youth Shelter to move out of downtown Spokane
Volunteers of America (VOA) has announced the Crosswalk Youth Shelter will be
Volunteers of America (VOA) has announced the Crosswalk Youth Shelter will be breaking ground on a new building near Spokane Community College
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August 22, 2022
WA wants to secure housing for youth exiting state care
August 2, 2022Affordable Housing Proposals Approved By City Council
Volunteers of America Permanent Supportive Housing, Volunteers of America, $621,000
July 26, 2022List of cooling centers in Spokane opening during the heavy heat
Crosswalk Youth Shelter, Hope House, Young Adult Shelter
July 20, 2022Volunteers of America to launch âHomeward Boundâ grant application process Friday
This program was funded by the Spokane County Commissioners to assist those experiencing
This program was funded by the Spokane County Commissioners to assist those experiencing homelessness by relocating them outside the Spokane community if they have identified stable housing and resources.
July 11, 2022Avista awards regional grants
Recipients also included Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho
Recipients also included Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho ($5,000).
May 11, 2022Homeward Bound project aims to relocate homeless people to family and caretakers
The Spokane County Commissioners gave $20,000 to Volunteers of America for a homeless solution
The Spokane County Commissioners gave $20,000 to Volunteers of America for a homeless solution that would relocate people to families and services outside Spokane.
March 23, 2022HUD awards $4.3 million in grant funding to Spokane-area homelessness, domestic violence programs
Volunteers of America, $1,539,214; Catholic Charities, $1,447,301; YWCA,
Volunteers of America, $1,539,214; Catholic Charities, $1,447,301; YWCA, $663,967; City of Spokane, $418,456; SNAP, $264,921.
March 1, 2022Mardi 'Bras' event held to help women in Spokane experiencing homelessness
Mardi Bras 2022
February 20, 2022The Next Affordable City Is Already Too Expensive
In Spokane, Wash., home prices jumped 60 percent in the past two years.
February 2, 2022Women of Achievement: Fawn Schott knows the importance of community support
Fawn Schott credits her community and her mentors with her success. For her, being CEO of
Fawn Schott credits her community and her mentors with her success. For her, being CEO of Volunteers of America is a way of giving back and lifting others up.
WSU students make, distribute blankets for those in need
The blankets were donated to two groups based in Spokane: the Crosswalk Youth Shelter and Womenâs
The blankets were donated to two groups based in Spokane: the Crosswalk Youth Shelter and Womenâs Hearth. Crosswalk serves runaway and homeless youth in Eastern Washington. Womenâs Hearth is a drop-in day center for women who have experienced poverty, trauma, or homelessness.
December 14, 2021Numerica helps Spokane's homeless families find permanent housing for the holidays
At least 20 families facing homelessness will have a permanent place to call home this
At least 20 families facing homelessness will have a permanent place to call home this season.
December 25, 2021âI decided to not be beaten downâ: Aided by shelter, formerly homeless woman perseveres
As Kebby Ali walks through downtown Spokane, she understands the struggle of women she sees
As Kebby Ali walks through downtown Spokane, she understands the struggle of women she sees living on the street.
November 23, 2021Young adult shelter moves into permanent home near Spokane Community College
Facing intense demand, Volunteers of America will move into its new young adult
Facing intense demand, Volunteers of America will move into its new young adult shelter before renovations on the building are completed.
November 23, 2021âOut of downtownâ: Volunteers of America opens homeless shelter for young adults away from distractions
Volunteers of America is shifting gears to show them what a life without chronic homelessness is
Volunteers of America is shifting gears to show them what a life without chronic homelessness is like. They are opening shelters away from the distractions and influences of downtown.
August 22, 2021VOAâs Crosswalk Youth Shelter gives homeless kids help toward a fulfilling life
Let me tell you the story of Emily.
She was dropped off by her mother to live at
Let me tell you the story of Emily.
She was dropped off by her mother to live at Volunteers of America (VOA) Crosswalk Youth Shelter when she was 15. Her mother was moving to Florida and her daughter was not part of the plan. Emily stayed with us, celebrating birthdays, holidays and high school graduation in our shelter. The Crosswalk staff became her family as she longed for the one she was born into but was turned away from.
August 18, 2021Crosswalk Youth Shelter plans big move out of downtown Spokane
After more than 35 years in downtown Spokane, the Crosswalk Youth Shelter is planning to move
After more than 35 years in downtown Spokane, the Crosswalk Youth Shelter is planning to move east.
Volunteers of America unveiled plans and launched a fundraising campaign this week in support of a new 45,000-square-foot shelter near Spokane Community College.
June 17, 2021Beds open for homeless young adults in Spokane
Volunteers of America isnât waiting for a new young adult shelter to help young
Volunteers of America isnât waiting for a new young adult shelter to help young adults.
The nonprofit is already offering beds to people 18 to 24 years old at Womenâs Hearth while its leaders work to finalize a permanent location for a new facility. It has also reserved space for young adults at its Hope House adult womenâs shelter.
April 13, 2021Construction finishes on new Hope House women's shelter
Sneak Peak of new shelter and apartments!
January 16, 2021Volunteers of America gifted $180K investment from Providence Health Care
Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho received a $180,000 donation from
Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho received a $180,000 donation from Providence Health Care.
January 9, 2021Spokane area to get $2.7 million grant for a regional young adult shelter
The Spokane area was awarded a $2.7 million grant from the state Department of Commerce to open
The Spokane area was awarded a $2.7 million grant from the state Department of Commerce to open up a homeless shelter specifically for young adults, according to City of Spokane Communications Director Brian Coddington.
February 16, 2021Annual âMardi Brasâ event helps collect basic supplies for homeless women in Spokane
More than 1,800 women experience homelessness in Spokane each day and Transitionsâ is working to
More than 1,800 women experience homelessness in Spokane each day and Transitionsâ is working to help meet their basic needs with their âMardi Brasâ event.
February 22, 2021Behavioral Health Funding for Washington Homeless Youth in Jeopardy
The Imprint
When Spokaneâs Crosswalk teen shelter hired behavioral health counselor Kaitlyn
When Spokaneâs Crosswalk teen shelter hired behavioral health counselor Kaitlyn Lee last year with money from a new state grant, part of her job was to shoot pool in the common room with the teenagers. Hanging around, eating lunch with the residents, or simply making herself available by sitting at the front desk is an important part of the job of a counselor...
February 1, 2021A stable life: Support widens to prevent youth homelessness in the state
The Spokesman-Review
Each year in Washington state, about 1,800 young adults find themselves unstably housed within a
Each year in Washington state, about 1,800 young adults find themselves unstably housed within a year of leaving a publicly funded system such as foster care or a criminal justice facility...
December 16, 2020How some Christmas Bureau volunteers were honored for their efforts in spite of this yearâs changes
The Spokesman-Review
Employees at Volunteers of America are traversing the area this week dropping off gift bags with
Employees at Volunteers of America are traversing the area this week dropping off gift bags with book-themed cupcakes to say thank you to their volunteers who usually staff the book tables at the Christmas Bureau.
November 15, 2020Washington State Program Aims to End Youth Homelessness in Four Counties By End of Next Year
The Imprint
Spokane County is one of four counties participating in Washington stateâs Anchor Community
Spokane County is one of four counties participating in Washington stateâs Anchor Community Initiative, designed to help young people like Elsa.
October 30, 2020Hope House readies new shelter, supportive housing for 2021
The Spokesman-Review
Hope House still needs more than a few finishing touches, but Volunteers of America leaders can
Hope House still needs more than a few finishing touches, but Volunteers of America leaders can begin to see the emergency shelter as a future home, for more than 100 women who are homeless and the staff who will serve them.
October 29, 2020360 Coverage: Spokane VolunteerFest
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Spokane, Wash. - Spokane comes together as a community to help out with this first ever
Spokane, Wash. - Spokane comes together as a community to help out with this first ever Volunteerfest.
February 15, 2019Funding secured for new women's shelter in downtown Spokane
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SPOKANE, Wash. - Women fleeing abusive relationships, struggling with addiction or mental illness
SPOKANE, Wash. - Women fleeing abusive relationships, struggling with addiction or mental illness have found safety for 20 years inside Hope House -- a shelter operated by Volunteers of America.
May 4, 2019Bursting at the seams: Crosswalk Teen shelter plans move to new facility, secures $1 million in first round of funding
The Spokesman-Review
Inside Crosswalk Teen Shelter â Spokaneâs oldest emergency youth shelter â thereâs a common area
Inside Crosswalk Teen Shelter â Spokaneâs oldest emergency youth shelter â thereâs a common area on the first floor no bigger than a school lunch room. Itâs a space of all trades, jack of none: eat, learn, make friends, play and even sleep. Flanked by rows of hideaway beds that look like large white wardrobes, when the sun goes down, so too do the metal furniture handles near the top, revealing 18 hideaway beds. âWeâre just bursting at the seams,â said Fawn Schott, president and CEO of Volunteers of America, which runs the shelter. âWe have no more space.â
June 29, 2019Spokane to lose 100 shelter beds for women, children and families in July
The Spokesman-Review
The city had $30 million to spend on homeless and housing programs. Catholic Charities, Open
The city had $30 million to spend on homeless and housing programs. Catholic Charities, Open Doors and Volunteers of Americaâs Crosswalk teen shelter were three of 24 programs that received less funding than they had previously. Twenty-one other programs received the same level of funding or more for homeless services.