About The ZONE

Together with residents, schools, and partner organizations, we shine a light on deep disparities in health, education, and economic outcomes. We remove barriers, and we build upon our strengths so all children, youth, and families have opportunities to thrive.

In 2015, The ZONE Project formed out of a desire to build upon past neighborhood planning efforts with a new, more collaborative approach known as collective impact. Over 50 organizations and many residents came together across multiple sectors to develop a 10 year strategic plan, now in its implementation stage as we strive to create transformational change in the areas of housing, safety, health, jobs, and education.

Now called The ZONE, this dynamic initiative is housed at and staff hired by the Northeast Community Center. Residents are actively engaged in designing programs and decision-making structures that reflect the diversity of people, neighborhoods, and schools.

As a partnership of residents and organizations in Northeast Spokane, we are committed to:

• Building powerful and inclusive connections.

• Opening doors of opportunity with families.

• Creating an impact that lasts for generations.