Posts Tagged ‘Housing’
Increasing Housing Density AND Retaining Neighborhood Character
Many families are already hosting other households, often extended family and friends, in their single-family homes. By ‘densifying’ through accessory dwelling units and smaller multi-family units, overcrowded families could spread out to their own leased or owned units close by. Northeast Spokane homeowners are ready to explore ADUs. 62% of homeowner respondents say they’d be…
Read MoreMarch Newsletter
Housing Work in The ZONE Our Director, Jene Ray, has been busy speaking to Rotary 21 about housing needs in Northeast Spokane. You can see the video here. We also have a Housing Needs Survey open through Tuesday, March 19th, assessing the needs of homeowners and renters in Northeast Spokane. Read More
Read MoreJene Ray Delivers TEDx Spokane Talk: Our Community’s Opportunity Cost of Unstably Housed Students
In this impactful talk, ZONE Director, Jene Ray, addresses the critical issue of housing instability among students and its profound impact on academic success. Ray explores the unseen obstacles faced by students navigating housing insecurity and presents a groundbreaking solution involving Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Ray delves into the academic consequences of housing instability, revealing…
Read MoreJanuary Newsletter
Thank you to STCU for surprising us with $25,000! 2024 has begun and is busy already! We will be celebrating our 2023 accomplishments in February, and have begun hosting our Financial Aid Nights. Read more about housing, Family Nights, and our Resident Steering Committee. Read More
Read MoreNovember Newsletter
As we head toward Thanksgiving and Giving Tuesday, we ask you to consider giving to our Boot & Shoe Drive that will help Northeast families this winter. We are thankful to you, and we happy to welcome a new Housing Diversion Case Manager and Wolff Fellow to The ZONE. Read More
Read MoreJuly Newsletter
There is so much good happening in The ZONE. Kids in free after school and summer programming, adults compensated to attend pre-employment courses, and households receiving ongoing support with their personal goals so that all family members can thrive. Our Resident Steering Committee has elevated needs this year directly to the State Board of Education,…
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