Posts Tagged ‘TheZONE’
New Report Emphasizes Impact of Immigrants in Spokane’s Economy
“All families need access to equitable employment and entrepreneurial opportunities to thrive. The ZONE is committed to working with partners throughout Spokane to remove barriers and create inclusive spaces with our immigrant and refugee neighbors.”— Amber Waldref, Director, The ZONE New research from New American Economy underscores the critical role immigrants in Spokane city and…
Read MoreEfforts of The ZONE Honored by Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho
Girl Scouts Executive Director Brian Newberry presenting the Community Award to The ZONE with Amber Waldref, Director and Krysten Proszek, Expanded Learning Coordinator. We were so surprised last week to receive The Community Award from our local Girl Scouts organization! “This Council Award recognizes community groups or businesses who have supported a Service Unit or…
Read MoreResident and teacher Whitney Bowerman asks, “What are YOU going to do?”
Whitney Bowerman Whitney Bowerman was born and raised in northeast Spokane and is proud of her neighborhood and Rogers High School, where she graduated valedictorian in 2005. So proud that she continues to live and raise her family in the neighborhood, is married to another Rogers grad, and is now a science teacher and coach…
Read MoreNourishing Immigrant and Refugee Neighbors through The ZONE Community Health Worker Partnership
Access to healthy foods is critical to healthy kids and thriving families. The ZoNE has formed a partnership with World Relief, Latinos en Spokane, and CHAS Health to increase access to healthy foods with our local immigrant and refugee communities across Spokane County through the efforts of community health workers. Together with our amazing food…
Read MoreZONE Family Resource Coordinators Support Thriving Students, Families, and Schools
Amy McColm and Nathan Hamilton, ZONE Family Resource Coordinators Students do better when they have support from both their teachers at school and their parents/caregivers at home. The ZONE has placed two Family Resource Coordinators in six Spokane Public Schools. These dynamic individuals work closely with Principals at their schools to engage families in the…
Read MoreMajority of Northeast Families surveyed worried about housing stability
Thank you to the over 250 Northeast families with children that responded to The ZONE housing survey! You opened up about your level of stress and worry and Spokane is listening. Together, we are fighting for a more equitable distribution of housing and utility assistance. Here are some key results from the survey: To the…
Read MoreWasan Hassan builds strong relationships and helps families overcome obstacles
Wasan Hassan, ZoNE Family Advocate with Nathan Hamilton, ZoNE Family Resource Coordinator, distributing food to families this summer at Northeast Community Center. My name is Wasan, I am a pharmacist from Iraq. I arrived to the US with my husband and 4 kids in 2010. I always had the passion to help others especially those…
Read MoreThe ZONE in the News…and a Supply Drive!
Check out the great article in the April 15th Spokesman Review that features Zone Project Family Resource Coordinators and all we are doing to support families with kids in Northeast Spokane survive the COVID-19 crisis. We are grateful for several new grants that are helping us invest in food, toiletries and support for families —…
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