Majority 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 MoreRemoving barriers = increasing food security for children and families
In December 2020, The ZONE partnered with Special Mobility Services, SNAP, CHAS, and 2nd Harvest to employ Community Health Workers (CHWs) to deliver Second Harvest food boxes on a weekly basis to ZONE families. Why food deliveries? Many families face barriers to accessing healthy foods on a regular basis not just because of lack of…
Read MoreNeed Legal Aid? Speak to a licensed attorney for free.
Through a partnership with the Spokane Bar Association’s Volunteer Lawyers Program, Northeast Families can speak directly with a qualified lawyer for free to prevent eviction or address other civil legal needs. Apply today!
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Wasan 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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