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• Somebody needs you

  May 17, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V8 The goal of Somebody Needs You is to match donors with the specific requests of Spokane-area residents in need. If you have an item to donate, please contact the social …

• Toys given to comfort kids

  January 13, 2012 in City on Page A5 Thanks to a donor, Spokane police officers have plenty of stuffed toys to help comfort children they encounter in traumatic situations. A young woman who wishes to remain anonymous recently … 9

• Spokane County United Way sees donation uptick

  December 22, 2011 in City on Page A6 Spokane County United Way raised 3.4 percent more in donations in 2011 than it did in 2010, resulting in a total of $4.8 million. “The fact that this community has …

• Layaway angels commit random acts of Christmas in Spokane, Coeur d’Alene

  December 21, 2011 in City on Page A5 At Kmart stores across the country, “layaway angels” are bringing a bit of holiday cheer by paying off the layaway accounts of strangers. Now they’ve hit the Inland Northwest. Coeur … 1

• Christmas Bureau donations a blessing for those in need

  November 30, 2011 in News For Christmas Bureau recipient Shirley Cameron, 78, kids are everything. That includes her own two children, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. It also includes other people’s kids – she volunteered … 1

• Do Your Part: Organize clutter before you trash it

  November 28, 2011 in Features on Page C1 Got clutter? Are you like me and determined to make some room before the holidays hit? Do your part as you sort, organize and get rid of all that stuff …

• Charities look to stock up as holiday season approaches

  November 13, 2011 in City, Idaho on Page B1 For many, the holiday season is a time to gather with family and friends and share a special meal. A warm holiday meal might be even more special to those …

• Organic delivery service now includes Spokane, Stone-Buhr flour donates to food banks

  March 16, 2011 in Food on Page C1 Organic food grower Full Circle Farms of Carnation, Wash., has expanded its farm-to-table delivery service to include Spokane. The farm, in the Snoqualmie Valley east of Seattle, offers subscribers a …

• Somebody needs you

  February 17, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S4 The goal of Somebody Needs You is to match donors with the specific requests of needy Spokane residents. The list of requests is coordinated by the Volunteers of America in …

• Make sure generosity hits mark, officials say

  December 11, 2010 in City on Page B1 Top state officials are warning kind-hearted Washingtonians this holiday season not to contribute to corporate greed by giving to fundraising organizations that take too big a cut. About a quarter … 2

• Nonprofit donations difficult to predict

  November 28, 2010 in City on Page A1 When it comes to asking people for money to support their social, cultural and educational missions, nonprofit organizations face mixed signals. On the one hand, a ranking of the nation’s … 19

• Credit union pledges donation after slaying

  July 21, 2010 in City on Page A5 A local credit union will match the first $5,000 donated to a fund for the children of Spokane Valley murder victim Rebecca Schiering.

• Donations cover bills for poisoned dog

  May 11, 2010 in City on Page A5 The Athol woman whose dog died of a suspected poisoning said her veterinary bills have been covered by generous people throughout the Inland Northwest. “As far as I’m concerned, I … 1

• Valley Meals short on funds

  December 10, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Valley Meals on Wheels executive director Pam Almeida is nervously eyeing her bottom line, fearing her annual fundraising drive won’t bring in enough money to avoid cuts. She has collected …

• Club prepares boxes for troops

  December 6, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I5 The Rathdrum Lions Club is asking for donations to fill 50 boxes, which they will pack and mail to military men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. “Just imagine … 1

• Spokane ranks among ‘most charitable’ cities

  November 20, 2009 in City Spokane may have its shortcomings, but one thing it doesn’t lack is charity, according to a national men’s magazine.

• Volunteers help homeless veterans

  July 30, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W1 Three Cheney women have been collecting clothing, household items and furniture to donate to veterans in the Spokane area. Helen Boots, Barbara Curtis and Carol Betz each received the Martha …

• South Side Cash Carries Candidates Moran Prairie, South Hill Show Deepest Pockets For Campaigns, But Overall Giving Is Way Down

  September 14, 1997 in Nation/World on Page A1 The refrain from north Spokane residents is familiar: Why does city government pay more attention to South Side concerns? Here’s one possible explanation: South Side residents give local politicians more …