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• Shelter leaders question tent city proposal

  December 19, 2012 in City on Page A5 Despite a Spokane couple’s proposal to create a safe, family-friendly tent city downtown, some shelter directors doubt such an encampment is the solution for combating homelessness. Ralph “Doc” Harvey and … 14

• Christmas Bureau patrons come from all walks

  December 16, 2012 in City on Page A1 Last week, as thousands of people worked their way through the lines at the Christmas Bureau, they represented a variety of ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. They had one thing in … 1

• Catholic schools battle economy with new fundraising

  July 22, 2012 in City on Page A1 Jose Arias believes strongly in a Catholic education for his two sons, 9-year-old Julian and 4-year-old Jared. He likes the quality of the academics as well as the Christian values … 15

• Thieves leave care bus damaged

  July 4, 2012 in City on Page A5 A bus used by Catholic Charities for emergencies and community services was broken into and vandalized Monday night. “It’s disappointing,” Executive Director Rob McCann said in an email Tuesday. “Just …

• Santa delivers, gets lump of coal in return

  December 30, 2011 in City on Page A5 It was the afternoon of Christmas Eve. Mike “Finn” Finocchiaro was dressed as Santa. His two daughters – ages 2 and 6 – were done up as elves, as were … 1

• Hockey meets homeless at local charity

  October 27, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 When the Spokane Chiefs hockey team hits the ice in full gear and the crowd roars “Go Chiefs, Go!” it’s easy to forget that many of the players are high … 1

• Catholic Charities Spokane ‘patient,’ believes it can do project well

  August 20, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 After getting a proposed low-income senior housing project shot down by the Spokane Valley City Council, Catholic Charities is considering what to do next. The nonprofit organization’s board is still … 1

• For poor, Christmas Bureau aid makes big difference

  December 19, 2010 in City on Page A1 Once she’s done with radiation and chemotherapy, Tricia Stannard hopes to study business. That way she can team up with her husband, who takes auto mechanics classes, to form a …

• Low overhead keeps donations headed toward those in need

  December 14, 2010 in City on Page A1 People served at the Christmas Bureau operate on tight budgets. So does the Christmas Bureau. The bureau’s business expenses total 4.3 percent or less of its budget – meaning donated …

• Volunteers, mostly retirees, relish returning to Christmas Bureau

  December 12, 2010 in City on Page A1 They give, and they get. Most of them retirees, the hundreds of volunteers at the Christmas Bureau give their time, and they give the benefit of their experience. They are …

• Just once has weather closed Christmas Bureau

  December 3, 2010 in City on Page A1 When it comes to the weather, all Christmas Bureau coordinators can do is pray – and, failing that, plan for all conditions. “We call in all our favors with God …

• Early gifts launch Christmas Fund

  November 29, 2010 in City on Page A1 For some generous souls, holiday giving knows no season. Alternatively, they were running a little behind and their checks arrived too late to be tallied in last year’s Christmas Fund. …

• 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

• Homeless man treated to game

  January 1, 2010 in City on Page A5 Tom Willette, a homeless man staying at House of Charity, got a big gift for New Year’s. Willette, who is recovering from cancer at the downtown Spokane shelter, had a … 1

• Catholic Charities’ move provides ‘one-stop shopping’

    March 16, 2009 in City on Page A6 This week, Catholic Charities Spokane will move into a renovated building at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Division Street near downtown Spokane. Recently, executive director Rob McCann, 39, explained …