Community Service

Thu., May 18, 2006

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Upcoming

Great Wall China Adoption – Informational meeting on adopting from China, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the library at Pratt Elementary, 6903 E. Fourth Ave. Attendees will receive $25 off application fee; contact Michelle Wallgren at 238-2450 or michelle.wa@gwca.org, or visit GWCA.org.

Ongoing

Attendant Care Registry – Free service matching disabled adults and children with personal-care providers; sponsored by Coalition of Responsible Disabled; 326-6355.

Change Point! program – Ideal for women who are separated, divorced, or widowed, have a disabilities, or who have been incarcerated; provides free training in computers, resume preparation, job interviewing, communication skills, and conflict resolution techniques; sponsored by the Washington State Displaced Homemaker Program; contact Denise McKinnon at 279-6065.

Miryam’s House of Transition – For women moving through life crisis; 747-9153 or 325-1632.

Spokane Human Rights Commission – responds to discrimination complaints based on race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, familial status and other factors; 625-6110.

Veterans Counseling – Free counseling services, sponsored by the Veterans Outreach Center; 444-8387.

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