Somebody Needs You

Thu., Nov. 23, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

Somebody Needs You helps match donors with needy Spokane residents. Requests are coordinated by the Volunteers of America in cooperation with social service agencies in Spokane.

If you have an item to donate, please contact the agency listed below. Donors who can deliver items are especially appreciated.

“Low-income disabled male needs a kitchen table with two chairs (apartment size) and three lamps. Contact Lynnette at Catholic Charities, 487-1304.

“Foster mother and child need a twin bed and dresser. Contact Carissa at Lutheran Community Services, 343-5035.

“Low-income disabled female needs a kitchenette table and chairs. Contact Sue at ALTCEW, 458-2509, ext. 204.

“Low-income family needs a stove. Contact Carolyn at American Indian Community Center, 217-0525.

“Single mother with four children, who lost everything in old house, need a twin bed, full or queen bed, couch, living room items, kitchen chairs, dishes, pots and pans, and any household items. Contact Cathy at Spokane Tribal TANF, 533-1360.

“Low-income single mother with three children, needs dressers, kitchen table with chairs, bagless vacuum, queen bed frame and twin bedding. Contact Kristi at East Valley ECEAP, 893-4122.

“Single mother with three children needs a couch. Contact Lillian at TLC, 327-7069.

Local journalism is essential.

Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible.

Meet Our Journalists

Jesse Tinsley

Meet Jesse Tinsley. As a certified drone pilot, this veteran Spokesman-Review photographer often can be seen capturing beautiful aerial photographs of our region. Sometimes though, the job requires getting down with the dogs.
Jim Meehan

Jim Meehan is no stranger to Zag Nation. As the lead writer covering the Gonzaga men’s basketball team, he tells the stories behind the game and gets fans a bit closer to their favorite players.
Molly Quinn

There is no artist in Spokane like Molly Quinn. Her whimsical style is instantly recognizable to readers of The Spokesman-Review. She has painted gorgeous illustrations that instantly elevate the journalism accompanying it. She brings to life the stories that defy photography. She makes our pages better.
Rob Curley

Spokesman-Review editor Rob Curley loves to talk with people and learn about their lives, whether it's a best-selling author or a stranger he meets downtown on his walk to lunch. It's that inquisitive nature combined with a playful sense of storytelling that helps make our newspaper different than most.