Somebody Needs You

Wed., May 17, 2017

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 cooperation with recognized social service agencies in Spokane. If you have an item to donate, please contact the social service agency directly. Donors who can deliver items are especially appreciated. If someone you know needs help, contact a local social service agency provider.

A single mother with four children is in need of a lawnmower for basic upkeep. Contact Sari Shepard of Early Head Start at West Boone Center at (509) 279-6905.

A single 64-year-old woman suffering with schizophrenia is working on staying clean and sober and needs a love seat with two cushions of any color. Contact Phillip Leija of FBH/PACT Team at (509) 838-4657, ext. 205209.

A 56-year-old disabled woman, who was previously homeless but has recently obtained housing, needs furniture for her apartment – a small table with four chairs, couch, lamps, end tables, coffee table, dresser and a TV stand. Contact Jessica Prouty of Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington at (509) 458-2509, ext. 271.

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