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“Thank you for your support, all that you do, your prayers, for keeping our doors open.”

- Phil Altmeyer,
Executive Director

Events

Upcoming and ongoing events

Volunteer
Overview

Volunteer Overview

 Times & Locations


Spokane

• First Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.
• Second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
• Third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.

Coeur d’Alene

• Second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
• Fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. 

For more information, or to sign up for an overview, please do so here.

Register

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Easter
Sunrise Service

Easter Sunrise Service

Join us to celebrate the fullness of hope and joy that Easter morning brings! Let's come together to rejoice in the spirit of new life.

Date: Sunday, March 31st
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: 1224 E. Trent Ave. (Men’s Shelter Chapel)

There will be coffee and cinnamon rolls following the service!

UGM Gathering


2024

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Learn the scope of the ministry and how you’re making a lasting impact.

Date:
April 23, 2024

Time:
11:30 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.

Location:
Valley Assembly
15618 E Broadway Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA
 
 

Livestream will be available on Facebook starting at 6:30 p.m.

 Shelter needs*

Cough syrup

Pedialyte

Tums

Gatorade

Nicotine Lozenge 4mg

SPOKANE

Oil (fryer or cooking)

Fruit (Honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple)

Butter

Garlic

Lunch Meat

Milk

Heavy cream

Half & half

Juices

Mayo

Dressings

 

 

COEUR D'ALENE
 

Shredded cheese

Sliced bread

Fresh Fruit

Fruit Juice

Teddy Grahams

Cheese sticks (colby & mozzarella)

Go Go Squeez Yogurtz

 
  
  Please see our Food Donations Guidelines.

Underwear

Belts

Deodorant

Razors

 

Lotion

Nail polish remover

Hair spray

chapstick

Towels (Bath and hand)
Twin XL sheets

Travel sized shampoo, Conditioner, body wash

Travel sized toothpaste 

Robitussin (adults)

Hairbrushes

Sensory items (childcare)

Outdoor Heavy Duty Children Toys 

Lotion

Tissue packs

Loofahs

Body wash

Face wipes

Kirkland baby wipes

Diapers (size 5)

Shampoo & Conditioner

Mattress Covers (twin & full)

Bed sheet sets (twin & full)

Bath towels

Instructions:

*Mark your donation specifying the shelter.

Drop off at:
1224 E Trent Ave., Spokane, WA or
196 W Haycraft Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID


Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Donation Guidelines

“It was that same day that I started to feel hope.”

- Johanna, former Crisis Shelter resident

Educational resources

FREE E-BOOKS, TIP SHEETS, AND OTHER DOWNLOADS



Printable - Need Help Cards Free e-book - Lessons from a Homeless Shelter Video - Breaking the Cycle Free tip sheet - How to Help a Panhandler Free e-book - Homelessness 101

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