2023 Annual Report Spokane Corp by SpokaneCorps

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.

Its MESSAGE is based on the Bible.

Its MINISTRY is motivated by the love of God.

Its MISSION is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

A LETTER FROM THE LEADERS

Dear Friends,

In these challenging times, the importance of The Salvation Army’s work has never been more evident. The soaring housing costs in our region mean that fewer than 15% of households in Spokane can afford a median-priced home, creating a dire affordability crisis that urgently needs our attention and resources.

Furthermore, the increase in evictions has placed many families in the agonizing position of choosing between feeding their children or paying their rent.

The burden of inflation has also significantly affected our community, with one-third of Spokane’s households facing severe economic difficulties. This has led to a greater number of individuals and families seeking assistance from The Salvation Army Spokane, as they search for both immediate relief and opportunities for stability. Homelessness remains a pressing concern, emphasizing the critical nature of our mission.

Our goal is to go beyond providing temporary aid, helping individuals transition from crisis situations to becoming empowered members of society. We are committed to employing innovative and compassionate methods to effect real change in the lives of those in Spokane and Stevens counties.

Our long-standing commitment to fiscal responsibility ensures that we allocate our resources wisely, maximizing the impact of our programs. These programs are designed to provide a continuum of care, from urgent assistance to sustainable support, thereby nurturing lasting change.

Founded in 1865, The Salvation Army has a rich history of addressing some of the most complex social issues through faith-driven service. Today, as we face these multifaceted challenges, there has never been a more crucial time to continue this vital work. With your support, we can persevere in our mission, compelled by the love of God, to do the most good in our community.

Thank you for your steadfast partnership and support in this essential work. Together we are making Spokane better.

Captains David and Kelly Cain Corps Officers

The Salvation Army Spokane

Captains David and Kelly Cain and family

A NOTE FROM THE ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR

Dear Friends, Stakeholders, and Donors: Through the partnership and leadership of the Spokane Corps, its Advisory Board, and community leaders, we have continued to provide a solid and growing continuum of care as illustrated in this Annual Report. While beset by many challenges in programs, staffing, funding, increased need, and socio/political pressures, services continue. There are numerous ongoing success stories occurring daily by those exiting our programs.

Reflections on 2023:

The Salvation Army Spokane Advisory Board

The Salvation Army’s Advisory Board comprises community, corporate, and civic leaders to provide advocacy, volunteerism, and fundraising support to all Salvation Army programs.

KEN KRAFT Retired Advisory Board Chair

SCOTT SIMMONS

• Many changes, including staff turnover and the departure of Majors Ken and Jenni Perine and the arrival of Captains David and Kelly Cain

• Sally’s House 21st Birthday Party Celebration

• “Celebrate The Season” event exceeded donor expectations

• Successful “Red Kettle” annual event

• Advisory Board recruitment and development

• Increased participation in the “Backpack for Kids” annual event

• Continued Board Member participation in all of the above

Looking forward, we will continue to be challenged by a growing need for our services, providing competitive wages to maintain staff, traversing the everchanging socio/political environments, and maintaining our excellent partnerships throughout the community. However, I remain optimistic, and humbled, by the dedication of all involved in the core work of the Spokane Corps and especially the inherent dedication, commitment, and stewardship of staff in delivering high quality services to the neediest communities. Thank you to all our current and potential donors for being part of the “Team” and our Advisory Board in supporting the great work of The Salvation Army.

Ken Kraft, Advisory Board Chair

CEO, Spokane County Finance Committee Chair

BOARD MEMBERS

DICK AAGARD Retired

MAXIMILLION ARCHER

Riverside Law Group PLLC, Attorney and Member

JAKE DIXON MultiCare Health System

PAT DONAHUE Spokane Public Schools

CARLA LAFAYETTE Urban Strategies, LLC

WOODY MISSAMORE

Wells Fargo

DOUG MITCHELL MMEC Architects

JOHN NOWELS Spokane County Sheriff

BRAD PETERSEN Retired Property Committee Chair

DAWN CHERRY Inland Empire Insurance Board Development Chair

DON ORLANDO Retired

STAN PARRISH Retired

GARY REDDEN Spokane Police Department

MARK ROBINSON

Site One Landscape Supply Inc.

ARIANE SCHMIDT

Office of Spokane County Commissioners

TERESA VENNE Retired

Life Member

DICK ERB Retired

FAMILY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Worship Services were accessed

14,659 TIMES

Christ-Centered Youth Activities were accessed

6,457 TIMES

Connected by Compassion

In today’s world, the word church evokes many different perceptions. At the heart of The Salvation Army, we are a church. It is the foundation of who we are. Not because a set of religious rituals and routines are important. We believe that an organic community is where people have the freedom to continue to thrive and grow. The Salvation Army offers individulas intentional support and services, but nothing can replace the power of creating and sustaining healthy associations that can support them in their journey toward discovering their best selves. Our community is comprised of people at all steps and stages of their journey.

Programs and Services

Youth Character-Building, Teen Nights, Young Adult Bible Study, Women’s Ministries, Men’s Ministries, Recreational Nights, Celebrate Recovery, Adult Choir, Family Outdoor Events, Prayer Groups, Sunday School, English and Marshallese Worship Services

Men and Women Participated in Educational and Spiritual Classes

8,321 TIMES

“You cannot warm the hearts of people with God’s love if they have an empty stomach and cold feet.”

SALLY’S HOUSE

321 CHILDREN SERVED

7,494 in total since opening its doors in 2002

4,396 SAFE BED NIGHTS

112,710 in total since doors opened

For 21 years, Sally’s House has been a place of refuge for children, ages 2-12, who have been abused, abandoned, neglected, or raised in criminal activity. Children arrive by law enforcement or Child Protective Services to this emergency short-term (90 days) foster care placement program while social workers seek loving and stable foster families. At Sally’s House, the staff provides love and guidance to these young lives. Sally’s House is the only such program in Eastern Washington.

13,188 MEALS SERVED 291,840 in total since doors opened

Life-Changing Story

At age 11, Miriam entered Sally’s House as an angry and frightened child. Her mother had contacted DCYF and willingly placed the young girl in their care, telling social workers that she didn’t want her in her home any longer because “she argues.” During the first two weeks at Sally’s House, Miriam was experiencing mixed emotions. The staff worked as a team to reassure her that she was safe. When a staff member discovered that Miriam was learning the flute at school, she went home and picked up her own flute, a music stand, and sheet music. The staff member immediately worked with Miriam on the scales, how to read sheet music, and more. In time, Miriam was invited to join the school’s intermediate band. To say she was excited would be an understatement. Sally’s House staff shared in her excitement! That day, Miriam’s behavior changed. She began to listen and converse well with the staff. When social workers found a foster home, Miriam asked if she could come back and visit. During her time at Sally’s House, Miriam had been transformed – both at school and as an individual.

EVANGELINE’S HOUSE

117 YOUTH SERVED 410 in total since opening its doors in 2018

1,625 SAFE BED NIGHTS 7,754 in total since doors opened

A short-term emergency care placement facility with six beds for individuals, ages 12 through 20, who need to find their place in life. This emergency foster care provides secure shelter for this vulnerable population. As CPS workers seek to find loving foster families for these young people, the staff at Evangeline’s House provide support and guidance to help them navigate through life more efficiently.

5,022 MEALS SERVED 23,857 in total since doors opened

Life-Changing Story

Braylynn came to Evangeline’s House after being removed from his 12th foster placement in 18 months. This teenager, age 15, had already spent a fourth of his life homeless and subjected to unsafe conditions due to his parents’ methamphetamine use. He struggled with self-regulation, age-level education, and self-worth. He refused to look staff members in the eye. Instead, he mumbled and kept his focus on the floor. Evangeline’s House staff responded by welcoming Braylynn and showing him his own room; the first in his life! It took five days before this young man smiled. After two weeks at Evangeline’s House, he began playing card games with staff and peers. Over the 60 days that Braylynn was at Evangeline’s, he came out of his shell, often making everyone laugh with his witty quips and observations. The teenager who was so afraid to speak found that there was power in using his voice. While Braylynn was getting ready to go to his new foster home, he told staff that he was scared and didn’t want to leave. Still, the teen rolled his shoulders back, held his head up, and walked out the door more confidently than he had walked in. Braylynn knew he had worth.

NURTURING CENTER

2,071

The Nurturing Center for Children & Families allows court-ordered family visits to children (birth-18) and parents. The goal is to ensure a safe, friendly, and secure environment for children, adults, and families to enjoy quality time together. Transportation is provided for the children to-and-from the visits by Salvation Army staff. Each parent/ child interaction is documented by nurturing, empathetic, and positive professionals (staff) who acknowledge everyone’s differences.

Life-Changing Story

Staff at the Nurturing Center for Children & Families received a referral for David, a father who had completed treatment and was ready to reunite with his three-yearold daughter, Brynn, after three months apart. David, 90 days clean, longed to have Brynn back in his life. Initially, David was homeless, and their visits were held via Zoom. Nurturing Center staff would transport Brynn to the center, where she enjoyed a snack while waiting for David to log on. For two months, this was their only contact. During these virtual visits, David lovingly read to Brynn, watched her play with her favorite Barbie, and engaged in meaningful conversations. The following month, David found housing, allowing for inperson visits at the Nurturing Center. Their relationship flourished as they played board games, went on walks, and, of course, played with Barbies. Within three months, the visits transitioned to in-home services, and three weeks later, Brynn was sent home with her dad by DCYF. David continues to receive support as he progresses as a father. The mission of the Nurturing Center is to empower families to build healthy homes, and today, David serves as a shining example of this mission.

CAMP GIFFORD

550

Kids Attended Camp

6,600 Meals Served

412

Children Committed Their Lives to Christ

Settled alongside beautiful Deer Lake – just 45

minutes north of Spokane, WA – Camp Gifford allows children, ages 7-17, to enjoy life-shaping experiences. Annually, 90% of the campers receive scholarships to attend camp, including from The Spokesman-Review’s ‘Send a Kid to Camp’ campaign. The goal of Camp Gifford is to meet the needs of children from all walks of life regardless of their economic status. The camp includes A-framed cabins, a climbing wall, archery, a volleyball court, a basketball court, swimming in the lake, and more.

Life-Changing Story

Listening wasn’t Lisa’s strong trait. When attending The Salvation Army’s afterschool program, she was continually told to be quiet when the leaders were speaking. One day, the leaders learned that when Lisa tried to talk to her mother, she was either told to stop talking, or the mother would just ignore her. Lisa felt unwanted, unloved, and unimportant. Moving forward, this young lady felt the only way to get noticed was to interrupt adults when they were talking. Her grandmother, who had recently taken custody of Lisa because the mother was found unfit, sent Lisa to summer camp at The Salvation Army’s Camp Gifford on Deer Lake, hoping that a camp experience would make an imprint on her life. Not only did Lisa love camp, but she attended two more week-long sessions that summer. The Salvation Army hosts six one-week summer camp sessions each year. When Lisa came back to the afterschool program in the Fall, she acted differently. What changed? Lisa said it was camp because her counselor showed her what listening and following directions can do. The counselor listened to Lisa and made her feel valued!

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

160

Families Served Daily

1,351 Individuals Served Weekly

191 Individuals Served

2,520,987 Lbs. of Food Distributed

Many Americans live from paycheck to paycheck. As a result, one major emergency can decimate a family’s foundation. Whether struggling to make ends meet, on the brink of homelessness, or currently homeless, the Family Resource Center (FRC) is here to help with food, utilities, life-skill classes, referrals, and more. The biggest program at the FRC is the Food Bank where families can shop for their food items just like in a grocery store. This is to ensure that no food is wasted. The Salvation Army has the largest point of contact food bank in the county.

Life-Changing Story

Homeless and living in their vehicle, Bea and her three children came to the food bank at The Salvation Army’s Family Resource Center for a couple of weeks to pick up grab-and-go lunch bags. They appreciated these simple meals and expressed their gratitude to the staff. During a brief conversation with a staff member one day, Bea learned about The Salvation Army’s emergency shelter. Bea applied and was accepted. She and her family lived there briefly before finding their own house. Sadly, an electrical issue caused a fire, and Bea’s family lost almost everything they had built up. However, during this process, Bea had visited the food bank and worked with the Family Resource Center. Fortunately, through the skills that Bea and her children gained through The Salvation Army’s help, this family learned how to land back on their feet. Bea and her children now have a new house and only come to the Family Resource Center to update the staff about their newfound security.

STEPPING STONES

191 Individuals Served

52 Families Served

69,715

Safe Bed Nights

A family transitional housing program that serves households with three or more individuals. Families may reside in this program for up to 24 months while working toward affordable housing by increasing their income, paying off debt, and addressing issues that caused their homelessness. The Stepping Stones Transitional Housing program offers structure, supervision, support, and life skills training. The goal is to bridge the gap between homelessness and permanent housing for families.

Life-Changing Story

After being forced to beg for her life when her boyfriend pointed a gun at her in front of their two young daughters, Janet found the strength to leave her abuser. She also shared custody of her nine-year-old son with her former husband, noting that the abuse never occurred when her son was visiting because he was old enough to tell the truth. After spending a month at a shelter, Janet learned about The Salvation Army’s Stepping Stones Transitional Housing program during a shelter meeting. Upon an inquiry, she discovered that she and her children qualified for the program. For the next 18 months, this single mother dedicated herself to improving her situation. Janet credits the Stepping Stones case management for keeping her structured, motivated, and on the right path. This support helped her secure a medical job after seeing a flyer for a job fair in the Stepping Stones lobby. At Stepping Stones, families are coached and encouraged to do the necessary work to move forward in life. Today, Janet and her children live independently. The Salvation Army helped with the move by covering their move-in costs.

THE WAY IN TRAC

8,148 Individuals Served

215,418 Meals Served

86,540 Safe Bed Nights

The Way In shelter – (Trent Resource and Assistance Center) – is a low-barrier shelter to help get adults off the streets during the year. Capacity ranged from 250 to 400 last year. The Way In term indicates that this is the first step through The Salvation Army’s local shelter system. The Way In also partners with local providers for needed services, including Cell Phone Sign-Ups, Medical Providers, Psychiatry, the Department of Social and Human Services, Employment/Housing Case Managers, Animal Vet Services, and the Spokane Regional Health District. Many shelter guests arrive to The Way In in The Salvation Army’s Street Level van, which meets homeless individuals right where they are on the streets. This 24/7 vehicle carries snacks and water for the homeless and even transports individuals to other local shelters.

Life-Changing Story

Early one morning, The Way In shelter staff learned that a former guest named Sheryl appeared to be strung out on drugs on a nearby sidewalk. Two staff members immediately got in The Salvation Army’s ‘Street Level’ van - which runs 24/7 to help get people off the streets and into local shelters or reunited with family – and drove to the scene. Though Sheryl was groggy, staff convinced her to come back to the shelter. Once Sheryl was coherent, she declined medical attention but was checked in and given a bed. After a good night’s sleep, the woman asked The Way In staff to get her into treatment. Sheryl is now out of treatment and doing much better. In a later conversation with staff, Sheryl expressed how defeated she felt, believing that she would never make it on her own. Sheryl reminded staff about her two young children who had been taken away from her. This single mother is now determined to get her children back and give them a better life. Housed and working, Sheryl is committed to rebuilding a fractured relationship with her children.

THE WAY OUT

60% of Guests Entered Housing

The Way Out Bridge Housing Center is a referral-based, service-intensive program that helps up to 60 adults (18 and older), at any one time, transition from the shelter system to affordable housing. This program is meant to empower men and women to overcome barriers to permanent housing due to mental illness, addiction, and chronic homelessness. Individuals are held accountable for doing the work needed to move forward in life. The Way Out program is made possible thanks to the partnership with the City of Spokane and Avista.

Life-Changing Story

Tired of living on the streets and having no purpose in life, Joe entered The Salvation Army’s The Way Out Bridge Housing Center in Spokane ready to reclaim his life! During a life-changing prayer, Joe told God to “Either take this desire for drugs and alcohol away from me or take me home!” At The Way Out Center , Joe worked with the staff and took advantage of the services offered through this unique program. Through Joe’s determination and The Way Out Center’s structure, this young man has been substance-free for 18 months! Joe is now in housing; working with a landlord willing to help give others a second chance.

“Today we reduced homelessness in our community by one more person. It’s a good day!,” said Geriann Armstrong, program manager of The Way Out Center

ONGOING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Celebrate Recovery

This free Christ-centered 12-step recovery program helps local adults, 18 and older, overcome hurts, habits, and hang-ups through weekly meetings. It serves as a safe place to find community and freedom from issues that have a negative grip on people’s lives. This life-changing program touched individual lives 1,820 times during the year.

After the Bell Program

Operates Monday to Friday on days that school is in session, with schedule adjustments to accommodate early release and parent-teacher conferences. Students between the ages of 6-12 are given opportunities for recreation, socialization, homework assistance, and mentorship from responsible young adults. Daily snacks are also provided. Last year, this program benefited local young people 2,400 times.

Clothing Sprees

Close to 100 children, grades K-6 from The Salvation Army’s shelter programs, a local elementary school, and survivors of the two Spokane County wildfires, received new clothes and shoes at two separate Spokane clothing sprees, one at JC Penney and one at Old Navy. Each child received $150 and chose their own items, as volunteer chaperones – law enforcement officers and other community individuals – helped the young people shop.

Youth Character-Building Programs

Known as the Troops program, this is a holistic Christian educational experience that serves girls and boys, pre-school to 12th grade. Children earn emblems that encourage learning, development, and positive social habits. The program includes Moonbeams (pre-school to kindergarten), Sunbeams & Explorers (grades 1-5), and Girl Guards & Rangers (grades 6-12). This program impacted young lives in the community 1,085 times last year.

In addition, there is a Youth Music program that allows young people, grades 1-12, to learn and pursue their passion for playing a brass instrument or the drums. After learning the basics, and new songs, the children perform recitals. This music program benefited local boys and girls 465 times last year.

ONE TIME COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Movies in the Park

Enjoying a free Friday evening movie during the summer brought 875 children and adults to The Salvation Army’s Sally’s Park; an increase of nearly 200 people from the year before. These free movie nights allowed families and friends to get together and relax on the grass with their blankets or lawn chairs. Drinks and snacks were provided for a nominal cost, as all proceeds benefited The Salvation Army’s youth programs. A win-win for everyone!

Trunk or Treat

The Salvation Army hosted its third consecutive Trunk or Treat; attracting 213 children and parents from its campus programs and the local community. The evening consisted of candy, food, and games. Children, and even the young at heart, dressed in their favorite non-scary costumes and enjoyed this familyfriendly Fall event.

Thanksgiving Day Meal

More than 750 meals were served to local vulnerable families and homeless individuals at The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Day Community Meal, as well as at its two foster programs – Sally’s House and Evangeline’s House – and two shelters: The Way In TRAC, and The Way Out Bridge Housing Center. Everyone enjoyed themselves and appreciated the delicious turkey meal and pumpkin pie.

Adopt-A-Family and Angel Tree

The Adopt-A-Family program saw 103 local vulnerable families (336 children and 158 adults) receive Christmas gifts from local sponsors that were paired with the families. This included families who lost their homes months earlier in the Gray and Oregon Road wildfires. Each family also received a gift card for a Christmas Day meal. New and unwrapped gifts from the Angel Tree program helped supplement the gifts, as there were trees at local Fred Meyer, Walmart, JC Penney, and Old Navy stores.

EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES

422

Individuals Assisted

Meals,4,014 Snacks, and Drinks Distributed

484

Blankets, Clothing Items, Comfort/Hygiene Kits, Stuffed Animals, and More Distributed

The Salvation Army has been responding to natural disasters and other emergencies for more than a century. No matter the season, The Salvation Army mobile feeding units and teams of trained disaster workers are always ready to offer help, hope, and healing to disaster survivors and rescue workers. While each disaster creates its own unique circumstances and special needs, Salvation Army disaster relief efforts focus on several core services. These services may be modified based on the magnitude of the disaster and adapted to meet the specific needs of individual survivors.

468 Volunteer Hours

75 Families provided Lodging

Salvation Army Responds to Spokane County Wildfires

On August 18, 2023, tragedy struck when two wildfires broke out on opposite ends of Spokane County: the Gray Fire in Medical Lake and the Oregon Rd. Fire in Elk. Close to 400 homes combined were lost, as both fires consumed 20,912 acres. The Salvation Army placed a canteen and volunteers at both locations and distributed sandwiches, canned food, snacks, drinks, backpacks, blankets, stuffed animals, and more. Bringing a sense of normalcy to the survivors in a difficult time was the goal, as was providing needed fuel for the firefighters. One evening, a mother and her two daughters stopped by a canteen to pick up stuffed animals. These stuffies replaced the stuffed animals they lost when their home burned down. This brought them comfort and joy. Simultaneously, The Salvation Army had volunteers at the disaster assessment center where they spoke to survivors about their long-term needs. The volunteers handed out gift cards for food and material items, provided other resources, and just listened to the horror that had engulfed the lives of local families. Accommodations were also made for families to stay in local hotels, as well as shelters and transitional apartment units operated by The Salvation Army.

LONG-TERM DISASTER RECOVERY

Full-time Case Workers

Long-Term Recovery Plans Established

After last summer’s wildfires in Spokane County, The Salvation Army joined forces with emergency disaster agencies to develop a longterm recovery plan for affected families. The Army hired four dedicated case managers to support survivors as they rebuild their lives. These case managers not only assist with immediate needs through events like back-toschool shopping and Adopt-A-Family Christmas but also guide survivors through the complex process of accessing essential resources. Working full-time, these case managers advocate for survivors’ unmet needs and create personalized plans to help them reestablish normalcy and rebuild a healthy community.

4.1 M

Our case management team secured $4.1 million in assistance for fire survivors

Life Changing Story

115 Households Stably Housed

The Walters family, a resilient family of six, sought help from The Salvation Army during the harsh winter after losing everything in the Oregon Road fire. With their home and business destroyed and being underinsured, the Walters had limited funds for temporary hotel stays. Forced to sleep on couches and floors in friends’ and relatives’ homes, this family soon had nowhere else to go. Cold, exhausted, and in need of a warm shower and clean clothes, they reached out to The Salvation Army. The Army provided school supplies for their children, gift cards for new clothing, and arranged hotel stays until a transitional housing unit was secured. With transitional housing, the family found stability, enjoying warm showers, clean laundry, and space for the children. The parents worked to secure a single-wide mobile home. With The Salvation Armys help and coordination, the home was delivered to their property. While waiting for electricity, the father dug a trench to save money. The Army partnered with a local nonprofit to fund the electrical connection, ensuring the family had power. Today, the Walters family is stable and thriving in their home. The children have their own space and are flourishing, thanks to The Salvation Army’s support.

Corporate Kettle KickOff

The Salvation Army’s 6th Annual Corporate Kettle Kickoff was both enjoyable and rewarding for 21 local businesses and schools.

As these individuals rang bells at The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles, they smiled and greeted others, and spoke about how they loved participating in this holiday tradition. Many volunteers even thanked Salvation Army staff for allowing them to help in this important cause. However, it was The Salvation Army that was ‘thankful’ for these wonderful volunteers who took time to help vulnerable children and families at Christmas and beyond.

With the National Salvation Army’s holiday theme entitled ‘Love Beyond,’ funds raised through the kettles

21 BUSINESSES &

Number of Volunteers who rang bells 186 INDIVIDUALS

The Corporate Kettle Kickoff week culminated with the Celebrate the Season Bash at the Spokane Convention Center in downtown Spokane. This festive event was sponsored in large part by Wm. Winkler Co.

The evening, which saw corporate bell ringers, sponsors, and the general public dressed in their favorite Christmas attire, included a delicious dinner, free photos, Golden Bell awards for Corporate ringers in various categories, a paddle battle, prizes, and a beautiful Salvation Army youth choir. Kicking off the evening was special guest Ben Gregg of the Gonzaga men’s basketball team.

Lt. Colonels Cindy and Tim Foley from the Northwest Divisional Headquarters presented The Salvation

not only helped provide a Merry Christmas to local families, but will also help with food assistance, utility assistance, and more moving forward. The Corporate Kettle Kickoff took place for three days the week before Thanksgiving. The Christmas season was especially important, as two local wildfires claimed close to 400 homes during the summer. This meant more people than usual needed Christmas assistance.

People in attendance

Funds raised at Red Kettles & Virtual Kettles

Army’s Making Spokane Better Award to nomnom Convenience Stores for its support of the Army’s Backpacks for Kids event, which celebrated its 14th Anniversary in 2023. Other sponsors for this holiday event included Wells Fargo, Washington Trust Bank, Avista Foundation, Providence, SiteOne, MultiCare, Banner Bank, Central Pre-Mix, Northwest Spine & Pain, Grid Mark Signs, Spokane Tribe of Indians, Integrated Technology, and Inland Empire Insurance.

$8,560 350

$225,000

Funds Raised at Celebrate the Season

14 years of Backpacks for Kids community service

The 2023 distribution marked the 14th year of this highly successful event for local students in grades K-12. This free community event provided 4,000 new backpacks filled with school supplies to boys and girls, made possible with the help of over 150 volunteers. During the Backpacks for Kids’ Day, children were able to choose their backpacks. The event also featured a vendor fair, food, appearances by local professional and college mascots, and the popular nomnom Froozie truck!

The school supplies in the backpacks were made possible by donations from the community at our ‘Burst-A-Bus’ school supply drive held at the Shadle Walmart and all three local Fred Meyer stores.

The Salvation Army extends its gratitude to nomnom, who has been a generous partner of this event for the past 14 years. The Army also thanks Avista, Humana, and Molina for their sponsorship, as well as the many community supporters who made this wonderful event possible!

Backpacks4,000Distributed

Thank You To Our Wonderful Volunteers!

Thank you to 4,012 volunteers for providing 22,449 hours to help The Salvation Army give a hand-up to thousands of local vulnerable families and individuals. Our volunteers saved The Salvation Army $353,351 in hourly pay, allowing The Army to invest even more assistance through various programs like the food bank, shelters, foster programs, and more.

4,012 Volunteers

Hours22,449 of Volunteer Service Provided

$353,351 Hourly Pay Saved Through Volunteer Hours

Corporate & Organizational Supporters

In Spokane, The Salvation Army is honored by the generosity of the community supporters who give their time, talent, and financial contributions to support The Army’s mission, events, and programs.

4 News Now – KXLY TV

920 News Now – KXLY Radio

A Team Mgmt LLC

Acme Concrete Paving, Inc.

Alpha Electric Inc

Ameriprise Financial

Ark Contracting LLC

Avista Corp.

Avista Foundation

Awakening Foundation

Bacon Concrete, Inc.

Banner Bank

Becker Buick-GMC Inc.

Berdine S Bender, Md

Best of Broadway/West Coast Entertainment

Blue Sky Distributors Inc.

Broadway Court Estates LLC

Brown & Delaney PS

Builders ETC., Inc.

C & R Trucking Enterprises

California Community Foundation

Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co.

Charles & Maxine Skaggs Foundation

Chewelah Casino

Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Church Of God At Spokane

Church of Jesus Christ LDS

City of Spokane

City Wide Fence Co Inc

Claud Grove Trucking

Clemens Electrical Services

Coeur d’Alene Resort & Hotel

Columbia State Bank

Cortner Architectural Co

Costco Wholesale Corp Workplace Giving

Court Washington No 196

Covenant United Methodist Church

Cross Point Community Church

D.B.A. Arby’S Unit # 603

Davenport Hotels

Decal Factory

Denny Crhistenson & Associates, Inc.

Dick’s Hamburgers Inc.

DNA Concrete & Construction LLC

Donors Trust, Inc.

Eastern State Hospital

Eclipse Excavation

Eleanore Chestnut

Elizabeth Pool Charitable Trust 2014

Emmanuel Lutheran Chruch

Esperanza Trust

Eves Leaves

F5 Networks Workplace Giving

Fairway Company

Faithful Hand Handyman LLC

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund FY2023

First Interstate Bank

Fleet Engineering, LLC

Fox Theater

Frontstream

George H. Murphy 1988 Living Trust

Gonzaga University

Grassland Trust

Green Nugget

Greenstone Foundation

Haakon Industries, Inc.

Halverson Foundation

Horizon Credit Union

Hotstart Thermal Management

Hug Services

Humana

Inland Empire Insurance LLC

Inland Empire Mustang Club

Innovia Foundation

JC Pennys

Jewelry Design Center

Jnw, Inc. - Baldwin Sign

Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority

Kilgore Architectural Products

Kiwanis Club Downtown Spokane

KREM2 News

Kroger

Lakeside Capital Group LLC

Landmark Restaurants

Liberty Mutual Workplace Giving

Loyal Order Of The Moose Lodge 504

LPL Financial

Lukins & Annis P.S.

Mackay Manufacturing, Inc.

Mightycause Charitable Foundation

Mosaic Ministries

Mountain West Bank

Mr. and Mrs. David L. McLaughlin

Mr. James R. Harless, President

Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park

Multicare

NonStop LOCAL – KHQ News

Northeast District 7 Activity Assn

Novation Racing Inc

One*

Open Door Congregational Church

Pacific Northwest Farmers Cooperative

Par Hawaii Retail PNW - NomNom

Perfection Tire No 1 Inc.

Pitney Bowes Workplace Giving

Pounder’s Jewelry

Premera Blue Cross

Providence Health & Services

Providence Health Care

Raymond James Global Account

Redemption Church

REDI Driver

River Christian Church

RiverBank

Riverside FFA Booster Club

Robert W. Baird & Co, Inc.

Roy & Leona Nelson Foundation

Seamons Living Trust

Seattle Mariners

Seattle Seawolves Pro Rugby

SEI Private Trust Company

Seven Oaks Motor Sports LLC

Site One Landscape Supply

Spokane Chiefs

Spokane Civic Theater

Spokane County United Way

Spokane Indians Baseball

Spokane Police Department

Spokane Regional Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Spokane Shadle North Lions Foundation

Spokane The Lilac City Doll Club

Spokane Tribe of Indians

STCU

Stephens Media Group

Stockwell’s Chill N Grill

The American Gift Fund

The E.S. Bergquist Foundation

The Groom Living Trust

The Harkins Family Revocable Living Trust

The Master’S Touch Llc

The Spokesman-Review

The Svrluga Foundation

The US Charitable Gift Trust

Thrivent

Thrivent - Charitable Impact & Investing

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Tom Sawyer Country Coffee

Tri S. Properties LLC

U District Physical Therapy

United Methodist Women

Universal Funding Corporation

Walker Construction, Inc

Walmart Roundup

Wandermere Community Services

Wandermere Golf Course

Washington Trust Bank

WaterStone

Wells Fargo Bank

Whitefish Community Foundation

Whitworth University

Wicklander Living Trust

William O. Murphy Foundation

Williams Family Revocable Fund

Windermere City Group

Winky Foundation

Wm. Winkler Co.

The Salvation Army’s Impact as a Child Creates Lifetime Donor and Advisory Board Member

When he was young, Carl Lind’s family was helped by The Salvation Army. Carl remembered The Salvation Army ladies bringing donuts and coffee when he was in Korea (during the war).

When we moved to Spokane, Carl pursued becoming a board member with The Spokane Salvation Army. Upon becoming a board member, he helped wherever he could, including going to California to help the Army there with earthquake relief.

Wherever we went, when we traveled, Carl would look for opportunities to encourage Salvation Army officers, share his passion for their work, and invite people to donate to the Army.

In addition to our giving, Carl saved all his change during the year (insisting that I do the same) to help fill The Salvation Army’s Christmas kettles, which he also loved to help with.

When Sally’s House opened, we decided to focus our donations on that need that The Salvation Army so compassionately and effectively serves.

Because we trust those who serve in the Army to steward our donations well, we have been giving for over 40 years and will continue to do so, as long as our Lord provides.

I ask that you find it in your heart to donate to Sally’s House or any of the many community programs that The Salvation Army provides in Spokane to help our precious children, or families needing help to move forward.

To God be the glory!

–

Lynne Lind (wife of lifetime board member Carl Lind Jr. who passed away on 1-22-24)

“Our family and business have been a part of the Spokane community for well over 100 years. We have been so blessed by this community, and we believe in giving back. The Salvation Army is well-balanced in how it serves our community. We have a great deal of respect for them and believe they do a great job of helping others. The Salvation Army is there for the most vulnerable. There is accountability built into their various programs. We are firm believers in the traditional family. We see the value of Mom and Dad. We see this as well in the core values of The Salvation Army.”

– Brian Winkler, President, Wm. Winkler Co.

WILLIAM BOOTH SOCIETY

The Founder’s Circle

($100,000 and Above)

Anonymous

The Catherine Mumford Booth Circle

($50,000 - $99,999)

Don and Sandra Hiller

Craig and Lisa Phillips

The Evangeline Booth Circle

($25,000 - $49,999)

Wm. Winkler Co.

Jason and Kelli Reinhardt

Rick and Cheryl Robinson

The George Scott Railton Circle

($10,000 - $24,999)

Jerry and Kristi Lynn

Mary and Vern Ziegler

Gene Carson

Lynne and Carl Lind

Maryo and Grey Fury

Anonymous

Terry and James Coombes

Vince Meyer

Joel and Honor Sears

Brad and Katie Boswell

Robin Corkery

Suellen and Craig Boyd

Williams Family Revocable Fund

Site One Landscape Supply

Members Circle

($5,000 - $9,999)

Ann & Brian Winkler

Mark Robinson and Terri Rhys

Eric C. Johnaon

Carl Hedreen

Roberta Piacuadio

Brian and Beth Toone

Sharon McCloskey

Anonymous

Carolyn Santantonio

Betty and Michael Leinwebert

Wm. Winkler Co.

Judy Riley

Jim Ivers

Lizabeth and Scott Morris

Joseph Nichols and Maryanna Mayer

Steven and Jan Boots

Thomas and Patricia Fairchild

Jeff Collins and Barbara Hoffman

Dan and Anne Alsaker

Vicki Ducharme

Shirley Janzen

For more than a century, legacy gifts have been a significant source of support for The Salvation Army’s programs and services. These gifts have brought dignity and hope to those who could use a hand-up. You can make a difference in many lives by including The Salvation Army in your estate plans. With some simple planning you can provide a legacy of support for your loved ones and the community.

OUR OFFICE OF GIFT PLANNING IS HERE TO SERVE YOU

Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of planning for your beloved ones and the causes important to you.

• Wills and Living trusts

• Life Income Plans

• Generation Transfer Trusts

• Charitable Gift Annuities

• Tax Smart Ways to Transfer Assets

• State Planning Questions

A few simple words in your will, trust or beneficiary designations can bring hope and dignity to our community. Please feel free to contact The Salvation Army with any questions you have.