City books hundreds of hotel rooms to get homeless people out of the cold
More and more people are looking for a place to stay during winter storms, and space is filling up fast.
In Their Shoes
City of Spokane, local shelters expanding space for homeless people during cold snap
The City of Spokane and local shelters have expanded space for homeless people, and contrary to other media reports, no one has died on the city streets due to the cold snap.
Cannon Shelter to transition to year-round shelter thanks to CARES Act funding
Mayor Woodward announced Monday that the Cannon Street Shelter will expand its capacity and transition into a year-round homeless shelter, thanks to CARES Act funding.
Homeless shelters contend with COVID-19 heading into winter
Every year, the question is raised of where Spokane's homeless will sleep come winter. A global pandemic further complicates the matter.
Project Beauty Share, Mayor Woodward deliver hygiene items to Safer Air Center
Spokane's temporary Safer Air Center got a big assist this afternoon from Project Beauty Share.
Spokane nonprofit anticipates housing crisis to worsen
A Spokane nonprofit that helps families who are homeless is worried about the long-term impacts of the pandemic.
City of Spokane shifts homeless people to new shelter
The temporary COVID-19 shelter at the Spokane Arena shut down Thursday, as was initially planned.
Jewels Helping Hands providing peer navigators to help the homeless find resources
Uncertain times have been a constant for some people. Those who are homeless deal with it daily. Jewels Helping Hands hopes to provide more stability.
Plan for new homeless shelter concerns Logan Square businesses, nearby homeowners
Spokane County and City have agreed to use $2 million of CARES act funding for a new shelter on Mission Avenue, but nearby businesses and homeowners are concerned about what that will do to the community's safety.
Catholic Charities partners with Gonzaga Prep to provide family homeless shelter
Gonzaga Preparatory school's alumni gym will serve as a temporary shelter for families experiencing homelessness.
City of Spokane paying $100,000 to house homeless at Spokane Arena, Community Services building
The City of Spokane is paying $100,000 to house the homeless at the Spokane Arena and the Community Services Building during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Homeless community moves into Spokane Arena for next three months
In less than 24 hours, 69 people moved from the downtown Spokane library and into the Spokane Arena as it becomes their new home for the next 90 days.
City, County confirm plan to move homeless into Spokane Arena
SPOKANE, Wash - As part of its response to COVID-19 and in an effort to form a regional approach to the homeless crisis, the City of Spokane, Spokane County and the Spokane Health District announced plans Thursday to move homeless shelter beds into the Spokane Arena.
Spokane Arena to temporarily house homeless, shelter operator says
SPOKANE, Wash - The Spokane Arena will transition into a temporary shelter for the homeless beginning this week, the current operator of the Cannon Shelter said Wednesday, though the City has yet to back that claim.
City: Jewels Helping Hands won't vacate homeless shelter, new operator can't move in
Jewels Helping Hands announced Thursday afternoon they will not remove their property from the Cannon Street shelter for the next two weeks.
Guardians Foundation to take over Cannon St. center, city says Jewels Helping Hands violated agreement
The City of Spokane on Thursday entered an agreement with the Guardians to take over the Cannon Street shelter.
Cannon Street warming shelter closing as contract ends this week
SPOKANE, Wash - The City of Spokane is letting a contract expire with Jewel's Helping Hands and the building that housed the Cannon Street warming center will close before the end of the week.
Downtown Spokane Library to house homeless during COVID-19 pandemic
The downtown Spokane public library will temporarily house those experiencing homelessness while the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic
'The need is urgent': Jewel's Helping Hands to open new warming center, needs sleeping mats
Jewel's Helping Hands is opening a new warming center this week to take the pressure off other homeless shelters.
Local teen makes handmade soaps for homeless shelters
Ever since he was just nine years old, one local teen has been using his free time to make soap for those in need.
'No Camping' signs appear across downtown Spokane
The City of Spokane is sending a stronger message in its efforts to clear out homeless camps.
New agreement would allow Cannon shelter tenants to use YMCA showers
The YMCA is working on an agreement with the Cannon Shelter, which would allow homeless tenants to use their shower facilities.
City Council to consider expanding Cannon Shelter's contract budget for safety improvements
The Spokane City Council will be looking at a contract amendment for safety improvements for the Cannon Shelter on Monday.
'We're offering services to folks instead of just a dollar on the street corner': Annual event puts homeless resources under one roof
A five-hour stretch at the Spokane Convention Center Thursday may have helped hundreds of people take the first step to getting or staying off of the street.
