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.
Point-In-Time count has record number of volunteers assisting in homelessness census effort
Organizers with the City of Spokane said they have more volunteers than any year previous.
Spokane homeless veterans to have access to services at Saturday event
Spokane veterans experiencing homelessness will have access to a variety of services at Saturday’s “Veteran Stand Down” event.
Volunteers to conduct Spokane's annual homeless survey Thursday night
Volunteers will take to Spokane streets on Thursday night to help conduct the city's annual Point-in-Time count.
When shelters fill up, this is how some of Spokane's homeless stay warm
The homeless are bracing for another cold week with temperatures dipping into the teens.
City of Spokane opening emergency shelters, warming centers as temperatures dip
The City of Spokane has activated more services for those experiencing homelessness as more cold weather moves into the region.
Despite bed space, homeless camp fills downtown underpass
A downtown Spokane underpass is packed with people again. A spot where tents, and trash and trouble seem to hang out.
