A Family Determined to Build a Brighter Future
Future Habitat for Humanity homeowners are determined to build a brighter future for their children in Spokane, Washington.
A Message from Habitat-Spokane’s CEO, Michelle Girardot
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity-Spokane brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Through this mission, we not only build homes but bridges across sometimes painful divides. We celebrate the right to assemble and protest peacefully. We also celebrate our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power. As an […]
Spokane City Passes HB1590
The Spokane City Council passed, 6-1, a sales and use tax that will generate nearly $6M annually for affordable housing. The city has long experienced a housing crisis. With the fall out of the pandemic, that crisis is on its way to a housing emergency. The tax will go into effect in April 2021 unless […]
Over the Edge 2020 Recap
Regardless of having to reschedule the event TWICE, Habitat-Spokane’s Over the Edge fundraiser was a huge success. Every participant, donor, volunteer, sponsor, and Habitat family proved to us what true advocacy can look like in the face of adversity. 41 people rappelled 288 feet down the Bank of America building, and 345 supporters helped them […]
Habitat’s commitment to anti-racism
Habitat for Humanity is more than just a nonprofit housing ministry. Our shared vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live can’t be achieved with prayer alone. We must be committed to be better listeners, learners, leaders and take action through faith. Since the protests of racial and systemic injustice have […]
A Statement about George Floyd
A Statement About George Floyd By Habitat-Spokane CEO, Michelle Girardot I can’t put into words the shame, disgust, sadness and outrage I know I share with so many others in response to the killing of George Floyd. I know as a white woman I navigate this world differently. I will never be able to comprehend […]
Habitat Store Open
We are so excited to welcome you back! The Habitat for Humanity Store is a home improvement supply and donation center with proceeds that support Habitat for Humanity’s affordable home building activities. It sells building materials, appliances, new and gently used furniture and home accessories at a fraction of the retail price. During the COVID-19 […]
Homes, Communities, Hope + YOU
What happens when ‘stay at home’ means staying in an unhealthy place? As a result of COVID-19, more than 300 million people in 42 states have been asked to “stay at home” — and now more than ever, home is everything. Home is the place to stay safe from a global pandemic. And for many […]
Spring 2020 Newsletter
Hope is alive, Easter Blessings to you
This week has been a roller-coaster. How could so much change happen in just a week? It feels like we’re in a dream. Could all of this really be happening? Anxiety is high, fear is overwhelming, tears are flowing, and the admonition is “Do not touch.” Huddled together in an effort to stay safe from […]