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 […]
Future Habitat for Humanity homeowners are determined to build a brighter future for their children in Spokane, Washington.
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-Spokane is bringing an exciting fundraising event to the top of the tallest building in Spokane. It’s called OVER THE EDGE and we have a feeling it’s going to please all the thrill-seekers out there! Partnering with Over The Edge Global, Habitat-Spokane is inviting participants to rappel off the top of the 20-story Bank of […]
Blitz Build is MUST go on! This year, the accelerated build event will incorporate enhanced safety measures to keep all of our families, volunteers, donors, and sponsors safe. Blitz Build, our annual two-week accelerated build event, was originally scheduled for the beginning of June in West Central but will now take place August 3-14 in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
