Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners
Spokane, WA, United States
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Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners is a community organisation based in Spokane, United States working on poverty & hunger, housing & homelessness, employment & skills +3 more.
Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP) is a non-profit community action agency serving Spokane County, Washington. It aims to increase the human potential of the community by providing opportunities for people in need, and helps residents live, learn and thrive. Its services cover housing stability and homelessness assistance, home repair and weatherisation, energy assistance, financial education, mortgage counselling, small business lending and support, and transportation for older adults and people with disabilities. SNAP also acts as an advocate on poverty and, through its Long-Term Care Ombudsman programme, on behalf of long-term care residents. The organisation has operated for around 60 years and works with federal, state and local partners, funders and community groups. It also runs a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in its policies and programmes.
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Neighbors on the Go
Elderly care
Transportation for Spokane County residents aged 65 and over and/or living with disabilities who cannot otherwise use public transport.
SNAP Resource Rides
Community development
Transportation support for residents in Spokane County.
Essential Home Repair
Housing & Homelessness
Minor home repairs and weatherisation for eligible homeowners.
Low Interest Home Repair Loans
Housing & Homelessness
Low-interest loans for home repairs that make homes safer and healthier.
Homeless Services
Housing & Homelessness
Rapid rehousing and coordinated assessment for single homeless adults, connecting people to permanent housing.
Home Buyer Education
Housing & Homelessness
Education on the home purchase process, down payment assistance and special loan programmes for first-time buyers.
Mortgage Default Counseling
Housing & Homelessness
Counselling to help homeowners remedy mortgage default and avoid foreclosure.
Energy Assistance
Environment & Climate
Help with home heating and utility costs, and energy conservation education for low-income households.
Financial Empowerment
Employment & Skills
Financial literacy workshops and courses on budgeting, debt, and credit building.
SNAP Financial Access
Employment & Skills
Business counselling, training and loans for local entrepreneurs, especially BIPOC and women-owned businesses.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Elderly care
Volunteer advocacy for long-term care residents, covering companionship, abuse prevention and protection of dignity and rights.
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BECU, Office of Community Services (Administration for Children and Families)
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