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Young Lives Changed and Changing Others

Leanne White, Content and Communications Specialist: Sep 3, 2025

Every summer, about 500 kids ages 8-11 from Spokane’s low-income neighborhoods are invited to spend a week exploring...
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Walking Where the Pain Is

Leanne White, Content and Communications Specialist: Aug 20, 2025

In Clarkston, WA, Pastor Jeff Pernsteiner leads Confluence Community Church with a passion rooted in both deep faith...
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Communities Are Moved By Regular People

Leanne White, Content and Communications Specialist: Aug 6, 2025

Kailee and Kyle Miller were born and raised in Spokane, WA, and they deeply care for their city. Three years ago, they...
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Honoring Lives Changed

Leanne White, Content and Communications Specialist: Jul 3, 2025

The 2025 Life Recovery commencees have journeyed through deep valleys of struggle and hardship. Yet, with resilience...

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Events

Upcoming and ongoing events

Gathering (White 2024)


2025

The UGM Gathering

Learn how men and women—empowered by the tools, resources, and support UGM offers—can reclaim their lives through the transformative power of the gospel.

The Gathering took place on 4/29. Please watch the videos and recorded livestream here!

UGM Connect

UGM Connect

Renewing the Mind, Rewiring the Brain

Coeur d'Alene
 Friday, May 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Coeur d'Alene Women's Recovery
196 W Haycraft Ave., CDA

Spokane
Friday, June 7, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Men's Shelter & Recovery
1224 E Trent Ave., Spokane
Connect-Registration

Volunteer
Overview

 Times & Locations

Spokane

• First Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.
• Second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
• Third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m.

Coeur d’Alene

• Second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
• Fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. 

For more information, or to sign up for an overview, please do so here.

Register

#WORLD
HOMELESS
DAY

 

WORLD HOMELESS DAY

October 10, 2025  |  10 a.m.

Washington Trust Bank, parking lot
706 W 2nd Ave., Spokane, WA

• Hear from individuals courageously exiting homelessness.
• Learn from those serving on the frontlines of our shelters.
• Walk the streets to connect with those in need and see firsthand the challenges they face.


No registration required.

 

 Shelter needs*

Nicotine patches, gum, lozenges

Shoe inserts  (Size women's 7-10 & men's 8-12)

Differin gel

Sunscreens

Lamisil creme

Vitamin D

Lysol/Clorox wipes

Melatonin/Valerian root

 

SPOKANE

Sour Cream & Potatoes

Fruit Cups

Granola bars

Juice boxes/Pouches

 

COEUR D'ALENE

Cans of black olives

Salsa

Black beans

Goldfish

Gogurts

Granola bars

Veggie Straws

Sliced cheese/Cream cheese

Paper napkins

Oil (olive, Avocado, Canola)

Plain BBQ sauce

Gallon size Ziplocs

Sour cream

trail mix

Fresh veggies (broccoli, carrots)

Loaves of bread

Cheese sticks

Yogurt

Graham crackers

Grapes

Fruit cups

Milk (Half and Half)

Mayo

Ketchup

Paper plates

Lysol wipes

 

  

  Please see our Food Donations Guidelines.

Hand sanitizer (desk-top size)

Tissues (travel size)

Toothpaste

Nail clippers

Shampoo and conditioner

Men's boxers

Deodorant

Pants and belts (32-36 range)

URGENT NEEDS*

Sports bras(All Sizes)

Hoodies (Kids & Adults)

Women's & Children's Socks

Spiral Notebooks

Planners, Journals

Water bottles

Women disposable razors

Q-tips

Bibles

Size 6 diapers

Travel-size toothpaste

Travel-size conditioner/lotion

Hair brushes

Midol

Cough drops/lozenges

Cotton balls

Towels/Hand towels/washcloths

Twin XL sheets/blankets

Pillow covers

Adult diapers 2XL

Gallon-size zip-lock bags 

Yarn

Crochet Hooks

Uber, Lyft gift cards

Diapers (Size 3, 5, 6)

Underwear (large)

Ankle socks

Bras (38C, 36B) 

Sports bras (medium, large, x-large)

Deodorant

Shampoo/Conditioner (regular size)

Body wash 

Instructions:

*Mark your donation specifying the shelter.

Drop off at:
1224 E Trent Ave., Spokane, WA or
196 W Haycraft Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID


Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Donation Guidelines

“It was that same day that I started to feel hope.”

- Johanna, former Women & Children’s Shelter resident

Educational resources

FREE E-BOOKS, TIP SHEETS, AND OTHER DOWNLOADS

The Video Vault Printable - Need Help Cards Free e-book - Lessons from a Homeless Shelter Video - Breaking the Cycle Free tip sheet - How to Help a Panhandler Free e-guide - Homelessness 101

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