A team of VOA board members and staff went to Olympia and met with representatives across the state to discuss our legislative priorities including:
Maintaining critical human service operations
Workforce retention for non-profit social service organizations
Behavioral health access for those who need treatment so they can receive help in a timely and effective way.
We had great conversations with both sides of the aisle and are excited to see how the session will progress to help those experiencing homelessness. If you would like to help VOA advocate for critical legislation, please email rbarden@voaspokane.org
Pictured (from left to right): Rae-Lynn Barden, Beth McRae, Anna Scarlett, Fawn Schott, David Heath, Senator Andy Billig, Josiah Noonan, Amanda Swan, Will Hansen
Reminder! Bring your Mardi Bras donations to our drop off event on Friday, March 3rd anytime from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at our Hope House Shelter located at 318 S. Adams. The first 50 people will receive a gift for their contributions for helping our local sisters!
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so we are still in the thick of winter!
The best way to pass the time until we welcome warmer temperatures is to head to the mountain and enjoy the snow. Our youth at Crosswalk will be visiting Mount Spokane with VOA team members for some late winter fun, but we are in need of some additional snow pants. If you can donate a new or gently used pair, please email info@voaspokane.org.
