February Newsletter
One day, 9 GED graduates!
Crosswalk is an official GED testing site. This eliminates another barrier for kids trying to further their education goals. Nothing demonstrates that more than 9 students graduating last week.

We held a graduation ceremony and our instructor, Kenny, captured the moment perfectly when he said, "Your determination in the face of all life's challenges, masked and otherwise, is truly inspiring."

Learn more about Crosswalk here
Vote Vote Vote!
We would love your vote this year to help share the work of VOA! As you know we run three shelters and have been champions of the housing first model with our 240 apartment units throughout the city. VOA has been in this community for 125 years because of your help.

So please visit The Inlander's Best of the Inland Northwest Readers Poll and select the 'Arts & Culture' category and please vote VOA for:

  • Best Non-Profit Organization
  • Best Charity Event
  • Eye Contact
Thank you in advance!
Your local sister needs you
You know the drill! Mardi Bras is here and the full list of ways to get involved is below for you to peruse and select one or five ways to help women experiencing homelessness. Let the party planning begin!

  • Bring your friends and join us for a fundraising event at Berserk Bar (125 S. Stevens) on March 1st from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Appetizers and a Mardi Gras photo booth will be part of the festivities! (Proof of vaccination required)

  • Throw a virtual Mardi Bras party to raise awareness of the barriers facing women experiencing poverty and homelessness.


  • Purchase items on the cultivated Amazon wish list that can be found on the Volunteers of America website.

  • Drop off your donations at the Drive-Thru Drop-off event on Saturday, March 5th, anytime between 10:00am and 2:00pm at Hope House shelter located at 318 S. Adams St. 
Because Homelessness Shouldn't Be a Life Sentence