Join the community for Spokane Gives in April

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Spokane Gives month runs throughout April and getting involved is easy:  visit VolunteerSpokane.org. More than 34,000 volunteers have given 170,000 hours of service during the first three years. Their efforts have amounted to $4 million in volunteer impact.

The United Way of Spokane County, STCU, Empire Health Foundation and several community partners are encouraging service organizations and volunteers to sign up. Spokane Gives matches people to their passions, and an hour or two makes a big difference.

Spokane Mayor David Condon and his Cabinet will join volunteers from the community in tackling a list of spring projects at the Northeast Youth Center. The event marks the beginning of Spokane Gives Month, which has seen more than 34,000 volunteers give 170,000 hours of service for a total impact of $4 million since its inception three years ago. Numerous volunteer activities are available throughout the month at VolunteerSpokane.org.

WHEN:                      Tues., April 4, 9:30 am to 2 pm

WHERE:                    Northeast Youth Center, 3004 E. Queen

WHAT:                      Volunteer projects, including painting, playground improvements, installation of fencing and garden boxes, and other spring cleaning activities.

 

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