For years, Kevin was homeless. He lived in his van in a parking lot near a friend’s house. The van was operational, but he couldn’t legally drive it. Kevin’s driver’s license was void because of a medical condition that causes unpredictable seizures. It was too dangerous for him to drive, not knowing when a seizure …
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Spokane Homeless Connect January 25, 2022 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spokane Convention Center: 202 W Spokane Falls Blvd Spokane, WA 99201 The Spokane Homeless Connect brings many helpers together in one room. Those who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless can get help for everything from housing assistance to a haircut …
Kohl and his wife were staying at a homeless shelter with their two kids. The family had been homeless for two years. They lost their last rental after their lease ended and the rent went up. The couple had been working but were unable to find housing. They had some problems to overcome. Kohl enrolled …
Life was stressful, confusing, and painful for Lourdes. Domestic violence forced her to leave her home. She came to Goodwill for help and found the Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) program. They helped her get into a new apartment, but the help didn’t stop there.Lourdes built her digital skills with classes in basic computer use, …
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Steven moved to Spokane to care for his brother. When his brother’s had to move to a care facility, Steven could no longer afford the rent.
Athena hit rock bottom. A mental health breakdown put her in the hospital, and when she was released, she was homeless. She had no one to count on except herself, but she didn’t think of herself as a dependable person. She had been struggling with homelessness for almost four years and was in a toxic …
Sometimes life throws us a curve ball. In 2008, Mike lost his job and his home. After a few months at Union Gospel Mission, Mike moved into Pioneer Victory House for homeless veterans. He lived there until Healthcare for Homeless Veterans helped Mike get his own apartment in 2011. Mike was living semi-independently with support for rent …
Mike gains housing, builds skills with help from Goodwill. Read More »
Steven lost his wife, his health, and his job, and then lost his housing. How long could he live out of his ca
