The annual Spokane Homeless Connect is Eastern Washington’s largest and longest-running homeless and at-risk services event. The Connect takes place in the Spokane Convention Center and brings together providers from veteran services and warrant quashing to hot meals and showers to on-site haircuts and more.
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There was a time when Jennifer didn’t know how she was going to be able to pay her next month’s rent. She was stuck in a time of deep struggle, and everywhere she looked for help didn’t work. “I was one foot away from being homeless again,” she said. She has been let down too
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Struggling on the Streets Antonio was having a really tough time. He was homeless and living on the streets, struggling with addiction. Every day was a battle just to find enough to eat and feed his addiction. But deep down, Antonio was tired of living this way. He knew he needed help to change his
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Life before Goodwill was tough for McGavin. He struggled to find housing stability. He was in transitional housing, which means he had a place to stay temporarily. But things weren’t looking well for him. He couldn’t pay his rent, and he was on the edge of becoming homeless again. It felt like he was stuck
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Chaay lived in pure chaos. She struggled with substance abuse, mental health concerns, and homelessness. She spent many nights not knowing if she would have a safe place to rest her head. Chaay wasn’t happy with where she was in life and where her life was going. She was tired of living in the same
Chriselda struggled with substance abuse for many years. She was homeless in Tri-Cities, Washington. It wasn’t the best place for her. She was surrounded by influences and situations that made it difficult for her to get sober. Her family lived in Spokane. So she didn’t have a lot of contact with them. Sometimes, she would
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Tina was homeless and lived in her car. In May 2021, she was in a car accident. She was driving alone down an empty street at night. Another driver passed her with their high beams on. And before Tina’s eyes could readjust to the night, she drove her car off the road. She rolled down
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After prison, Elmer lived on the streets for five or six years. He struggled to get into a healthy routine, away from negative influences. It was difficult for Elmer to change his lifestyle while he was still surrounded by crime and drugs. He felt helpless and hopeless. A friend of his was in Goodwill’s Housing
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Matthew didn’t have a place to live when he came to Goodwill for help. He was so happy when we helped find a home for him and his three children. An electrical fire started in the home. But luckily Matthew quickly put it out. Goodwill helped Matt’s family rent a storage unit and hotel while
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