Artisans

04/22/2026

📣 Spokane County Transition Fair

Families, students, and educators 💜 this is a great opportunity to start planning for life after high school!

Join Spokane County Community Services for a Transition Fair connecting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to employment and community resources.

🗓 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
⏰ 10am-1pm
📍 The Hive: 2904 E Sprague Ave., Spokane, WA

✨ Connect with DVR & DDCS counselors
✨ Meet 12+ local agencies
✨ Learn about School to Work & Job Foundation programs
✨ Explore supports for employment and adulthood

No registration required!

🔗 Learn more:
https://www.spokanecounty.gov/1332/Transition-Services

This event helps students and families connect with local agencies and build a plan for employment, independence, and life after graduation

04/15/2026

Big congratulations are in order 🎉💜

One of our amazing clients, Trevor, was named Employee of the Month for April at Safeway on Francis Ave!

His hard work and commitment continue to shine, and this recognition is so well deserved.

Trevor is so grateful and proud of his award, so Colin took him to get it framed!

Great job Trevor!

04/15/2026

🐝 We’re here today at the Pend Oreille County Resource Fair! 💜

📍 Bess Herian Elementary School Gym
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM

Come stop by and connect with the Artisans team 💜

We’re here to share information about our employment and community inclusion services, answer questions, and connect with individuals and families in the community.

👉 Come say hi and learn how we can support you or someone you care about

We’d love to meet you 🐝💜

04/15/2026

Come say hi 🐝⸱ ˙ ⸱ ˙⸱ ˙ ⸱ ˙

We’re excited to share that Artisans will be at the Pend Oreille County Resource Fair!

Join us on April 15 from 4:00–6:00 PM at Bess Herian Elementary School Gym in Cusick, WA

This event brings together local organizations and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Stop by our table to:
• Learn about employment and community inclusion services
• Ask questions about getting started with Artisans
• Connect with our team

We’d love to meet you, connect, and talk about how we can support you or someone you care about 💜

04/14/2026

🐝 We’re at the Spokane County Career Expo today 4/14!

📍 Spokane County Fairgrounds
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Come stop by and connect with the Artisans team 💜

Whether you’re looking for a job, exploring your next step, or supporting someone in their employment journey, we’d love to meet you.

👉 Come say hi and learn how we can support you or someone you care about

04/13/2026

We’ll be at the Spokane County Career Expo tomorrow!

📍 Spokane County Fairgrounds
🗓 Tuesday, April 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Come stop by and connect with the Artisans team 💜

Whether you’re:
• Looking for a job
• Exploring your next step
• Supporting someone in their employment journey

We’re here to help.

We’ll be sharing information about our employment services, answering questions, and connecting with our community.

👉 Come say hi and learn how we can support you or someone you care about

04/09/2026

We’re excited to recognize Willow Grove as our March Community Partner of the Month!

Willow Grove is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate support to seniors and their families, helping them navigate important decisions with dignity, care, and respect. Their commitment to meeting each individual’s unique needs truly shows in everything they do.

We are proud to partner with a team that values inclusion and creates meaningful opportunities for our clients.

Mary and Brandan both volunteer at Willow Grove and are doing an amazing job supporting the kitchen team. Mary has been part of Willow Grove for quite some time, and her consistency and dedication have made her a valued part of the team. Brandan has also been enjoying this new volunteer opportunity.

A big thank you to Emilio, the kitchen manager, and the entire Willow Grove team for creating such a welcoming and supportive environment.

This recognition was presented by Artisans staff Peyton and Andrew, who continue to build strong partnerships in our community.

We’re grateful for partners like Willow Grove who help make meaningful community inclusion possible 💜

04/01/2026

April is Spokane Gives Month! This year, we are partnering with LaunchNW to utilize the www.VolunteerSpokane.org platform, making it easier than ever for community members to find and sign up for projects.

04/01/2026

Everyone who receives services from DSHS has the right to have someone advocate on their behalf when it comes to planning and receiving supports.

In this video, Ivanova Smith talks about people who can be an advocate, times when someone might want to have help being heard and the right to talk to an advocate without interference.

If you receive services from DSHS, or support someone who does, this video is for you!

Everyone who receives services from us has the right to have someone advocate on their behalf when it comes to planning and receiving supports.In this episod...

03/30/2026

🎉 THIS WEEKEND!! It’s here!