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The Carl Maxey Center The Carl Maxey Center is a Black/African-American focused Cultural Center located in East Central.

💡 SBRN Business Tip: Don’t Rely on Word of Mouth Alone. Word of mouth is powerful, but it only reaches the people your e...
10/05/2026

💡 SBRN Business Tip: Don’t Rely on Word of Mouth Alone. Word of mouth is powerful, but it only reaches the people your existing customers happen to talk to.

A strong digital presence helps your business get discovered by people who are actively looking for what you offer. Your website, Google Business Profile, and social media can help potential customers find you, learn about your products or services, build trust, and make the decision to buy.

More visibility can mean more customers—and more revenue.

If you’re a Black-owned small business in Spokane and need help strengthening your digital presence, SBRN is here to help.

🎤 Your voice deserves to be heard. We still space for you to read at our upcoming event. 🗣️Calling all poets, songwriter...
10/02/2026

🎤 Your voice deserves to be heard. We still space for you to read at our upcoming event. 🗣️

Calling all poets, songwriters, spoken-word artists, and creative writers! Join us for Poetry for the V.I.B.E.S.

An open creative space to share your work, express yourself, and connect with fellow creatives.

✨ Tuesday, October 6 | 5–7 PM
📍 Carl Maxey Center
🎙️ Ages 14+
💬 3–5 minutes at the mic
🆓 Free: registration required

Whether you’ve been performing for years or you’re stepping up to the mic for the first time, come share your words, your story, and your V.I.B.E.S.

👉 Register and claim your spot at the mic!
🔗 https://carlmaxeycenter.org/youth-outreach/poetry-for-the-vibes

⚖️ Join us for the Sandy Williams Justice Center Legal Clinic on October 14. Community members can receive free legal in...
10/01/2026

⚖️ Join us for the Sandy Williams Justice Center Legal Clinic on October 14. Community members can receive free legal information, learn about available resources, and get guidance on navigating their legal concerns.

📅 October 14
📍 Carl Maxey Center
🕐 2:30 PM–4:30 PM

Whether you have questions about a current legal issue or simply need help understanding your options, stop by and connect with our team.

If you'd like to fill out our intake form ahead of time:
🔗 https://cmcswjcoi.legalserver.org/modules/matter/extern_intake.php?pid=129&h=daa817&

👩🏾‍⚖️ Legal support starts here.

🎉 BINGO & LUNCH 🎉Join us every Thursday at Noon at the Carl Maxey Center for a fun afternoon of bingo, community, and co...
09/30/2026

🎉 BINGO & LUNCH 🎉

Join us every Thursday at Noon at the Carl Maxey Center for a fun afternoon of bingo, community, and connection! 💚

🎁 Great prizes
🍲 Light lunch provided
❤️ Meet new friends
🎲 Free and open to the community

Come play a few rounds, grab some lunch, and spend time with your neighbors. There’s always room for one more at the table!

📍 The Carl Maxey Center
3114 E 5th Ave, Spokane, WA
🕛 Every Thursday at Noon

Bring a friend and come join us!

💗 The Carl Maxey Center is open Tuesday–Thursday, 10 AM–4 PM and Friday, 10 AM–12 PM. Stop by, say hello, connect with o...
09/29/2026

💗 The Carl Maxey Center is open Tuesday–Thursday, 10 AM–4 PM and Friday, 10 AM–12 PM. Stop by, say hello, connect with our programs, or visit our Free Market, where community members are welcome to take what they need, no questions asked.

Have items you’d like to share with the community? Donations to the Free Shop are always welcome! Together, we can make sure resources reach the people who need them.

📍 Carl Maxey Center
3114 E. 5th Ave., Spokane, WA

🎤 YOUR WORDS. YOUR STORY. YOUR V.I.B.E.S. Got bars? A poem? A song? Something you’ve been writing in your Notes app at 2...
09/28/2026

🎤 YOUR WORDS. YOUR STORY. YOUR V.I.B.E.S.

Got bars? A poem? A song? Something you’ve been writing in your Notes app at 2AM? 👀

Pull up to Poetry for the V.I.B.E.S. and put it on the mic. Whether you’ve been performing for years or this is your first time, your voice deserves to be heard.

✨ Ages 14+
🎙️ 3–5 minutes per performer
🗓️ October 6 | 5–7 PM
💸 FREE
📍 Carl Maxey Center

No pressure. No judgment. Just words, creativity, and good V.I.B.E.S.

Register. Claim your spot. Say what you came to say. 🎤🔥

🔗 https://carlmaxeycenter.org/youth-outreach/poetry-for-the-vibes

There are resources right here in our community designed to help you thrive. Whether you’re building a business, looking...
09/25/2026

There are resources right here in our community designed to help you thrive.

Whether you’re building a business, looking for legal support, seeking opportunities for your youth, or simply need a place to connect, The Carl Maxey Center is here to help you find your next step.

📍 Stop by.
🤝 Get connected.
💪 Know your resources. Know your power.

🔗 carlmaxeycenter.org

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. KNOW YOUR RESOURCES. ⚖️Legal challenges can be stressful and confusing, but you don’t have to navigate...
09/24/2026

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. KNOW YOUR RESOURCES. ⚖️

Legal challenges can be stressful and confusing, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.

The Sandy Williams Justice Center is here to connect our community with legal information, resources, and support. Whether you have questions about housing, employment, family matters, or other legal concerns, knowing where to turn is an important first step.

📍Fill out an intake form and stop by The Carl Maxey Center and learn more about the resources available to you.

🔗 https://cmcswjcoi.legalserver.org/modules/matter/extern_intake.php?pid=129&h=daa817&

Your rights matter. Your voice matters. Your community is here for you.

Looking for a fun way to spend your Thursday? Come join us at the Carl Maxey Center for BINGO every Thursday from noon–2...
09/22/2026

Looking for a fun way to spend your Thursday? Come join us at the Carl Maxey Center for BINGO every Thursday from noon–2 PM! 🥳

🎲 BINGO
🍽️ Light lunch provided
🤝 Community, conversation & fun
⏰ Every Thursday | 12–2 PM

Bring a friend, bring your lucky streak, and come enjoy an afternoon with your community! ❤️

📍 Carl Maxey Center
3114 E. 5th Ave., Spokane, WA

Everyone is welcome!

Your business deserves to be seen, and online visibility can make all the difference. 👀Through the Small Business Resili...
09/21/2026

Your business deserves to be seen, and online visibility can make all the difference. 👀

Through the Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN) at the Carl Maxey Center, we help Black-owned businesses build their brand, strengthen their online presence, and connect with the community they serve.

Be Seen. Be Found. Be Supported.
Your business has a story. Let’s make sure people can find it. 💜

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3114 E 5th Avenue
Spokane, WA
99202

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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