Northwest Autism Center

08/19/2026

If you know of anyone who lost essential therapeutic equipment or any other medically necessary items in the recent Spokane Complex Fires, Elevations is standing by to help families with supplies and funding to assist with replacing therapeutic equipment. Spread the word to those who may need it!

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08/19/2026

There is a special back to school night this Friday for Legendary Nights! Stop by Riverfront Park at the North Bank Courts for free food, music, and fun late night basketball with the Lilac City Legends!

After a week off, LEGENDARY NIGHTS
start back up this Friday night!!!
Spokane Word

08/18/2026

The Lay Guardian Toolkit is a resource for non-professional guardians to help navigate the guardianship process in Washington State.

08/17/2026

Northwest Autism Center had an incredible time attending Unity In the Community this past Saturday as a vendor for the first time! 🙌🏼

This multicultural celebration brought together live entertainment, community resources, cultural appreciation, family activities, and so many opportunities for connection. We were truly impressed by the size, energy, and warmth of the event, and we were grateful to be part of such a meaningful and beautiful day in Riverfront Park. ☀

Throughout the event we connected with more than 500 individuals, families, and children at our booth. One of our favorite activities is our sensory bin, but this time instead of asking people to guess what an item was, we asked them to tell us how it made them feel. The answers were thoughtful, creative, funny, and sometimes surprisingly beautiful. It sparked so many great conversations and moments of connection!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, explore our sensory activity, ask questions, and share a moment with us. We loved being part of a celebration that honors culture, community, inclusion, and the many people who make Spokane such a vibrant place to call home! ❤

08/14/2026

We had such a wonderful time at Northeast Community Center's THEZONE Back to School Literacy Fair yesterday!

Northwest Autism Center loved connecting with kids, parents, caregivers, and community members throughout the event. We tossed out fruit snacks, shared resources with families, and had so much fun watching everyone take their best guess at how many tiny ducks were hiding in our duck jar 🦆

Some of our favorite moments were seeing siblings, kids, and parents team up to count, debate, guess, and laugh together. It was such a simple activity, but it created so many fun little moments of connection at our booth 😊💞

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello. We loved being part of such a joyful community event!

08/14/2026

We are so excited to be in Riverfront Park for Unity In the Community tomorrow! Come say hi at the clocktower!

We would like to welcome you to our website and invite you to be a part of our cause. We are always looking for great people and companies to help us expand diversity and cultural awareness in the Inland Northwest. If you are interested in becoming a committee member, we will start our planning sess...

08/12/2026

Tomorrow!

⏰ TOMORROW! Back to School Literacy Fair
📍 Northeast Community Center, 4001 N Cook St
🕑 Thursday, Aug 13, 2–5 pm

Free food, free books & supplies, free haircuts, a fun kids space, and EWI of Spokane's Literacy Zone downstairs. Bring the whole family!
To make sure every student gets what they need for the school year, we ask that students be present to receive school supplies.

Double-check you're in The ZONE: https://zone-checker-frontend.vercel.app/

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08/10/2026

So awesome! The free emergency drop-in camp for children ages 4 and older at Shadle Park High School is extended through Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.

THROUGH WEDNESDAY: We’re extending the free emergency drop-in camp for children ages 4 and older at Shadle Park High School through Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. It will run 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, with lunch provided.

Our camps this week will be in partnership with , of the Inland Northwest , and Spokane Parks and Recreation .

The Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) will also be open at the school through Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more about the DAC and find a range of other resources at spokanecommunityresources.org.

For those in need of business attire at the start of a new work week: has helped us gather a broad range of donated professional clothing and shoes , which will be available at Shadle Park High School through Wednesday at 6 p.m.

We encourage anyone with physical donations to contact our community partners, such as Salvation Army, for drop off, rather than bringing them to the DAC. We can, however, accept gift cards at the DAC. Gift cards are the most immediately useful item for families impacted by the fires.

Our thoughts remain with everyone impacted by the fires, and we’re grateful for all who've come together in service.

08/10/2026

FREE back to school haircuts at the Literacy Fair this Thursday!

In addition to our upcoming Literacy Fair!

Fresh cut, fresh start! ✂️
At this year's Back to School Fair, kids can get a FREE haircut — first come, first served!
Haircuts are simple trims to start the year fresh, no fades or fancy styles. There'll be a sign-in sheet when you arrive to hold your spot in line, so come early!
Please note: children must be present to receive a haircut and school supplies.

08/10/2026

We're going to have a table at the Back to School Literacy Fair THIS THURSDAY! Free books, school supplies, and other resources available for families. Come find us and say hi!

Mark your calendars, ZONE families!
Our Back to School Literacy Fair is happening Thursday, August 13, 2–5 pm at the Northeast Community Center (4001 N Cook St).

This year we've got:
🍽️ Free food
📚 Free books & school supplies
✂️ FREE simple back-to-school haircuts (first come, first served!)
⭐ A Fun Kids Space
📖 A reading of "Wait!" by Miss Spokane

Not sure if you're in The ZONE? Check here: https://zone-checker-frontend.vercel.app/

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