Spokane Area Jewish Family Services

08/22/2026

The city of Spokane has received a $1 million grant from the state Department of Commerce to assist residents affected by the Spokane Complex fires, along with a $500,000 grant received by the county.

08/12/2026

Important information from the City of Spokane.

Please read these information to ensure you have adequate safety measures in place when returning home after a wildfire

08/12/2026

Our friends at The Fig Tree have put together a very helpful Short-Term Fire Response Directory. Check out the link for details.

08/10/2026

Spokane Public Schools, Innovia Foundation, the City of Spokane, Spokane County, and the American Red Cross are compiling local resources available to support staff and families impacted by recent wildfires. This extremely helpful website is updated daily.

Local resources for staff and families impacted by the recent wildfires: food, shelter, medical care, financial help, and more.

07/22/2026

A complete map of places to cool down throughout the region can be found on the Cooling Resources Interactive Map, produced by the Gonzaga University Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment: https://gonz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=f1e9424b84954502ba1163b9765480dd&extent=-13198140.5003%2C5973955.3809%2C-12919451.0952%2C6128205.3039%2C102100

07/16/2026

"Wildfire smoke drifted into the Spokane region overnight into Thursday morning, leading to unhealthy air alerts from monitors set up by the Spokane Clean Air agency. The pollutant level sat at 168 as of 8 a.m., firmly in what is considered the unhealthy level category. ... The reason for the hazy air could be a result of multiple wildfires to the north of Spokane, said National Weather Service Meteorologist Miranda Cote."

Wildfire smoke drifted into the Spokane region overnight into Thursday morning, leading to unhealthy air alerts from monitors set up by the Spokane Clean Air agency.

07/15/2026

This has been and will continue to be a very hot week. Cooling centers can be literal lifesavers.

As a leader and partner in public health, we protect, improve and promote the health and well-being of all people through evidence-based practices.

07/01/2026

Our friends at Southside Community Center are hosting an AARP Smart Driver course (the nation’s first refresher course, designed for drivers age 50 and older) on Tuesday and Wednesday July 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. You can make checks payable to AARP. To receive the AARP rate, bring your membership card to class. Attendance at both 4-hour sessions is required to receive a certificate. This time commitment is for you if you want to:

• Qualify for a multi-year discount on your auto insurance. Many providers offer discounts for a defensive driving certificate ranging from 5% to 10% that last for three years. The ongoing savings generally outweigh the upfront cost and time commitment.

• Refresh your driving skills and your knowledge of the rules — and hazards — of the road.

The course covers research-based safe driving strategies, information on the effects of medication on driving, preventive measures to reduce driver distractions, proper use of safety belts, airbags, anti-lock brakes, new technology found in cars today, tech-niques for handling left turns, right-of-way, and roundabouts, state-specific rules and regulations in key areas, including construction zones, child safety seats, school buses, cellphone use, and more.

06/11/2026

Frontier Behavioral Health's Caregiver Stress-Busting Program (SBP) is a free, evidence-based, 9-week virtual program designed to help caregivers manage stress and anxiety, improve quality of life, connect with other caregivers, and more.

Upcoming sessions include:
June 23-August 18
August 17-October 12
September 24-November 19

Call (509) 458-7450 Option 2 to learn more!

06/11/2026

Local coverage of the changing philanthropic landscape from the Spokane Journal of Business.

While baby boomers currently favor supporting traditional Spokane area institutions such as hospitals and universities, a younger generation of givers is prioritizing social justice and environmental causes, often choosing to donate their time over money, some Spokane-area nonprofit leaders say.