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THRIVE International
THRIVE International provides temporary-refugee housing, education, and empowerment programs, all under one roof. In this short feature, Executive Director Mark Finney shares the heart behind THRIVE’s mission—creating a place where newly arriving families not only find safe housing, but also the tools, community, and support they need to rebuild their lives and thrive in Spokane. Watch this quick video and you’ll see how THRIVE goes beyond meeting immediate needs, offering hope, opportunity, and a pathway towards becoming a THRIVing member of our community.
Braided Education
Braided Education, an Indigenous led organization, is creating meaningful outdoor learning experiences that connect students to the land and the importance of environmental stewardship. In direct partnership with the Spokane Tribe, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, and with support from local environmental and state agencies, Braided Education helped facilitate a salmon release at the confluence of Hangman Creek and the Spokane River. Students from Cheney and Mead School Districts participated in the event, releasing salmon fry they had raised in the classroom into the river to help restore a once-native population. Watch the full story in our quick video to see how Braided Education is nurturing curiosity, responsibility, and connection in the next generation.
Covenant Homes and Resources
Covenant Homes and Resources in Spokane, Washington, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe and supportive housing for pregnant women and mothers. Located at 2012 N Ruby St, they offer a sanctuary where women can find refuge, receive resources, and make informed decisions about their futures. Their mission emphasizes generational transformation through stable housing and compassionate care .
Vets on the Farm
Vets on the Farm is where purpose takes root—turning military service into a new mission on the land. Created by the Spokane Conservation District, this inspiring program helps veterans heal and thrive through hands-on work in farming, ranching, and conservation. From planting seeds to raising livestock, veterans find renewed strength, camaraderie, and direction in the fields. Whether it’s growing fresh produce for local markets or restoring native habitats, each project becomes a way to serve their community again—this time with boots on the ground and hands in the soil. Vets on the Farm doesn’t just teach agriculture—it cultivates hope, healing, and a future as rich as the land they tend.
NE Youth And Family Services
Northeast Youth & Family Services (NEYFS) is more than just a resource center—it’s a lifeline for families in Northeast Spokane. With heart and purpose, NEYFS connects parents and children to essential services like housing support, food access, early childhood education, and mental health resources. Whether it’s delivering diapers to young mothers, helping a family stay warm through the winter, or guiding teens through mentorship and skill-building programs, their work is rooted in compassion and community. NEYFS stands as a powerful advocate for equity and healing, walking alongside families with dignity and care as they build brighter, more stable futures.
Asante Health Medical Practice in Spokane
The Asante Health Medical Practice in Spokane is in the West Central Community Center is where patients go where they want to be heard and be treated. The clinic will be open Monday-Friday 9-5 and to schedule an appointment or ask any questions about the clinic, call their number at (509) 808-2835 or go to their website at asantehealth.org. Later this week we will be talking with the clinic’s main doctor in a one-on-one interview about the practice. Click the video for more details.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for children and teens in the Spokane area. Since 2001, the organization has offered a variety of programs that focus on academic success, leadership development, and healthy lifestyles. Today we talk to Wendy Drum about the amazing child care opportunities.
Central Valley School District – SAFE Center
The Central Valley School District SAFE Center or, Student and Family Engagement Center is working to create a community hub that serves the social, emotional, academic, medical, mental health and nutritional needs of students and families in our community. This center serves the needs of it community with a holistic approach. All engagement center services are free and available to all children, youth, parents and families who live in CVSD regardless of social, ethnic or socioeconomic status.
Spokane Workforce Council – Supporting Local Small Business
The Spokane Workforce Council’s small business grants are specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by BIPOC-owned businesses. By offering financial assistance, mentorship, and networking opportunities, these grants empower BIPOC entrepreneurs to thrive, create jobs, and contribute to Spokane’s economic diversity.
For more information or to apply, visit the Spokane Workforce Council’s website or contact the grant support team at (509) 960-6255.
Naomi Community – Support Groups for Women
We spoke with Trena Garrett, Executive Director of Naomi Community. NAOMI is a community where healing happens and lives flourish. They provide a safe haven for mothers, daughters, and children enduring trauma. Watch to find out more on how Naomi journeys with those suffering from trauma to help heal and teach women and their children to love and live well.
West Central Community Center
A long standing pillar of the West Central neighborhood of Spokane, the West Central Community Center is providing childcare, health and nutrition services, programs for developmentally disabled adults, and recreation activities for youth and adults.
Partners With Families and Children
We discovered Partners with Families and Children while talking with one of our other FOX 28 Game Changers. Partners with Families & Children prevents, interrupts and repairs cycles of abuse and neglect within families. We had a chance to speak to Partners about hope and we heard first hand from one of their clients about the hope that Partners provided to her and her family.
Miss Spokane Scholarship Program
The Miss Spokane Scholarship Program offers young women in our area a chance to grow, providing educational grants and making a positive impact on our community through the inspiring participants. These women often go on to become community leaders. Julia Zimny is a prime example of this success. A recent Gonzaga graduate and the 2024 Miss Spokane, Julia sat down with us to share her journey of growth and how the scholarship program played a crucial role in helping her reach where she is today.
The Gathering House
The Gathering House has taken a novel approach on how to use one of there biggest assets, the church itself. See how they have taken a space that is typically vacant 6 days a week and turned it into a driver of community support.
No Li Brewhouse
The No-Li Brewhouse is a Spokane staple that has been embedded in our community since its founding. Hear about this Spokane business’s start and the inspiration for its long-standing community-minded business practices, inspired in part by Expo ’74.
Giving Back Spokane
Giving Back Spokane’s Rick Clark describes the history of Giving Back Spokane. The reason behind their name change from Giving Back Packs and how there mission has evolved into something even larger.
Greater Good Northwest
Greater Good Northwest defines it mission like this. We exist to amplify awareness of the needs of the community and facilitate collaborative impact for the Greater Good.
We speak to Jesse Johnson, a board member who tells us about the mission and how Greater Good Northwest is seeking to better the community through finding common ground.
Let’s Go Aerospace Magazine – Top Drawer Media
Top Drawer Media’s CEO and Publisher, Dean Cameron delves into the inception of a groundbreaking publication named “Let’s Go Aerospace.” This innovative youth magazine aims to provide a unique and unprecedented insight into the Aerospace industry for young individuals.
Cameron emphasizes the magazine’s mission to expose the youth to the Aerospace sector in ways that were previously inaccessible, offering an unparalleled opportunity for exploration and education.
Volunteers of America Eastern Washington
Explore the significance of the Volunteers of America (VOA) and its impact on homeless youth in Spokane and the surrounding area. Recognized as December 2023’s Game Changer of the month, Volunteers of America Eastern Washington has been making a substantial difference in the lives of those in need.
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What constitutes a FOX 28 Game Changer?
A FOX 28 Game Changer is an individual or group that plays a pivotal role in positively transforming the community through purposeful and impactful actions. These actions encompass a spectrum of support, ranging from financial contributions, time investment, and the application of unique skills to serving as influential advocates who promote the community in a positive manner.
FOX 28 Game Changers actively respond to the specific needs of their community, demonstrating a consistent commitment to making a lasting difference. Whether through sustained assistance to individuals, immediate aid to larger groups, leadership in community initiatives, or the application of specialized skills for the benefit of others. A FOX 28 Game Changer goes beyond conventional efforts, elevating their contributions to a higher level. Their generosity, dedication, and influence collectively exemplify a profound commitment to community well-being, making them true catalysts for positive change.