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December 2020
Verne Windham is a familiar voice after 36 years hosting KPBX music online
Serving 'the least' shifts from dining with dignity to grab-and-go meals
Rental assistance program is being coordinated by coalition of groups
ECEAP is part of new mixed income apartments in the Liberty Park area
Family Promise isolates cases of COVID among families in Mission shelter
State commissions make recommendations on police reform and COVID
South Korean missionary is a clinical therapist and a pastoral counselor
Program helps North Idaho children step into the world with confidence
Editorial: Food Security Coalition, a church's outreach are examples of ways to act
Sounding Board: Faith leaders support state guidelines, call for leadership and for aid
November 2020
Websites are being developed to sell fair trade products
Dishman Hills preserves land and nature next door to subdivisions
High school youth lead the PJALS' Young Activist Leaders Program
Nigerian religion professor says concept of God preceded missionaries
Need for food and effort to provide it climbs significantly in region
COVID jump-started Street Medicine program for homeless people
Small businesses connect to create more equitable, resilient economy
Editorial: Solidarity, presence, persistence needed to overcome hate, inequality
Sounding Board: Black pastors to White pastors: 'We are beyond talk. We want action.'
Sounding Board: PJALS and 30 partners call community to join post-election action
October 2020
Susan Hales learns from, stands in solidarity with people of diverse cultures
Historian is sensitive as he selects information to include on black churches in NW
Faith community can still assist in promoting participation in the 2020 census
'Dignity of a Shower' is latest in a series of films on homelessness
HBPA promotes ties to help Hispanic businesses, education and cultural events
NAACP Spokane increases participation to address emerging, ongoing racism
Coeur d'Alene naturopathic doctor serves community as well as his clinic clients
A mother's experience leads her to start a nonprofit to mentor at-risk youth
350 Spokane's interfaith action poster lists 12 steps individuals and groups can take
Sounding Board: Faith and nonprofit communities respond to area's recent wildfires
May we arise from the deluge of discouragement to save democracy
September 2020
River cleanup efforts require persistence to keep standards once approved
Trainer moved out of her comfort zone, and invites others out of theirs
Resource Directory shares resources to meet needs, connect the community
Marijke Fakasiieiki consults part time with The Fig Tree to build support
Lonnie Mitchell retires as pastor, but will continue to serve the community
Inland NW Land Conservancy preserves land by forging agreements with owners
YWCA Spokane's CEO reports on 14-day racial equity, social justice challenge
Liz Montgomery founded SIDS group to save infant's lives after her baby died
Holy Trinity Orthodox priest, retiring after 32 years, reflects on changes
Cultural and religious symbolism set attitudes on race about dark and light
Readers share about evictions, being the church, voting, diversity and more
International Week of Peace celebration by HREI in Coeur D'Alene
Summer (June, July, August) 2020
N-Sid-Sen is offering 'Families at Camp' to give families a get-away
Kroc Center in Coeur d'Alene forged partnerships to serve community
Three agencies partner during pandemic to serve women and children
Second Harvest responds to second wave of pandemic: hungry people
Yakima groups support efforts of fruit packing workers on strike
Lutherhaven is finding alternatives to traditional camps for summer
Camp Spalding is holding onsite option open while developing Plan B
Ross Point plans to open with using protocols for health and safety
Camp Cross opts with "loving one another' and keeping people safe
Methodists offer virtual camp fires, keeping up to 275 campers involved
Several camps hope to offer sessions for low-income children
Funeral directors find online platforms helpful in arranging services
Catholic Cemeteries do mostly graveside committal services for families
Fairmount Memorial director is concerned limits delay grief process
Hennessey displays messages during the services to support families
Despite numbing quantity of tragedies, may outrage bring change sought
Faith Leaders group hears health perspectives of effects of COVID-19
Faith leaders discuss options for worship as region begins to open
Virtual conversation explores impact of pandemic on people of color
The Lands Council stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter efforts
Lutheran bishop calls for anti-racism work in Northwest Intermountain Synod
Whitworth leaders present a statement on 'Racial Violence in America'
Gonzaga University presents a statement on the death of George Floyd
YWCA Spokane announces 14-day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge
Earth Ministry/ WAIPL asserts that environmental justice is racial justice
Every one of us lives in a community, society and country that is racist
Human Rights Task Force supports peaceful protests, condemns violence
Spokane Coalition Against Racism presents Platform for Change on Juneteenth
Spokane NAACP sees there is much more work to do to achieve civil rights
Inland NW Land Conservancy recognizes a long-overdue conversation has begun
Statewide program will present a webinar Aug. 26 with information on Medicare
May 2020
Coeur d'Alene community garden offers people both food and respite
Bystander intervention training focuses on anti-Asian discrimination
PJALS and APIC offers responses bystanders can use to counter racism
SNAP collaborates to address food, shelter, medical and financial needs
Spokane Food Fighters find niche for helping restaurants feed people
Salvation Army recruits new volunteers to respond to increased need
Creators' Table is a new ecumenical congregation serving West Central area
For Earth Day Live, local youth urge inclusion of climate change in studies
GU vice president gives overview of changes in mission and ministry
Food program organizer sees that God led him into feeding children
Incredible ingenuity inspires new ways to interact and influence
Supporters share reasons to appreciate and give to The Fig Tree
Educator and KSPS offer timely programs to serve students, families
Region's farmers' markets will have different protocols this season
April 2020
Carla Peperzak helped the Dutch Resistance, now helps educate on the Holocaust.
Helpers are evident in response to COVID-19 - part #1 A - H
COVID-19 is call to action for agencies and volunteers - part #2 J - R
Nonprofits muster resources to meet new needs - COVID #3 - S - Z
Directory editor develops online Resource Directory supplement for COVID-19
Women and Children Free Restaurant offers meals other nonprofits serve
Yom HaShoah event cancelled but art, essays on 'Superheroes' judged
Businesses and agency gifts aid Union Gospel Mission in feeding people
Steve Scott spends 'time off' volunteering at Second Harvest
Faith leaders share insights to help members adjust to time of COVID-19
UCC churches in Pacific Northwest are finding ways to connect more online
Inland NW Presbytery minister suggests seeing God at work
Catholic Bishop of Spokane sets guidelines to reduce spread of infection
Episcopal Diocese Spokane says churches find new ways to be church
Northwest Intermountain Lutheran bishop uses wonders of technology
United Methodist District leader says distancing needed is 'physical,' not social
Disciples of Christ Regional minister urges creativity in worship, meeting
Pastor, organizer team up to elicit needs of West Central neighborhood
Advocating for housing stretches one woman out of her comfort zone
CMTV14 gives people access to video tools for COVID-19 and all times
May our concern for community in this crisis seed a new 'normal' for us
We need the 'time out' and healing that Sabbath is intended to give usiv
Four of eight speakers for 2020 Fig Tree benefits share their comments
March 2020
Faces of deacon's family reflect the many faces in God's house
Donna Simanton has advocated for peace through her 95 years
State and local issues for tenants and landlords opens conference
2020 census outreach through faith communities to hard-to-count groups
Community leader uplifts the need to work together for change
Panel focus on need for relationships and systemic compassion for homeless
Workshop identifies dynamics of racism and white supremacy
Workshop reports progress in responsible investing, advocacy
Faith entities aid people in having a voice on bills
Couple welcome asylum seeker into their lives, help him share his story
St. Vincent de Paul envisions scaling its services to the county's growth
Scandanavian lifelong learning integrates just relations: it happens here, too
Workshop leaders look at value immigrants bring to the society, economy
Environmentalists offer ways to challenge climate change, forest fires
February 2020
Whitworth chaplain for diversity tells students past informs present
MLK Center asks city to vote on its new name
Nursing professors at Gonzaga seek to overcome stigma, improve care
Fig Tree will help the census reach people
Gonzaga hosts Holocaust Museum exhibit
Intern understands discrimination people seeking housing face
Ferris student calls for seeing King's dream 20/20 through a new lens
NAACP leader calls people to link arms and continue work for civil rights
MLK Day is a chance to pass on the legacy and history of civil rights
Holocaust survivor recognizes witness of a survivor
Center for Justice responds to vulnerable people, community's needs
Institute's educational exhibits elicit conversations on human rights
Faith community shares hope for creation leading to Expo '74' 50th
January 2020
Murdered Missing Indigenous Women movement challenges policies, stereotypes, violence, silence
Maurice Smith invites community to come together around homelessness
Financial advisor Paul Viren appreciated opportunity to give through Rotary 21
Missionary Sister gains English skills at Gonzaga University to serve her global community
Downtown 'mission field' is right outside the door of First Presbyterian Church in Coeur d'Alene
Whitworth professors tell how insights from immersion in Central America influence lives and studies
Act, love, unite to help create the beloved community of justice, peace
Who are migrants, asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants?
Sounding Board: Letters invite advocacy, carrying on dream, welcoming refugees
