Spokane VOICES

I am updating files in the Office and have discovered several VOICES member files are hugely outdated and some phone numbers have been changed. If you are a member of VOICES please call me at 385-5046 or e-mail me at [email protected] with your updated information! Otherwise I can't get in touch with you about Community Meetings and Events. You can also leave a message on our Facebook profile... the address is https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneVOICES

Spokane VOICES VOICES advocates for and empowers low-income individuals to advocate for themselves through educating the community about issues that most impact low-income individuals. We are working towards solutions to end the cycle of generational poverty.

VOICES is looking for members that live in the 3rd District who want to meet with Representatives and tell their stories. If you are not sure what district you are in click on the link above and follow the directions. We would love to here from you! You can either contact me, Romney at 509-385-5046, e-mail us at [email protected], or message us on facebook. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/default.aspx

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VOICES is announcing our new Interim Director, Jeffrey Carrol. Jeffrey is also the Board President, and will be stepping in and taking over the role of Director until further notice. Romney Simpson is the new Operations Manager and if you need to contact VOICES you can call her at 509-385-5046. Kiondra Bullock is no longer working for or affiliated with VOICES. I'll be updating everyone on the Community Meetings within the next few days. Please be patient with us as we go through these changes.

Everyone please share this photo and stop by and help. Let's STOP HUNGER in the Inland Northwest. Thanks!

"Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too." ~ Albert Schweitzer

"Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals." ~ Martin Luther King

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