Relief
Relief. Days 2 through 7. The outpouring arrives, donations, volunteers, hot meals. Spokane shows up.
Spokane is here. We see the need.
Donations, volunteers, and hot meals arrive. This is when it's okay to receive, accepting help isn't taking from someone who needs it more.
- Hot meals, supplies, and donated essentials.
- Volunteer support for immediate tasks.
- Mutual aid offers from local organizations.
The kindness can be overwhelming, and it can be hard to accept. Some people feel a wave of relief; others feel exposed or undeserving. Both are okay.
- Receiving help can feel harder than giving it.
- You are not a burden. This is what community is for.
- It's okay if the kindness makes you cry.
Wanting to help and not knowing how is its own weight. So is feeling guilty for being spared. Both belong here.
Spokane is here and the need is real, including yours. Let people help you. There will be time to give it back.
No wrong answer. Pick whatever's closest.
Looking for something you can do right now? Explore self care →
What you can do now
The help is arriving, let yourself receive it. This is a marathon, so taking support now is how you keep going, not a debt you owe.
Local organizations are offering exactly this right now. Take what you need.
See food & water offers →Clothing, diapers, hygiene items, and laundry from local organizations.
See basic-needs help →If you looked for something and hit a wall, tell us, we'll follow up if we can help, and it's how we find the gaps and recruit more support.
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