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Stepping Stones Transitional Housing helps alleviate the symptoms of poverty, and works to address the issues that cause it.
37.9 million Americans live below the poverty line - U.S. Census Bureau
The monthly child poverty rate increased from 12.1 percent in December 2021 to 17 percent in January 2022, the highest rate since the end of 2020. The 4.9 percentage point (41 percent) increase in poverty represents 3.7 million more children in poverty due to the expiration of the monthly Child Tax Credit payments - Columbia University
Stepping Stones offers Family Transition Housing for households with three or more members. Families can stay on a month-to-month basis for up to 24 months while focusing on boosting income, reducing debt, and tackling root causes of homelessness. The program offers structure, supervision, support, and life skills training, serving as a bridge from homelessness to permanent housing for families.
The Salvation Army Spokane helps those in need to overcome housing challenges through a variety of homeless housing programs on campus.
Housing insecurity and prolonged poverty are strongly linked, and that's why we work to provide short and long-term housing programs to displaced families. The Salvation Army Spokane offers many programs on campus that provide refuge to struggling children, women, men, and families, from overnight and emergency shelters to transitional living centers that help rebuild lives.
A 30-unit apartment complex for homeless families with children who meet the HUD standards of 30% to 50% of Spokane's Annual Medium Income. All families must participate in case management and Life Skill classes. Families may reside in this program for up to 24 months while they work toward increasing their income, paying off any debts, and addressing issues that led to their homelessness; all while working toward affordable housing.
For more information, or to apply for this program, call 509-325-6810.