Thrive moves 80 families before Spokane site closes
The housing program’s Spokane building is being sold by its owner.
All 80 families living in Thrive International’s Spokane center have secured other housing before the location shuts down at month’s end. Some moved into apartments, while others joined nearby housing programs, including one run by Catholic Charities.
A farewell gathering Thursday night brought families, employees, friends and donors together. The nonprofit has supported hundreds of immigrant and refugee families during four and a half years at the site. Executive director Mark Finney described the building as a setting where people experienced hope, healing and joy.
One former resident, Paula Hodge, came from Guyana and spent six months at the center with her daughter. With guidance from a case manager, she found work and made a housing plan suited to her budget. Although the move came before she could save as much as she wanted, Hodge obtained a studio in North Spokane. Staff members will use the coming week to empty and clean the property. Thrive’s programs serving women and youth are set to move into shared offices at Knox Presbyterian Church.
- The Spokane center closes at the end of this month.
- All 80 resident families moved into other housing.
- Staff will clean and vacate the property during the next week.
- Women and youth programs will move to Knox Presbyterian Church.
Source: KXLY ↗
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