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Mission Statement

Department Mission: Enrich the quality of life for vulnerable and at-risk populations through the administration and coordination of local, state and federal funds and through collaborative partnerships with non-profit and government agencies that improve coordination and maximize the use of public and private resources to meet human service needs.

 Funding Opportunities
2011 Human Services General Funds Grant RFP
2011 Human Services General Funds Grant Application
2011 Humans Services General Funds Grant Program Logic Model and Budget Pages
2010.11 Warming Center RFQ 8.30.10 Revision
2010.11 Warming Center Application
2010.11 Warming Center Reimbursement Schedule
Funding Awards

 Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

The City of Spokane’s HMIS was one of the first systems in the nation for homeless data collection.  The Human Services Department has provided Technical Assistance both locally and nationally and participated in several national studies on poverty and the homeless utilizing statistics from our HMIS.  The City of Spokane’s HMIS has  national recognition; in 2005 the HMIS received the Homelesss Information System Pioneer Award and  in 1998, the HMIS was presented with the John J. Gunther Best Practices Blue Ribbon Award, both from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It has also received the Association of Washington Cities Municipal Achievement Award.  The Human Services Department continuously participates both on a state and national level with the HMIS initiative.

 >> HMIS User Agreement Form
>> HMIS Intake Form
>> HMIS Informed Consent Form
>> Revocation of Consent Form

 Spokane Homeless Coalition

MISSION STATEMENT: Spokane Homeless Coalition is a collaborative effort of the individuals and organizations/agencies addressing the challenges of homelessness in the communities of the greater Spokane region.  Through education, legislative advocacy, mutual support and a sharing of resources, the Coalition strives to prevent homelessness, as well as create the ability of the communities to respond to individual needs.