Spokane Police Department
The organization that I chose was our local Spokane Police Department, more specifically, the Downtown Precinct. Here, the officers are working hard to protect our community and to keep us safe!
Local Organization
Whitman County Sheriff’s Department
According to the Whitman County Sherriff’s Office website “The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office is committed to making Whitman County a safe place to live, work and raise families. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office strives to enhance the quality of life within Whitman County by working together with area law enforcement agencies and the community at large as we respond to the needs of those we serve.”.
Hillyard Senior Center
The mission of the Hillyard Senior Center is to create a philosophy and provide an environment which encourages seniors to keep an active mind and body. Programs are offered to challenge and stimulate seniors, promote good physical and mental health, and give a sense of well being and enthusiasm for life.
PAWS- Progressive Animal Welfare Society
PAWS is an organization based in Seattle, also known as Progressive Animal Welfare Society. The PAWS Mission Statement is: “PAWS is people helping cats, dogs and wild animals go home and thrive – whether home is the family room or the forest. We do this by rehabilitating orphaned and injured wildlife, sheltering and adopting homeless cats and dogs, and educating the community to inspire compassionate action for animals.”
Cheney Parks and Rec
Provide, promote, and coordinate park maintenance as well as recreational and cultural opportunities in a safe and healthy environment for the benefit and enjoyment of the Cheney community.
Crosswalk Youth shelter
The purpose of Crosswalk is to end child homelessness and connect the kids to supporting and stable services. They have an array of case managers, health care workers, volunteers, teachers, and chemical dependency counselors to help work with the kids. Crosswalk also provides clothes, showers, and personal hygiene products, three meals a day, transportation, recreational activities, and many more.
