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2023 Spokane Neighborhood Summit

2023 Summit Event Guide
(PDF 1.3 MB)

Event Information

83 residents participated in the Summit
24 neighborhoods were represented
9 workshops were hosted
The 2023 Spokane Neighborhood Summit did not use any City funds to support the event. The event was possible through donations and sponsorships from community partners including: Spokane City Credit Union; Idaho Central Credit Union; Rosauers Supermarkets; Craven's Coffee; Spokane Transit Authority; and the City of Spokane Fire Department

Workshop Videos

Diversifying Funding Streams - Applying for Grants
Creating - In Spokane We Belong
Working With City Government, City Council and Community Centers

Workshop Resources

Leveraging Community Partnerships for Sustainable Impact

Presenter: Gabby Ryan (City of Spokane, Community Programs Coordinator)

Presentation (PDF 1.4 MB)

Diversifying Funding Streams: Grants, Sponsorships, Fiscal Sponsors, 501(c)(3)

Presenters: Cammy Presho (Greater Good Northwest and Spokane Public Library Business Lab), Victor Frazier (Audubon-Downriver Neighborhood), Julie Biggerstaff (Browne's Addition Neighborhood), and Kathryn Alexander (Bemiss Neighborhood)

Presentation (PDF 978 KB)
Handout (PDF 109 KB)

Speaking Truth: Communicating with Courage, Compassion and Candor

Presenter: Dr. Rachelle Strawther (Founding Director, Center for Lifelong Learning, Gonzaga University and Cofounder, Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Academy)

Presentation (PDF 719 KB) – Please contact Rachelle at strawther@gonzaga.edu before sharing.

Working with City Government, City Council and Community Centers

Presenters: Andy Hoye (Southgate Neighborhood), Karen Stratton (District 3 City Council Member), Dave Richardson (Executive Director of the Northeast Community Center), Brian Coddington (City of Spokane, Director of Communications and Marketing), and Patrick Striker (Office of Neighborhood Services Director)