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Barbara's Story
As a social worker for Washington state and for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Barbara spent 14 years of her life helping others. However, Barbara's career came to a hal... more >>
As a social worker for Washington state and for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Barbara spent 14 years of her life helping others. However, Barbara's career came to a hal... more >>
Tammy's Story
Tammy has spent a lot of the past year in pain. The 32-year-old, who was steadily employed for more than 11 years as a caregiver, has been unable to work for the past six ... more >>
Tammy has spent a lot of the past year in pain. The 32-year-old, who was steadily employed for more than 11 years as a caregiver, has been unable to work for the past six ... more >>
Devin's Story
Six-year-old Devin recently enjoyed a fun snack that was provided through Second Harvest's Healthy Snacks Healthy Kids program. Devin is one of about 140 kids at the North... more >>
Six-year-old Devin recently enjoyed a fun snack that was provided through Second Harvest's Healthy Snacks Healthy Kids program. Devin is one of about 140 kids at the North... more >>
Tammy's Story
Tammy has spent a lot of the past year in pain. The 32-year-old, who was steadily employed for more than 11 years as a caregiver, has been unable to work for the past six ... more >>
Tammy has spent a lot of the past year in pain. The 32-year-old, who was steadily employed for more than 11 years as a caregiver, has been unable to work for the past six ... more >>
Dean's Story
Dean has battled a weight problem while working two low-paying jobs at a time for most of his life. After Dean got a decent paying job with benefits working for a local sc... more >>
Dean has battled a weight problem while working two low-paying jobs at a time for most of his life. After Dean got a decent paying job with benefits working for a local sc... more >>
Jerry's Story
Jerry, 49, coming back from an injury, can't find work is homeless. Jerry got sidelined from the workplace after one of his knees went out. As a bartender and food server ... more >>
Jerry, 49, coming back from an injury, can't find work is homeless. Jerry got sidelined from the workplace after one of his knees went out. As a bartender and food server ... more >>
Jennifer's Story
Jennifer is a busy mom who works part-time while raising four children. Although her husband works full-time for a local energy company, feeding growing children is tough,... more >>
Jennifer is a busy mom who works part-time while raising four children. Although her husband works full-time for a local energy company, feeding growing children is tough,... more >>
Jason's Story
Jason is trying to get his family back together. His girlfriend works fulltime in Zillah, where she lives with their 1 and 2-year-old daughters, and Jason, who is 28 years ... more >>
Jason is trying to get his family back together. His girlfriend works fulltime in Zillah, where she lives with their 1 and 2-year-old daughters, and Jason, who is 28 years ... more >>
Karen's Story
Karen's husband has a small remodeling business and work is scarce. To make matters worse, some of his customers are paying late – or not paying at all – as they experien... more >>
Karen's husband has a small remodeling business and work is scarce. To make matters worse, some of his customers are paying late – or not paying at all – as they experien... more >>
Chantelle's Story
Rising gas prices have made everything less affordable for Chatelle, a single mother who works full time as office assistant to support her children. "It's tough because the... more >>
Rising gas prices have made everything less affordable for Chatelle, a single mother who works full time as office assistant to support her children. "It's tough because the... more >>
Rob's Story
Rob has found a way to give back to his community in spite of battling lifelong challenges with cerebral palsy. The 42-year-old has limited use of one arm and faces challeng... more >>
Rob has found a way to give back to his community in spite of battling lifelong challenges with cerebral palsy. The 42-year-old has limited use of one arm and faces challeng... more >>
Cathy's Story
Cathy has been disabled for a decade and does her best to stretch her Social Security check to pay for bills and groceries for herself and her 15-year-old daughter. The fam... more >>
Cathy has been disabled for a decade and does her best to stretch her Social Security check to pay for bills and groceries for herself and her 15-year-old daughter. The fam... more >>
Terri's story
At 55, Terri never thought she'd be raising her grandchildren. But in spite of having adult kids who work hard and are good parents, tough times in the North Idaho construc... more >>
At 55, Terri never thought she'd be raising her grandchildren. But in spite of having adult kids who work hard and are good parents, tough times in the North Idaho construc... more >>
Tara's Story
Tara is one of thousands of Spokane County residents who are looking for jobs. With unemployment hovering at about 9 percent and no instant fix for the economy on the ho... more >>
Tara is one of thousands of Spokane County residents who are looking for jobs. With unemployment hovering at about 9 percent and no instant fix for the economy on the ho... more >>
Renee's Story
It has been a tough few months for Renee and her husband. "We got laid off so we are struggling to put food on the table and pay our bills," said Renee, the mother of four d... more >>
It has been a tough few months for Renee and her husband. "We got laid off so we are struggling to put food on the table and pay our bills," said Renee, the mother of four d... more >>
Connie's Story
Connie and her husband, Danny, are lucky to be alive. After being treated with chemotherapy for two different types of cancer, 61-year-old Connie is in remission. Her husban... more >>
Connie and her husband, Danny, are lucky to be alive. After being treated with chemotherapy for two different types of cancer, 61-year-old Connie is in remission. Her husban... more >>
Paula's Story
Paula and her husband had good jobs as masseuses until the economy took a turn and companies and individuals had less to spend. At the time, when they were living in Phoenix... more >>
Paula and her husband had good jobs as masseuses until the economy took a turn and companies and individuals had less to spend. At the time, when they were living in Phoenix... more >>
Hannah's Story
At 23-years of age, Hannah knows what it's like to take a hit from a bad economy. The mother of a 1-year-old son, named Joey, Hannah has been working as a housekeeper while... more >>
At 23-years of age, Hannah knows what it's like to take a hit from a bad economy. The mother of a 1-year-old son, named Joey, Hannah has been working as a housekeeper while... more >>
Sierra's Story
Like many authors, Sierra Pauley wanted her book to reflect her deepest beliefs. So the 8-year-old wrote "Jump Roping with Smiles for Food" and donated the proceeds to Second... more >>
Like many authors, Sierra Pauley wanted her book to reflect her deepest beliefs. So the 8-year-old wrote "Jump Roping with Smiles for Food" and donated the proceeds to Second... more >>
Katie's Story
Katie, the mom of an 8-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son, has been out of work since last fall. She had just completed college and was working as a paid electrical appre... more >>
Katie, the mom of an 8-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son, has been out of work since last fall. She had just completed college and was working as a paid electrical appre... more >>
Karen's Story
For six years, Karen worked hard doing customer service for a cell phone company. But when health problems surfaced, she was let go from her job with the option of reapplying... more >>
For six years, Karen worked hard doing customer service for a cell phone company. But when health problems surfaced, she was let go from her job with the option of reapplying... more >>
Kathy's Story
Kathy and her husband have been in a financial bind since she was laid off from her job as an industrial laborer, one month ago. At 45, Kathy suffers from a severe type of a... more >>
Kathy and her husband have been in a financial bind since she was laid off from her job as an industrial laborer, one month ago. At 45, Kathy suffers from a severe type of a... more >>
Kelly and Greg's Story
Kelley and Greg know that life can change in an instant. The couple lost their home in Hauser Lake, Idaho to an electrical fire early this spring. Within a few weeks, they g... more >>
Kelley and Greg know that life can change in an instant. The couple lost their home in Hauser Lake, Idaho to an electrical fire early this spring. Within a few weeks, they g... more >>
Randy's Story
Randy was three semesters away from a bachelor's degree in business administration at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho when the economy took its toll and he lost ... more >>
Randy was three semesters away from a bachelor's degree in business administration at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho when the economy took its toll and he lost ... more >>
Marlana's Story
Marlana and Brad are among thousands of local families who stepped down a rung on the economic ladder during the past year. Brad, a 39-year-old welder, was... more >>
Marlana and Brad are among thousands of local families who stepped down a rung on the economic ladder during the past year. Brad, a 39-year-old welder, was... more >>
Ashley's Story
Ashley was gutsy enough to compete in a profession typically dominated by men. But when a work injury hit and she found it difficult to walk and stand, the mother of two was ... more >>
Ashley was gutsy enough to compete in a profession typically dominated by men. But when a work injury hit and she found it difficult to walk and stand, the mother of two was ... more >>
Billye's Story
They pulled at her heart strings from the very beginning. Twin boys weighing barely four pounds each, born to a drug addicted mom and needing a loving home. Seven years ago... more >>
They pulled at her heart strings from the very beginning. Twin boys weighing barely four pounds each, born to a drug addicted mom and needing a loving home. Seven years ago... more >>
John and Reba's Story
As a former logger, John, a 59-year-old North Idaho resident, was accustomed to physical labor. But when a work-related accident broke his neck and damaged six disks in his... more >>
As a former logger, John, a 59-year-old North Idaho resident, was accustomed to physical labor. But when a work-related accident broke his neck and damaged six disks in his... more >>
Agency Spotlight: Salvation Army
Lisa has gone through some tough financial times since being diagnosed with acute diabetes and neuropathy in 2004. The 41-year-old struggles to maintain blood sugar levels ... more >>
Lisa has gone through some tough financial times since being diagnosed with acute diabetes and neuropathy in 2004. The 41-year-old struggles to maintain blood sugar levels ... more >>
Bobby's Story
As a former military man, 66-year-old Bobby has a tough attitude toward cancer. With eight grandchildren to chase around the yard, the Hillyard resident is determined to beat... more >>
As a former military man, 66-year-old Bobby has a tough attitude toward cancer. With eight grandchildren to chase around the yard, the Hillyard resident is determined to beat... more >>
June's Story
Economic woes struck June's family of eight at an inconvenient time. June had given up her job to focus on parenting a teenage son with severe ADHD and to help her mother, ... more >>
Economic woes struck June's family of eight at an inconvenient time. June had given up her job to focus on parenting a teenage son with severe ADHD and to help her mother, ... more >>
Amy's Story
As a mother of two battling a life-threatening blood disease, 35-year-old Amy worries about nutrition. She and her 2-year-old son, Zachary, who was born with a colon disord... more >>
As a mother of two battling a life-threatening blood disease, 35-year-old Amy worries about nutrition. She and her 2-year-old son, Zachary, who was born with a colon disord... more >>
Agency Spotlight: Our Place
Ask Peggy Sammons what gets her to work each day at Our Place Community Ministries and the conversation turns quickly to the people who are helped. Sammons, Executive Direct... more >>
Ask Peggy Sammons what gets her to work each day at Our Place Community Ministries and the conversation turns quickly to the people who are helped. Sammons, Executive Direct... more >>
Shirley's Story
Shirley was there for her friends when they needed help. She would drive them to the Harrington Food Bank when they were running low on groceries. That's what good friends do... more >>
Shirley was there for her friends when they needed help. She would drive them to the Harrington Food Bank when they were running low on groceries. That's what good friends do... more >>
Agency Spotlight: Women's Hearth
Inside a storefront with big windows clad in lacy curtains, women who've experienced a world of hurt find a respite from the cold. Some visit briefly to take a shower and ge... more >>
Inside a storefront with big windows clad in lacy curtains, women who've experienced a world of hurt find a respite from the cold. Some visit briefly to take a shower and ge... more >>
Kristina's Story
Kristina learned at a young age that it's tough to raise a child while working minimum wage jobs. The 25-year-old, who's completing a two-year college degree in office admin... more >>
Kristina learned at a young age that it's tough to raise a child while working minimum wage jobs. The 25-year-old, who's completing a two-year college degree in office admin... more >>
Stephanie's Story
Raising four children on a single income is difficult for Stephanie and her husband. The Coeur d'Alene couple lives a family-focused life that's based on necessities,... more >>
Raising four children on a single income is difficult for Stephanie and her husband. The Coeur d'Alene couple lives a family-focused life that's based on necessities,... more >>
Barbara's Story
As a social worker for Washington state and for the Multiple Sclerosis So... more >>
As a social worker for Washington state and for the Multiple Sclerosis So... more >>
Tammy's Story
Tammy has spent a lot of the past year in pain. The 32-year-old, who was... more >>
Tammy has spent a lot of the past year in pain. The 32-year-old, who was... more >>
Devin's Story
Six-year-old Devin recently enjoyed a fun snack that was provided through... more >>
Six-year-old Devin recently enjoyed a fun snack that was provided through... more >>
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