Where We Are...
Fall 2022 Appeal Letter from Tim Swartout, Executive Director
Fall 2022 Appeal Letter from Tim Swartout, Executive Director
Lower Level
New Community Church
518 W Third Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
Downtown Spokane
at 3rd Ave & Howard St
Access by the
Howard Street door.
Fall 2022 Appeal Letter from Tim Swartout, Executive Director
Fall 2022 Appeal Letter from Tim Swartout, Executive Director
Fall 2022 Appeal Letter from Tim Swartout, Executive Director
As we come to the end of this summer’s unusually warm temperatures and look forward to a cooler season, I’m reflecting on the difference we make in the lives of those we serve, as shown by the appreciation proclaimed by many who need our sustaining gifts of food.
Homeless and hungry, Kathy has been traveling by foot over the past year to S
As we come to the end of this summer’s unusually warm temperatures and look forward to a cooler season, I’m reflecting on the difference we make in the lives of those we serve, as shown by the appreciation proclaimed by many who need our sustaining gifts of food.
Homeless and hungry, Kathy has been traveling by foot over the past year to Shalom Ministries, six times a week regardless of the weather, and sometimes under difficult circumstances. Recently, Kathy came with a beautiful bouquet of flowers she arranged to show her appreciation for the unconditional support received from Shalom Ministries: “While I struggled to walk you provide not just a cane, but a flowered one; when I had nothing decent to wear, you provided dry clean clothing; when I began to lose hope you provided words of encouragement and genuine caring; when I felt like I didn’t matter you treated me as if I did; you fed me over and over again. You helped me change my life.”
With her gifts of flowers, hugs, and tears of joy, we celebrated Kathy’s renewed life. Moreover, Shalom Ministries continues to celebrate YOU for being there for Kathy and all who come to Shalom Ministries seeking meals, renewal, and hope. Thank you!
Since 1994, Shalom’s Dining with Dignity has been serving fresh hot meals prepared in our own kitchen, 5,127 in June alone, reaching many of Spokane’s homeless and poor. Some walk great distances, having not had a nourishing meal for two or more days.
Please consider a generous financial donation that will help secure our on-going pledge to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Without you and the support of others, we would not be able make this happen. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! You may mail your contribution to PO Box 4684, Spokane, WA 99220 OR donate through our website: www.shalommeal.org!
Sincerely,
Tim Swartout, Executive Director
What We Do...
What We Do...
What We Do...
Dining with Dignity
Breakfast: Monday through Thursday, 7:30-8:15am
Dinner: Monday and Tuesday, 4:30-5:15pm
Serving over 50,000 meals annually.
Pathways
Community Volunteers who accept admission to the program become core team members and receive benefits of job and life skill training, case management, mentoring, housing assistance, and a monthly stipend.
Who We Are...
What We Do...
What We Do...
In the 1970s and 1980's, Central United Methodist Church in downtown Spokane reached out to its homeless and hungry neighbors with a meal ministry. A nationwide effort, called Shalom, within the United Methodist Church to create effective ministries in urban settings inspired the church in 1994 to create a separate 501(c)3 in Spokane that
In the 1970s and 1980's, Central United Methodist Church in downtown Spokane reached out to its homeless and hungry neighbors with a meal ministry. A nationwide effort, called Shalom, within the United Methodist Church to create effective ministries in urban settings inspired the church in 1994 to create a separate 501(c)3 in Spokane that brought together religious, business, political, and social service communities to find solutions to poverty and homelessness. While Central UMC has now closed, Shalom Ministries is hosted in its old building by New Communities Church and retains a strong connection with other United Methodist Churches in the area, as well as with other churches from many traditions. Shalom seeks to build relationships and community amongst people who are disenfranchised. By providing a safe, loving, and accepting environment the door can be opened for healing and renewal, creating a sense of belonging to something greater than one’s self.
Can you volunteer?
Who Are Our Guests?
Who Are Our Guests?
YES, when we receive the green flag to safely move forward to serve our diners inside. The Pandemic is currently prevented us from expanding our volunteer force. We so appreciate the many ways in which you are reaching out to our diners in the meantime, by donations of supplies, warm clothing, and financial gifts!
CALL 509-455-9019
or Donate by clicking on the donate button!
Who Are Our Guests?
Who Are Our Guests?
Who Are Our Guests?
“In most cases, to be homeless in America is not a sign of laziness or incapacity, but an indicator of people who struggle immensely, both physically and emotionally, to survive against the odds.”
We serve all who come to us seeking to be fed: young and old, men and women of any race or creed. Most are homeless or
“In most cases, to be homeless in America is not a sign of laziness or incapacity, but an indicator of people who struggle immensely, both physically and emotionally, to survive against the odds.”
We serve all who come to us seeking to be fed: young and old, men and women of any race or creed. Most are homeless or underemployed; some are fighting addiction or illnesses, and all struggle immensely to survive against the odds.
Benefactor Focus
Who Are Our Guests?
Benefactor Focus
This month we lift up two special partners in ministry: Rotary 21 of Spokane, who recently assisted Shalom with the purchase of additional kitchen equipment, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), who committed to Shalom a Hunger Grant of $7,000 a year for three years!
Thanks to these faithful partners!