If you or someone you know has been affected by the Spokane wildfires, help is available, and it's easier to find than you might think. Spokane Public Schools, the Innovia Foundation, the City of Spokane, Spokane County, and the American Red Cross have jointly launched a central online resource hub that organizes housing, food, financial, and other assistance by category, and it's updated daily as new resources come in.
This guide walks through what's available, how to reach each category directly, and who to call if you need help figuring out where to start.
What Is Spokane Community Resources and Who Runs It?
The hub is located at spokanecommunityresources.org and was launched this week through a partnership between Spokane Public Schools, the Innovia Foundation, the City of Spokane, Spokane County, and the American Red Cross. It brings together dozens of local organizations that can help residents impacted by the wildfires, and new listings are added regularly, so it's worth checking back often rather than bookmarking a single result.
If your organization can offer services, supplies, or space, the site also has a process for submitting your information for review before it's listed publicly.
What Categories of Help Are Available?
The site organizes resources into 15 categories. Each one links directly to the current, up to date list of organizations for that category:
- Childcare and Family Support
- Cleanup and Debris Removal
- Clothing Resources
- Emergency Housing and Shelter
- Evacuation Support
- Financial Resources
- Food Assistance and Meal Programs
- Legal Aid for Disaster Related Issues
- Medical Care
- Mental Health Services
- Pet and Livestock Sheltering
- Prescription Medicine Resources
- Transportation Assistance
- Water Distribution
- Wildfire Recovery Assistance
Because listings are added and updated daily, we're linking directly to each live category instead of reprinting a snapshot here, so you always see the most current information.
A Few Well Known Organizations Already Listed
To give a sense of what's available, some of the organizations already active on the hub include the American Red Cross, SpokAnimal, and the Spokane Humane Society for pet and livestock needs, CHAS Health and Frontier Behavioral Health for medical and mental health care, Second Harvest for food assistance, Family Promise of Spokane for housing, and Gesa Credit Union for emergency financial relief. This is a small sample. Each category page linked above has a fuller, current list.
Where Can You Get Immediate Help by Phone?
If you're not sure where to start, you don't have to search alone.
Call or text 211 to be connected with local services and get help finding the right resource for your specific situation. Interpreter support is available by phone if English isn't your first language.
Call 911 if you have a life threatening emergency. Do not wait.
How Can You Help Someone Else Find These Resources?
If you're not personally affected but know someone who might be, sharing this information can make a real difference. A neighbor, coworker, friend, or family member may not know where to start, and a single link or phone number can save them hours of searching during an already difficult time.
We're Here to Help Too
Recovering from a wildfire touches every part of life, including decisions about your home, your neighborhood, and what comes next. Emiley and Zech at Rios and Co Real Estate are keeping a close eye on these resources and are glad to talk through what recovery, rebuilding, or a next step in the Spokane housing market might look like for your family, whenever you're ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is spokanecommunityresources.org? It's a central online hub launched by Spokane Public Schools, the Innovia Foundation, the City of Spokane, Spokane County, and the American Red Cross to organize local resources for people affected by the Spokane wildfires, covering 15 categories from housing to legal aid.
How often is the resource hub updated? The site is updated daily as new resources and organizations are added, so checking back regularly is worth it even if you didn't find what you needed on your first visit.
What is 211 and how is it different from 911? 211 is a free service that connects you with local nonprofit and government resources, including housing, food, and financial assistance, and interpreter support is available. Call 911 only for life threatening emergencies.
Is help available for pets and livestock affected by the fires? Yes. SpokAnimal, the Spokane Humane Society, and the American Red Cross are among the organizations listed under the Pet and Livestock Sheltering category on the resource hub.
Where can displaced families find free childcare in Spokane right now? The Childcare and Family Support category on the resource hub lists several current options, including support through Spokane Public Schools and local family service organizations.
Can my organization be added to the resource hub if we want to help? Yes. The site has a submission process for nonprofits and organizations that can offer services, supplies, or space. Listings are reviewed before they're published.
This article is for general informational purposes. Resource availability, hours, and eligibility may change as recovery efforts continue. For the most current information, visit spokanecommunityresources.org or call or text 211.
