Positive change can start with hello.
Simple words can have an inspiring effect, ultimately changing the trajectory of someone’s day for the better. We believe that together, we can have a positive effect on the community members who are in need and ready to change their lives. Join us in saying hello and supporting our commitment to creating lifelong opportunities for those in our community.
Our Mission
hello for good is committed to helping Spokane community members connect to important resources and take advantage of opportunities that will help them thrive.
Donations and Volunteers
Help Us Grow Our Community
Donations will fund initiatives and programs that provide sustainable solutions for addiction recovery, education, housing, job training, and employment.
May 16, 2025
Hello for Good Spring Symposium
Join us for an engaging and informative dialogue with Judge Steven Leifman, a pioneering force in reforming how the criminal justice system handles mental illness. His work in Florida resulted in massive decreases in recidivism and we are honored he is coming to Spokane to share his insights.
Strategy
Vision & Approach
Through a collaborative effort with business owners, leaders, and community members, we strive to create full-spectrum solutions that address addiction recovery, housing, education, job training, and employment to create real and lasting change.
Implement sustainable solutions
hello for good is dedicated to compassionately leading and implementing sustainable solutions for individuals in need throughout Spokane.
Learn from and share with local leaders
The hello for good steering committee meets weekly to learn from and share with local leaders and experts from across the country about homelessness, mental health, and addiction to help guide our actions and decisions.
Spokane Unite
Spokane Unite, an initiative modeled after successful campaigns in Houston and Atlanta, is an effort to establish an independent authority tasked with making strategic, coordinated decisions and investments, to achieve the best outcomes. Recently regional elected leadership recently announced a 90-day due diligence period to evaluate options for a regional and collaborative model to improve our collective efforts to address homelessness and its impacts on our community. Click here to learn more.
The Steering Committee
Katy Bruya
Co-chair
Washington Trust Bank
Chris Patterson
Co-chair
Washington Trust Bank
Mike Allen
Spokane Community College
Harold Clarke
Retired Judge
Latisha Hill
Avista Utilities
Roy Koegen
PF Consulting
Jeffrey Nave
The Inland Group
Shelly O'Quinn
Innovia Foundation
Andrew Rolwes
Downtown Spokane Partnership
Fawn Schott
Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington / Northern Idaho
Ariane Schmidt
Integrate Technology, LLC
Larry Stone
Stone Group of Companies
News
Spring Symposium: Fri May 16, 2025
13 Mar 25
Join us for an engaging and informative dialogue with Judge Steven Leifman, a pioneering force in reforming how the criminal justice system handles mental illness. His work in Florida resulted in massive decreases in recidivism and we are honored he is coming to Spokane to share his insights.
Fall 2024 Symposium Recording
23 Oct 24
9/10/24 PRESS CONFERENCE ON DOWNTOWN SAFETY ~ Zona Blanca Restaurant Closure
11 Sep 24
Fall Symposium: Tues Sept 24, 2024
20 Aug 24
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