The Spovangelist

Nobody can escape the fact that all kinds of nonprofits, civic institutions and businesses these days are abuzz with how to take advantage of social media. The mania has reached such epic proportions that specialized marketing consultants have come out of the woodwork to meet the demand. Of course the mystique about things like Facebook [...]

Does Spokane have an underground party culture? We’ve heard tales of what People’s Park was like back in ’74 when employees of the Expo got together to unwind at the end of the day. We’ve also heard a lot recently about the punk rock/new wave community that added character to our nightlife back in the [...]

When people think of philanthropy they usually think of things like the Gates Foundation, wealthy community figures, or some kind of corporate giving program. But with many traditional centers of wealth freezing up in the throes of our topsy-turvy economy, micro-philanthropy from the everyday masses is becoming more and more important. This often means contributions [...]

“This July 4th, let’s declare our food independence by sourcing the ingredients for our holiday meals as locally, sustainably and deliciously as possible, and let’s ask our elected officials to do the same.” Spokane is proud to be an All-American City. What better way to act on our patriotism than to celebrate the bounty of [...]

Let’s admit it, yuppie bashing has been around for a long time. Some claim that “too many yuppies” is one thing they can’t stand about Seattle. Yet Spokane has a healthy handful of it’s own brand of yuppiedom, and we’re glad they’re here to stay. The Spokane Society of Young Professionals (SSYP) is a homegrown [...]

The Washington Bus is an “innovative vehicle for hands on democracy.” Literally. And these kids love cheesy puns just about as much as we do, so consider yourselves warned… Based out of Seattle, the bus has been around for only two short years and their driving record is impeccable. Whether it is voter registration, leadership [...]

You may have caught wind of a developing project called Sustainable September. Along with a growing cadre of partners, Spokane’s Community-Minded Enterprises has catalyzed planning for a whole month of sustainability-related education events this September. The purpose of the event is to increase awareness and foster relationships that will lead to a more environmentally and [...]

Happy Birthday Blog! A lot has changed over the last twelve months. Venues and restaurants have come and gone, and countless numbers of people have too. KYRS Thin Air Radio has a whole slew of new shows on the air, and is getting ready to reach Chewelah, Loon Lake and Deer Park with 6,000 watts [...]

It isn’t very often we stumble across local agencies that tell their story so well it needs no annotation. Bravo, behold and admire: Blue Button Apparel is a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to changing the world both locally and globally.  Located in Spokane, we produce premium quality custom apparel for organizations who care about the [...]

January is National Mentoring Month, who knew? Mentoring is proven to be one of the most effective ways to make a positive difference in the life of a young person, often having a higher time-to-impact ratio than tutoring, scholarship programs, and other group-based after school activities. If you’re getting a little bored hanging out with [...]