This week we had our final meeting of the Spokane Collaborative, as the program’s funding has been discontinued in 2025. Though there is some sadness in change and endings, we took some time this week to celebrate the milestones and success with both past and present collaborative members.
The Spokane Collaborative had participation from over 50 organizations that worked together to address gaps in the region. They were a driving force for change, writing letters to policy makers, sharing opportunities for cross-collaboration, and participating in “learning shorts” about bite-sized equity actions for bigger systems change. They were even awarded the Cross-Sector Innovation Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In its tenure, the Spokane Collaborative allocated over $900,000 to community projects to support regional equity.
