City of Spokane funds 50 emergency shelter beds to help in colder weather

SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane is helping open emergency homeless shelter beds for people during the colder winter months.

Last month, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown declared a state of emergency which allowed the city to bypass standard processes and get funding quicker.

The city says the new beds will have 50 new beds available at four scattered shelter sites operated by Revive Counseling Services, Jewels Helping Hands, the YWCA, and Community, Advocacy, and Treatment (CAT).

The funding will also help with additional mobile medication assisted treatment services.

“As we head into colder weather, it is imperative that we do what we can to keep people safe and sheltered. This emergency declaration was critical in helping the City of Spokane expand emergency shelter capacity and provide needed assistance to those who may be on the brink of becoming homeless,” Mayor Brown said. “I am deeply grateful to the faith communities and non-profits who are helping us make the most of our scarce resources.”