Homeless Outreach

PROGRAM PURPOSE: To coordinate various service projects that benefit the local homeless
population while educating and promoting awareness about the myriad issues surrounding
homelessness in Spokane. Homeless Outreach at Gonzaga University includes partnerships
with community organizations such as the House of Charity, St. Margaret's Shelter, Union
Gospel Mission, The Women's and Children's Free Restaurant, Spokane Homeless Coalition,
and many others. This program works closely with the homeless population to coordinate
group activities that raise awareness and encourage participation among our campus
community. Volunteer opportunities may include: serving food, coordinating/participating
in a clothing or food drive, volunteering at a shelter, being a mentor for GU's Kid's
Club of St. Margaret's, helping plan and serve at our semiannual Food for Thought Dinner,
or assisting with Homelessness Awareness week. The Homeless Outreach program provides an
avenue for students to educate themselves with regard to poverty, social services, and
the responsibilities of society.

For more information about this program contact Lauren Bower or Hanna Gutting-McKee at
509-313-6824 or via e-mail at lbower@gonzaga.edu or hgutting-mckee@gonzaga.edu.