Catholic Charities: House of Charity

House of Charity: A Division of Catholic Charities, is a low-barrier homeless shelter that provides emergency services including meals, shelter, showers, laundry, case management, and various other services to an under-served population of homeless, transient, and poor men and women in the Spokane area while assuring preservation of individual dignity.  The House of Charity accepts anyone in any condition, including the mentally ill and actively substance abusing.

There are many different opportunities to lend your time and talents, whether it be individually or in a group. Opportunities include but are not limited to; food prep and serving, Resource Room Assistant, food delivery van driving, donation sorting, emergency sleeping program check-in, lawn and tree care, and organizing a donation drive for our commonly needed items such as towels, socks, underwear, and hygiene items.

Interested individuals* must fill out a Volunteer Application on the Catholic Charities website and submit to a background check.  The direct link to the application can be found here, and any questions can be directed to Volunteer Specialist, Keala Arquero at 509-624-7821 or keala.arquero@cceasternwa.org

*Due to the nature of the population we serve, children under 12 are not permitted inside the House of Charity.  Children between 12 and 16 must have a chaperone present with them at all times at a 10 to 1 ratio.  Youth between 16-17 must have parental permission slips signed in order to volunteer without supervision.

We offer a variety of services for our clients which include:

• Free Meals: Continental Breakfast (Sun-Sat, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM), Lunch (Sun-Sat, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
• Public Showers
• Laundry Facilities
• Case Management
• Mailing Services
• Volunteer Barber (Tuesdays)
• Social Security Disability Attorneys (Thursdays)
• Respite Care (Referral Only)
• Resident Client Program

We have an Emergency Sleeping Program at night for men and women, check in at 7pm. Patrons may sign-up for bed list during day time hours.