The holiday season is a busy time, but it’s also one of the best moments to reconnect with your community. December brings a wide range of giving opportunities across Spokane—many of which only require a small time commitment.
Mark Hein, eXp Realty Real Estate Agent in Spokane, often reminds people that meaningful impact doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, it starts with showing up locally and doing what you can, right where you live.
Below are five simple ways to make a difference in Spokane this December, pulled from current opportunities listed on the Spokane calendar.
1. Support Food Distribution Efforts
Food banks and meal programs are especially busy in December. Local nonprofits rely on participants to sort food, prepare boxes, and help with distribution days. Even a single shift can help ensure families have access to meals during the holidays.
2. Help with Clothing & Hygiene Support
Organizations like Our Place Community Outreach offer opportunities focused on clothing banks and hygiene supply distribution. These programs provide essential items—coats, socks, toiletries—that make a real difference during cold winter months.
3. Assist at Shelter & Outreach Programs
Groups working with shelters and emergency services often need extra hands in December. Through organizations such as the American Red Cross, participants may help with outreach, logistics, or community support efforts tied to housing and crisis response.
4. Lend a Hand at Women’s Hearth Service Days
Women’s Hearth regularly hosts service days that support women experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Roles can include setup, organization, or simply being present to help programs run smoothly.
5. Give Time to Environmental or Community Projects
December listings also include outdoor and environmental projects, such as forest health workdays or community clean-up efforts. These opportunities are ideal for those who enjoy hands-on work and want to support Spokane’s shared spaces.
Mark Hein believes opportunities like these help people feel more connected to where they live. If this idea resonates, Hein’s book Mission My Town: Finding Your Purpose in the Here and Now explores how purpose often shows up through everyday involvement in your own community. You don’t need to go far to make a difference—sometimes, your mission is already right here at home.
To explore current opportunities and sign up, visit the Spokane calendar.