When we first visited Spokane for Tasha's interview, we met some kind folx at Odyssey and helped us feel like we could belong in Spokane. Odyssey Youth Movement is a local organization that supports LGBTQ+ youth in Spokane. Learn more at https://www.odysseyyouth.org/about-us. Please write a note in your venmo payment letting us know which org you would like to donate to.

2nd Harvest is a local food bank that helps people find more food security. We have donated extra produce from our garden there in the past and think they do good work. Check out there website here: https://2-harvest.org/ Please put a note in your venmo payment for which organization you'd like to donate to.

We have been connected to the Lands Council by learning from them at a local permaculture conference. The Lands Council Mission: We preserve and revitalize Inland Northwest forests, water, and wildlife through advocacy, education, effective action, and community engagement. We collaborate with a broad range of interested parties to seek smart and mutually respectful solutions to environment and health issues. Please put a note in your venmo payment for which organization you'd like to donate to.

We've met a number of people who work at Manzanita House supporting Spokane's immigrant community. Manzanita House's Mission: Recognizing the resiliency of the communities we serve, our mission is to welcome and equip immigrants with tools, resources, and connections to achieve equity in the Inland Northwest. We provide immigration legal services, community power building, resource navigation, and trainings. Please note which organization you would like to donate to on your venmo payment.

We are hoping to plant an orchard

We love the food here and appreciate Feast's Mission: Feast Collective empowers Immigrants and former Refugees as leaders, using international cuisine to foster economic resilience, holistic growth, and cultural exchange. Our vision is for all former Refugees and Immigrants to feel a deep sense of belonging in Spokane and have the opportunities to build healthy, flourishing lives. You can learn more on there website: https://www.feastworldkitchen.org/our-story