What We Do
Serving people. Strengthening community. Sustaining culture.
At Spokane Slavic Association, we believe that strong communities are built through compassion, opportunity, and connection. Our programs are designed to support Slavic individuals and families as they build new lives in Spokane County—while preserving the values, skills, and culture they bring with them.
Explore our key initiatives below:
Spokane International Resource Center
A welcoming hub where individuals and families can access essential support—clothing, household items, translation help, and resource referrals—to build stable, healthy lives.
Spokane Slavic Business School
Empowering aspiring and current entrepreneurs with business education, one-on-one support, and access to funding tools—offered in Russian and tailored to the Slavic community.
Spokane Slavic Workforce Development
Helping Slavic jobseekers find meaningful work, grow their careers, and navigate local job systems through coaching, training, and employment support.
Clean Start Project
A social enterprise offering professional cleaning services while providing refugee workers with real income, job experience, and dignity as they build new lives.
Acclimation Programs for Kids
Programs for children ages 0–18 that support language development, cultural connection, STEM learning, and confidence-building in a safe and welcoming environment.
Resource Navigation
One-on-one support to help families access housing, healthcare, education, legal assistance, and more—with help from bilingual navigators who understand their journey.
Sustaining Slavic Culture
Celebrating and preserving Slavic heritage through family events, Russian-language programs, arts, crafts, and cultural education for future generations.
