About Shalom Ministries
Providing a spirit of hope through practical means
Encouraging peace through understanding
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Shalom
Saying shalom purposefully means to offer a peace treaty, a pledge to live for the other's well being, a convenant to desire and seek the good life of God's favor together.
Shalom was founded on the belief that as we learn the art of caring, we learn how to live at peace as a human being.
Shalom Ministries
"The best communities are those that are willing to carry the burdens of the frailest of their members."
~ Dr. William Thomas, M.D., Creator of the Eden Alternative
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Shalom Ministries is a nationwide effort within the United Methodist Church which began in 1992 to create effective ministries in an urban setting. In 1994 Spokane Central United Methodist Church (CUMC) developed its own Shalom Ministries to support the city of Spokane.
Dining with Dignity serves breakfast Monday through Thursday and Monday night dinner, preparing and serving 2,000 to 3,000 meals monthly.
Spokane's Shalom Ministries works in collaboration with Manito United Methodist Church, Moran United Methodist Church, St. John's Cathedral, St. Marks Luthern Church, Spokane Central United Methodist Church, Westminster Congregational Church as well as local agencies such as Kiwanis and Rockwood Lions Club.
Shalom Offers
Basic Need Services
- Nutritious Meals
- Clothing Bank
- Hygiene Items
Health Services
- Health screenings in partnership with the WSU nursing program
Triage Case Management
- Relationship Building
- Information and Referral
Hand Up Services in Partnership with
Spokane Neighborhood Action Program
- Free Community Voice Mail
- Free Monthly Bus Passes
How You Can Help
- Volunteer to prepare meals or during serving times
- Donate Food
- Drop off gently used clothing
- Financial donations
- All contribution may be addressed to:
Shalom Ministries
518 W. 3rd Ave
Spokane WA 99201 - (you can also donate online through United Way)
- All contribution may be addressed to:
- Support Shalom at your place of worship or your business by displaying brochures
- Keep Shalom in your prayers
