Dignified Workday Seeks 500-Plus New Spokane Job Partners
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Updated · The Spokesman Review · May 25
Dignified Workday Seeks 500-Plus New Spokane Job Partners
1 articles · Updated · The Spokesman Review · May 25
More than 500 people were on Dignified Workday’s waitlist by late 2025, and the Spokane nonprofit is now seeking corporate and local business partners to provide contracted jobs and financial backing.
The low-barrier program offers above-minimum wages, flexible four- to five-hour shifts and biweekly paychecks to people experiencing homelessness or instability while crews handle cleanup, construction, landscaping, hauling and snow removal.
More than 70 people have joined voluntarily so far, with 23 moving into stable housing, 13 into full-time jobs and 15 into sobriety, results the group cites as proof its work-first model is effective.
Founded after a 2023 encounter and launched in 2024 with Career Path Services and SDS Realty, the program now employs about 60 people and has added partners including Catholic Charities, WSDOT, Avista, Spokane, Spokane Valley and The Spokesman-Review.
When a job comes before a home, can it provide a lasting solution to homelessness?
As demand for this program soars, what is the real barrier to scaling its model of offering both paychecks and purpose?
Spokane’s Dignified Workday: Expanding Low-Barrier Employment to Address Homelessness and Community Needs
Overview
Spokane faces a growing and urgent need for Dignified Workday, a program that helps people experiencing homelessness and instability by offering real work and a path to stability, purpose, and pride. Although the program is making a difference, leaders believe there is much more potential to unlock. The rising demand highlights the need for more resources and support, especially from local businesses. By partnering with Dignified Workday, companies play a crucial role in expanding opportunities and supporting community renewal. This collaborative approach is essential for scaling the program’s impact and meeting Spokane’s pressing needs.