Robert Martin discusses business and community relations on a news segment.

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'It's that dignity piece': Local nonprofit creating lockers for the homeless

Story Credit: KXLY

January 29, 2025

Imagine not having a safe space to store your most essential items, like medication, mail or even your ID. This is the reality for many homeless people in our community. That's why the local nonprofit, Blessings and Beyond, is stepping up to help. It created lockers for Spokane's homeless population to store their belongings.

YouTuber giving back to the community in an outdoor interview.

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Local YouTuber gives back to Spokane community this holiday season

Story Credit: KXLY

December 11, 2024

Local YouTuber, Ghoulz, is making an impact by collecting essential items and donating them to local organizations such as Blessings and Beyond.

New coffee shop in Spokane Valley giving back to the community.

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Spokane Valley coffee shop strives to give back to their community

Story Credit: KHQ

October 26, 2023

Blessed Coffee prepares to open to the public. Buying a cup of coffee can be a simple way to help a neighbor in need.

Podcast episode featuring Jessica Kovac, discussing blessings and beyond.

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Be Bold For Jesus - Interview with Jessica Kovac

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October 18, 2023

Listen to the Be Bold for Jesus Podcast to be encouraged, inspired and empowered to go out and share your faith with others. Today we are hearing from Jessica Kovac with Blessings and Beyond, a local non-profit with years of experience serving the homeless population of Spokane.

Woman smiling next to a Liberty Lake logo and message.

Photo Credit: Blessings & Beyond

Liberty Lake Citizen of the Month - April, 2023

Story Credit: Liberty Lake Splash

April 1, 2023

The story of serving the homeless in Spokane, from Blessings Under The Bridge to Blessings and Beyond. (See pg. 15)

A young man posing confidently outdoors under a bridge on a sunny day.

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BUTB continues free meals through pandemic

Story Credit: KREM, Brandon Jones

April 19, 2020

The homeless population is a demographic that doesn’t have the option of sheltering from the coronavirus. To help them through these times, Blessings Under the Bridge is continuing their work of distributing weekly meals.

Three women holding a large check for a fundraising event.

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Stories of Impact: Blessings Under the Bridge

Story Credit: KXLY and Numerica Credit Union

August 24, 2021

Numerica Credit Union donates to support BUTB.

Best of the City 2020 awards displayed on a bridge.

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Best Of The City 2020

Story Credit: Bozzi Media

December 1, 2020

BUTB is named the 2020 Bronze Winner for Best Local Charity.

A woman speaking at a podium with three people behind her.

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Honoring The Gems Of Our Community

Story Credit: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber Of Commerce

January 28, 2020

The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce honored Blessings Under The Bridge at its’ annual Gem of the Valley Awards Gala. This ceremony honored the businesses and individuals that make our community a better place to live, work and do business.

Logo for 'Blessings Under the Bridge' live love series.

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Sister Peter Claver Humanitarian Nominee by Providence Health Care

Story Credit: Spokesman Review

November 17, 2017

Jessica Kovac was nominated for the Sister Peter Claver Humanitarian Award by Providence Health Care.