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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.
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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.
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Photo Credit: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber Of Commerce
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.
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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.
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2016 Difference Maker
Story Credit: Spokesman Review, Pia Hallenberg
December 16, 2016
Jessica Kovac changes lives through the gift of a meal
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Molina Healthcare Honors Jessica Kovac for Volunteerism
Story Credit: Molina Healthcare
November 3, 2016
Jessica Kovac, Spokane – has created Blessings Under the Bridge, which serves more than 300 homeless men, women and children every week with a full catered meal. Not only does she provide meals to those less fortunate, but she also works to find clothing and school supplies to families in need.
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Modern Woodman 2016 Hometown Hero
Story Credit: Spokesman Review, Heather Smith
September 18, 2016
Modern Woodmen of America has named Jessica Kovac as the recipient of a $100 award grant through the organization’s Hometown Hero Program for her work as the co-founder of Blessings Under the Bridge.
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Blessings Under the Bridge makes holidays brighter for those in need
Story Credit: KXLY, Caiti Currey
December 20, 2015
Blessings Under The Bridge held their big winter event, where people in need could load up on winter clothes, blankets and hot meals. Plus, United Healthcare provided check-ups to many people who haven’t seen a doctor in years.
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Giving Tuesday: Encouraging you to give back
Story Credit: KHQ
December 1, 2015
Giving Tuesday is about making a difference and giving back to those who need it most. it began in New York in 2012 with the purpose of encouraging people everywhere to give whatever they can to a charitable organization or volunteer.
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