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These buildings are home to a number of non-profits working for environmental and social justice, as

The warm and wacky Community Building at 35 West Main is the bricks and mortar cornerstone as well as the vibrant heart of an evolving social, cultural and architectural experiment. Community Building brings together non-profit organizations working in a variety of fields to form a nexus of inter-related community support services, serve as a model of a dynamic civil society, and provide a space for community discussion, action and entertainment. As founder Jim Sheehan conceived it more than a decade ago, Community Building is based on an ideal of connected community, which maximizes the accessibility of resources and effectively utilizes the particular strengths of individual members. Today, the Community Building hosts a first-rate child care center, a growing community radio station, an eclectic Fair Trade store, and a host of specialized public advocacy organizations.

10/22/2026

Find the latest issue of The Black Lens in each of our lobbies today! With a special Voter Guide section and VOTE!

The November 3 election is just a few weeks away, and voter education is an important part of casting an informed ballot.

The Black Lens invited candidates to answer six questions directly for our Voter Guide, giving readers an opportunity to learn who is on the ballot and what they represent.

Our special election edition is coming out in print, and we’ll also share additional candidate responses across our social media platforms to expand reach and awareness.

Every day leading up to the election, look for selections from our Voter Guide. Read, share, and make your voice heard at the ballot box.

We will kick this off with the judicial candidates.

10/19/2026

🚨 CONFESSION: We love a good glow-up just as much as you do.
Old beige building? Never met her. Randy Brown has just rolled in to give our block the bold, fresh personality it deserved. He will finish The Community Building in Spring. Thank you, Randy & Tracy for your skill and eye for beauty🎨✨

11/18/2025

Come by and see the beautiful tree Randy put up and stop by Kizuri for their Fair Trade Festival November 28th and 29th 10-5:30.
Thanks Randy!

11/12/2025

09/25/2025

Spokane’s future is on the ballot—and so is our climate. 🌎 Join us for the Spokane Candidates Climate Change Forum, where local leaders will share their visions for sustainability, resilience, and environmental justice. This is your chance to hear directly from candidates and engage in meaningful dialogue about the issues that matter most to our community and planet. Spokane of women voters of the Spokane area Riverkeeper

Register now at

Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment events.

09/24/2025

We have affordable, environmentally friendly, resource-efficient offices available here in our buildings with all the tools needed to grow your organization! Come join us on the coolest block in downtown Spokane. Email [email protected] or schedule a tour to come be in community with people who are doing amazing work here in Spokane.

05/09/2024

Please support Main Market!

This city loves its stickers. Peep a water bottle or guitar case and you're bound to see the Garbage Goat, Ribby the Redband Trout or...

10/06/2023

A great time was had by all. Thanks Spokane Riverkeeper!

07/13/2023

Hey All, This looks like an interesting FREE workshop which will be an overview of how a nonprofit organization (NPO) is developed and leads the participant into looking at their nonprofit’s lifecycle and determining organizational gaps and needs.

Offered on two different dates:

July 20: 12:00 to 2:00 pm
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvf-mpqz8tG9MAwqSrTLRB7x-6sGflMkhr

July 27: 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrfuyrrjwvE9IKZA0AQiGcDSQLOyaBz6zZ

**Specialized Toolkits will be provided to all registered participants.

Cost: Free to community-based organizations serving the Eastern WA region

Address

25-35 W Main Avenue
Spokane, WA
99201

Website

http://www.community-building.org/

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