The Center operates in a classroom format offering a variety of classes throughout the week between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. These classes are designed to meet the needs of people who have varying levels of functional ability. A by-invitation-only dance is held once a quarter. When possible during the spring, summer, and fall, field trips are offered to such places as Riverfront Park, Manito Park, The Spokesman-Review to name just a few. Eighty percent of our classes are taught by volunteer instructors who donate anywhere from two to 30 hours per week.

The Center and its programs serve approximately 350 people per month. This number includes providing a meeting facility for support groups such as the Day Out for the Blind of Spokane or Alcoholics Anonymous, and other groups whose interests range from computers to meditation. Of those who participate directly in the Center’s classroom activities, 97% are low income the majority of whom are living on either Social Security Supplemental Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability through their parents.

Center Pointe receives no federal, state or local government funding. But because of the commitment of our volunteers, an active Board of Directors and funding through United Way and other community service organizations, Center Pointe is able to provide its programs at minimal cost to our participants. Participants can choose to either pay-as-they-go or to be billed at the end of each month.

Center Pointe welcomes visitors. Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. June through August and 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. September through May. If you are interested in being a participant or know someone who is, please call us at 325-5451. We will be happy to give you a tour of our facility.

There is also a nominal charge for supplies in Ceramics and Basketry.

Center Pointe is able to provide these programs only with the help of community volunteers. Call (509) 324-5451 to find out how you can become a volunteer.

Elaine Ackerman

Fred Ahrens

Bill Arnold

Randy Benn

Colleen Connors

Royal Davis

Nancy Dimico

Janet Eickerman

Alice Harman

June Jones

Del Olander

Carl Pearson

Donald Rathburn Jr.

Barbara Buehler

Gary Clemensen

Ron Bertolucci

Maynard Cary

Richard Cunningham

Ross Cufter

Donna Tuffle