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We Can Accomplish More Together.

No single organization can provide every resource, service, experience, or opportunity a community needs.

That is why partnerships are central to how Spokane Slavic Association works.

SSA collaborates with nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, schools, healthcare organizations, foundations, cultural institutions, faith communities, professionals, and community groups to connect people with resources and create opportunities that would be difficult to build alone.

What Partnership Can Look Like

Partnership does not have to follow one model.

Organizations may work with SSA through:

  • Program collaboration
  • Community referrals
  • Educational workshops
  • Community outreach
  • Public information campaigns
  • Events
  • Workforce initiatives
  • Employer partnerships
  • Business development
  • Youth and family activities
  • Cultural and recreational opportunities
  • Facility or resource sharing
  • Professional expertise
  • In-kind contributions
  • Sponsorship
  • Joint community initiatives

The right structure depends on what each organization can contribute and what we are trying to accomplish together.

Leaders from two organizations discuss a joint program around a table.

Three ways we work together

Three Ways We Work Together

SSA generally approaches community collaboration through three models.

Become Part of SSA

You Lead It. We Help It Grow.

An initiative may become part of SSA while the person or team who developed it continues to play a leadership role.

SSA can provide organizational infrastructure, administration, fundraising support, communications, partnerships, volunteer coordination, and other resources while program leadership remains close to the people who understand the initiative best.

Depending on available resources, leadership may begin as a volunteer role and develop into a paid position if sustainable funding becomes available.

Funds and donations raised for an SSA program are managed through SSA and used in accordance with the program purpose, donor restrictions, organizational policies, and applicable requirements.

SSA staff engaging with children at the Spokane Slavic Association tent during Hands Across Spokane, a community resource fair.

Operate Independently, Work Closely With SSA

Your Organization. Our Shared Resources.

An independent project or organization may remain separate while developing an ongoing relationship with SSA.

Collaboration may include:

The Spokane Slavic Association tent set up alongside Life Services Spokane's tent at Hands Across Spokane, a community resource fair at Riverfront Park.
  • Facility use
  • Referrals
  • Outreach
  • Shared events
  • Volunteer connections
  • Promotion
  • Equipment or resources
  • Program collaboration
  • Other mutually beneficial support

Each organization remains responsible for its own operations, finances, governance, and legal obligations unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Financial contributions, sponsorships, donations, or shared costs can be established when appropriate for the collaboration.

Collaborate on Specific Opportunities

Independent Organizations. Shared Goals.

Sometimes the best partnership is simply working together when a specific opportunity makes sense.

SSA may collaborate with another organization on:

Two community members holding a shared outreach flyer, with multiple partner organizations' tents visible behind them at Hands Across Spokane.
  • A community event
  • A workshop
  • An outreach campaign
  • A grant-funded initiative
  • A public information project
  • A special activity
  • A community response
  • Another clearly defined project

There is no expectation that every collaboration must become a permanent partnership.

We work together when doing so creates meaningful value for both organizations and the community.

Partner across our five pillars

Partner Across Our Five Pillars

Partnership opportunities exist throughout SSA.

  • International Resource Center & Community Services

    Provide resources, referrals, donations, specialized services, or community assistance.

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  • Workforce & Economic Mobility

    Hire participants, present workshops, provide training, offer career opportunities, or develop workforce initiatives.

    Explore this pillar

  • Business Development Center

    Mentor entrepreneurs, provide professional expertise, participate in networking, or support business development.

    Explore this pillar

  • Youth & Family Engagement

    Provide activities, facilities, education, recreation, transportation, experiences, or sponsorship.

    Explore this pillar

  • Communications & Community Engagement

    Share information, collaborate on outreach, participate in events, contribute stories, or help reach the community.

    Explore this pillar

Referral Partnerships

SSA does not need to duplicate services already being provided effectively by another organization.

When a community member needs specialized assistance, we prefer to connect them with an appropriate provider.

Likewise, organizations can refer people to SSA when our programs or resources may be a good fit.

Strong referral relationships help people navigate community resources more effectively.

A partner organization representative shares information at Refugees Day.

Government & Institutional Partnerships

SSA's relationships within immigrant, Slavic, and multilingual communities can also support organizations working to make information and services more accessible.

Potential collaboration may include:

  • Multilingual outreach
  • Community education
  • Public information campaigns
  • Community engagement
  • Events
  • Surveys and feedback
  • Resource distribution
  • Referral pathways
  • Program implementation

SSA can help connect institutional resources with community relationships and culturally responsive communication.

City and school representatives meet with SSA leaders in a conference room.

Businesses as community partners

Businesses as Community Partners

Businesses can contribute much more than financial support. They may:

A local business's traditional clothing display at a community vendor booth during UA Fest.
  • Hire community members
  • Provide professional expertise
  • Host educational activities
  • Donate goods or services
  • Provide facilities
  • Mentor entrepreneurs
  • Participate in community events
  • Support workforce development
  • Become vendors or program partners
  • Sponsor SSA initiatives

Businesses interested primarily in sponsorship and visibility can also explore our Corporate Sponsorship opportunities.

Explore Corporate Sponsorships

Let's Build Something Useful

The strongest partnerships begin with a clear question:

What can we accomplish together that would be difficult to accomplish separately?

If your organization has resources, expertise, opportunities, facilities, ideas, or community connections that align with SSA's mission, we would like to hear from you.

Partners sketch a new community program on a whiteboard together.

We Can Accomplish More Together.

Whether your organization wants to become part of SSA, work closely alongside us, or collaborate on a specific project, we would like to explore what we can build together.

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