Fire-affected households
Please bring proof of the address affected by the fire. Email us before visiting to confirm the current location, hours, and availability of the items you need.
Spokane Valley • Community disaster & crisis relief
A fresh start.
A helping hand.
A little hope.
When disaster or crisis takes so much, a caring community can help put the pieces back together. We provide furniture, clothing, and household essentials at no cost to neighbors rebuilding their lives.
Furniture & household goodsClothing & everyday essentialsFree of charge, as available
Get assistance
You don’t have to
start over alone.
Our primary focus is households experiencing complete loss through fire or another disaster. We also help families facing other current, urgent crises through caseworker referrals.
Other disasters or urgent crises
Bring a current caseworker referral on agency letterhead, signed by the caseworker, with their phone number.
- Your name and address
- Household size and family members’ ages
- The current disaster or crisis and urgent need
- The specific items your household needs
Assistance guidelines & visitor rules
- Disaster relief comes first. Furniture, household goods, and essentials are primarily reserved for those who have experienced complete loss through fire, flood, or another disaster.
- Other current crises require a caseworker referral brought at the time of your visit. It must be on agency letterhead, include the caseworker’s signature and phone number, and specifically identify the current crisis and items needed. Share sensitive details privately with our team. Referrals do not guarantee assistance; help depends on inventory on hand.
- Clothing is open to anyone in need, with one visit per person every 14 days. Limit: the equivalent of two brown paper shopping bags OR four plastic shopping bags per visit, to ensure enough for everyone.
- Be courteous, patient, and mindful that others may have experienced great tragedy.
- Respect shoppers and volunteers. Abusive language, threats, harassment, or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. If asked to leave for these reasons, you will also be asked not to return.
- SHOP ONLY FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD—NOT FOR OTHERS WHO DO NOT LIVE WITH YOU. Take only what your household currently needs. Items are not for resale. Honor all quantity limits.
- Check in before shopping. Follow volunteer directions and obtain approval before removing furniture or household goods.
- Supervise children at all times and keep them off furniture. You will be asked to leave if you are not monitoring your children. Keep walkways clear, stay out of volunteer-only areas, and ask for help moving heavy items.
- Arrange your own transportation and enough help to safely load and move large items.
- Respect privacy. Do not photograph or record others without permission or press anyone to share their story.
- Visit during posted hours. Check this website for hours, closures, and location updates before coming.
- Coordinate donations with our team. Items must be clean, safe, and usable. DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS OUTSIDE OR DROP THEM OFF WHEN WE ARE CLOSED. We may decline donations based on condition, space, or current needs.
Helping our neighbors rebuild—one family, one person, and one act of kindness at a time.
Branches of Hope — Helping Other People Elevate
Give a little. Change a day.
Your generosity
becomes someone’s
fresh start.
Donate useful essentials, lend a hand at the warehouse, or bring your church or community group together for a donation drive.
Arrange a donation or volunteerSee accepted items & donation standardsHelp furnish a home
Couches and chairs, dressers, dining tables and chairs, bed frames, nightstands, and practical storage furniture.
Please email photos before bringing large items so we can confirm needs and space. Furniture should be clean, sturdy, complete, and free of pests, strong odors, stains, or significant damage.
Fill the everyday gaps
Complete dish sets, pots and pans, mixing bowls, silverware, kitchen utensils, towels, bedding, small appliances, cleaning supplies, hygiene essentials—including liquid body wash—and baby supplies such as diapers, wipes, and new breast pumps.
Give your time
Help sort donations, organize household goods, load and unload furniture, or support a donation drive. Email us to discuss current volunteer opportunities.
Donation guidelines
Give items you’d be
proud to pass along.
Your donations help families rebuild with dignity. We welcome the items below when they meet our condition standards and fit our current needs and available space.
Furniture
- Couches, loveseats, and comfortable chairs
- Dining tables and matching chairs
- Dressers, nightstands, and small tables
- Bed frames with all necessary parts
- Bookshelves and practical storage furniture
- Working TVs with power cords; please include the remote if available
Please email photos before bringing furniture, TVs, or other large items.
Kitchen & dining essentials
- Complete dish sets and drinking-glass sets
- Pots, pans, and mixing bowls
- Silverware sets and cooking utensils
- Oven mitts, dish towels, and dishcloths
- Clean, working small appliances, such as coffee makers and microwaves
Bedding & bath
- Clean sheets and pillowcases
- Blankets and comforters
- New pillows
- Bath towels and washcloths
Please wash and dry gently used linens before donating.
Clothing & shoes
- Clean clothing for adults and children
- Winter coats and jackets
- Shoes and boots in wearable condition
- Prom, formal, and wedding dresses
Items should be ready to wear, with working zippers and fasteners.
Baby & feeding essentials
- Diapers in all sizes
- Baby wipes
- New, unused breast pumps
Please donate diapers and wipes in unopened packages, and breast pumps new and unused with all parts and instructions.
Personal hygiene essentials
- Liquid body wash and bar soap
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Deodorant
Please donate these products new, unopened, and in their original packaging.
Essential cleaning supplies
- Laundry detergent and dryer sheets
- Dish soap
- All-purpose cleaners
- Bathroom and toilet cleaners
- Glass cleaner
- Disinfecting wipes
- Sponges, scrub brushes, and cleaning cloths
- Rubber cleaning gloves
- Trash bags and paper towels
- Brooms, dustpans, mops, and buckets
Cleaning products must be new, unopened, and in their original labeled containers. Cleaning tools must be clean and in good usable condition.
Something else to offer?
Email a description and photos before bringing items that are not listed here. We’ll let you know whether they fit the households we serve and our available space.
Ask about your itemsOur condition standards
Donations must be clean, safe, complete, and in good usable condition. Please check items before loading them.
- No pests, mold, mildew, or strong odors
- No significant stains, tears, or damage
- No broken furniture or missing essential parts
- Appliances must be clean and work properly
Please do not leave donations outside when we are closed. Email us to confirm the current drop-off location and hours before visiting or arranging a donation drive.
Helping Other People Elevate
Our story
Rooted in faith.
Here for our community.
Founded by Alicia Doney, Branches of Hope is a faith-based community disaster and crisis relief warehouse serving Spokane and surrounding communities.
What began as a response to local wildfire needs grew into a place where donated furniture, clothing, and household essentials help neighbors facing difficult circumstances. We welcome people of every faith and background.
Community members, volunteers, churches, and service agencies help connect generosity with families who need it. Our purpose is simple: offer practical support, treat people with dignity, and help them move forward with hope.
Plan your visit
Come find us
in Spokane Valley.
New location coming soon!
Current location
U-City U-Haul Warehouse
10412 E. Sprague Avenue — West Door
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
9 AM–3 PM on scheduled open days.
We are transitioning to a new warehouse. Please email us to confirm the current location and schedule before visiting or dropping off donations.
Let’s connect
There’s a place for you
in this work of hope.
Need assistance? Have furniture to donate? Want to volunteer or partner with us?
Branchesofhope509@gmail.com