Hope Center
Giving is Living
What do we do?
We facilitate a diversity of programs conducted at the Hope Center, operated by WHEN, is a welcoming community hub that helps people with clothing, household items, and social support. Cleone’s Closet is open for visits by appointment on Wednesdays from 12 to 2 p.m., with appointments scheduled on Fridays or Mondays at the Cleone’s Closet Food Pantry.
Located next to La Presa Mexican Restaurant
13326 West Sunset Highway, Airway Heights, WA 99001
WHEN Give-A-Way
WHEN’s warehouse supports the community through donations. Thanks to the generosity of individuals and organizations, we receive new or gently used items to help those in need. During the week, items are distributed based on household needs and at the discretion of our General Manager, Michael Gardner. Please call (208) 389-8896 to schedule an appointment, as visits are by appointment only, including our bimonthly WHEN Give-A-Way Program.
Cleone’s Closet
Cleone’s Closet provides clothing, kitchen appliances, pictures, etc., and are free of charge. WHEN personnel can determine how many items an individual can receive. We are located on the first floor of the Hope Center. Services are available by appointment only. Please call (509) 321-7071.
Associated Resources
Airway Heights Police Department helps with several different general support such as emergency funds, legal advocacy, referrals for therapy and criminal justice for victims of domestic violence. WPVS is located on the first floor of Hope Center.
For more information, go to WPVS.
West Plains Police Department will provide care coordination for people with complex, ongoing, unmet behavioral health needs and/or income instability who may lack shelter/housing, income, food, health care, and social networks, and for whom existing systems prove to be inaccessible, overly complicated, or insufficiently responsive. LEAD is located on the first floor of Hope Center.
For more information on how to apply and refer, go to LEAD.
May 29, 2025
Hope Center Purple Ribbon Cutting
After much anticipation, WHEN is pleased to announce the official opening of the Hope Center, celebrated with supporters, friends, and family. The ceremony included the symbolic cutting of the purple ribbon, marking the successful establishment of this significant center.
The Hope Center represents a collaborative effort between Airway Heights Police and WHEN, aimed at supporting individuals seeking protection from violent relationships. In addition to providing essential food and household goods, the center offers access to programs such as the West Plains Victim Services and the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD). Both programs, funded by grants, deliver advocacy, case management, and resources for victims of violence and those facing challenges related to behavioral health or substance misuse.
Services provided by Cleone’s Closet include clothing and household goods by appointment only on Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Call 509-321-7071 to make an appointment. The Hope Center is located at 13326 W. Sunset Highway, Airway Heights, WA 99001.
