October 2025 Winner - River City Youth

At our first Spokane SOUP, River City Youth received the most votes and won our grant of $3,309.80. 225 people had registered for our first SOUP, and the registration contributions funded this grant.

River City Youth received Spokane SOUP funding to launch a youth-led beautification project in the West Central neighborhood’s Nettleton Triangle. The first clean-up day took place this fall, bringing together youth interns, staff, and community members to remove debris and prepare the space for transformation. In Spring 2026, the project will continue with a community planting day, where edible and pollinator-friendly plants will be added to the space. This project empowers youth through hands-on learning and strengthens neighborhood pride by turning an underused public area into a welcoming and productive green space.

They will report back at a future SOUP to share project progress so that you can see SOUP funding in action, benefitting our community! Learn more about River City Youth at www.rcyouth.org.