Mission
THE SPOKANE EASTSIDE REUNION ASSOCIATION (SERA) FEEDS THE SOUL OF SPOKANE THROUGH OUR NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY - BRINGING RESTORATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO THE EASTSIDE COMMUNITY.
SERA's four Essentials: Our ministry is guided by these four core values:
Reflecting Christ’s Love
Feeding Souls
Sowing Hope
Transforming Community
Mission continued... Spokane Eastside Reunion Association is a collaborative effort that strives to restore and promote a revitalized sense of community in our city’s neighborhoods. Its organizers are grounded by their devote sense of faith and seek to further advance God’s mission in both word and in deed. Together we recognize the despair that riddles so many of our world’s people, most specifically those who are marginalized, and thus it is together that we join hands and labor for change. It is our hope that through our authentic optimism and sincere sense of purpose, we will be successful in inspiring our people in believing that there is always something worth celebrating.
2025 Thanksgiving assistance event
Fresh Soul will once again be hosting our annual Thanksgiving Assistance Event! On Thanksgiving morning, we will come together to provide food, warm clothing, and cash assistance to those in need in our community.
This event has become a cherished tradition reflecting our commitment to supporting our neighbors in need during the holiday season. Through our generous donors and dedicated volunteers, we aim to spread warmth and gratitude to families facing challenges.
Spokane Eastside Reunion Association DBA Fresh Soul to give away 500 Free meals on Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025).
Mr. Michael C. Brown, Executive Director and Founder of the nonprofit the Spokane Eastside Reunion Association and Fresh Soul will be giving out free Thanksgiving meals and other items to 500 people on a first come first serve basis at Fresh Soul (3029 E. 5th Ave.) on November 27th at 10:00AM. This event is in partnership with the support of our sponsors including: Two Fellow Christians, Craig and Lisa Phillips Behavioral Health, Bouten Construction, Jeremey Dierks of Perfection Tire, Garco Construction, Numerica Credit Union, and many more.
For the past 7 years Mr. Brown has given out free meals on Thanksgiving morning as an act of service to the Spokane community prompted by his unwavering faith in God. Every year Mr. Brown contributes his own personal financial resources to this effort and is always looking and advocating for more folks to support their neighbors. If you would like to donate to this year's Thanksgiving Assistance program or future efforts please reach out to learn how at Fresh Soul, 509-242-3377.
PHOTOS FROM PAST THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE EVENTS
Our Programs
The Spokane Eastside Reunion Association (SERA) is committed to providing quality and accessible neighborhood programs and opportunities to our community.
Fresh Soul
Fresh Soul is a life skills and job training program that serves youth ages 14-18. Our program runs for 12 weeks and covers topics such as kitchen training, kitchen etiquette, food handling skills, service, having a bank account and budgeting, resume building, job search, interview skills, mentoring, and pride in and giving service to our community. If you are interested in our job training program click the button below and fill out the application.
Summer Youth Basketball Camp
Our Basketball Camp serves underserved youth ages 5 to 14 from all over Spokane. Its primary objective is to inspire kids to live healthy and active lives and build resilience to ensure their success. Scholarships available.
Tennis Outreach 30/5 Camp
Our Tennis Outreach Camp serves underserved youth ages 8 to 13 from all over Spokane. Its primary objective is introduce children to the sport of tennis who might not otherwise have the opportunity. We aim to inspire kids to live healthy and active lives and build resilience to ensure their success. Scholarships available.
OUR SPONSORS
