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The Fig Tree
The Fig Tree is a a nonprofit, interfaith, ecumenical multimedia organization providing stories of faith in action in the Inland Northwest through its monthly newspaper and website. It is a crucial alternative media voice, fostering communication and cooperative action among the congregations and agencies of the region.
Description:
The Fig Tree publishes a newspaper distributed to approximately 22,000 readers with stories covering the faith and nonprofit communities, telling of how people are working on solutions to today's issues as a way to live their values. Its website offers includes newspaper content and is expanding to the whole Northwest. A rural outreach program connects the issues of rural communities with those of their urban neighbors. Faith and nonprofit organizations often find their messages reshaped in mass media, rather than having their messages inspire others and change lives. The Fig Tree publishes 10,000 copies of the Directory of Congregations and Community Resources in collaboration with the Community Colleges of Spokane.
History:
The Fig Tree emerged as an outreach ministry of the Spokane Council of Ecumenical Ministries, beginning in 1984 with publishing local stories of faith in action. The Fig Tree has expanded and in 2001 became an independent nonprofit organization with multimedia services and increased readership focusing on both the faith community and non-profit organizations.
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Web Site: http://www.thefigtree.org
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Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: none,
Walk distance (in minutes): 0
Nearest Bus Stop: 13th and Perry, 2 minute walk |
| Last updated on October 9, 2009 |
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