Search The Fig Tree site for stories of people and communities making a difference in the Inland Northwest:

Stories Bear Fruit

Panel of people concerned about communication and media responsibility, presented by the Fig Tree in 2008, Spokane. Moderated by Mary Stamp, Editor

Panelists: John Caputo, Communications Professor, Gonzaga University; Jan Pollock, Instructor in Gender Equity Studies, Spokane Community College; Shahrokh Nikfar, Assistant Director, NW Fair Housing Alliance; KYRS-Thin Air Radio.

Stories of Everyday Heroes

Presented by the Fig Tree in 2007. Find out how the stories of everyday heroes make a difference in our world, particularly out faith communities.

Paul Rodkey, pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, shares stories of everyday heroes in solidarity with people in crisis. Mary Frankhauser tells of her relationship with an Eithiopian immigrant, Ariet Omon, and ministries to help children in Ethiopia.