What we do matters
YWCA Spokane is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, standing up for social justice, helping families, and strengthening communities.
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our services
Shelter
Shelter
Crucial, safe housing for domestic violence survivors in immediate danger.
Legal
Legal
Help for domestic violence survivors in need of a protection order. Guidance through the civil legal court system.
Heal & Grow
Heal & Grow
Counseling, safety, support, skill-building, and resources needed to address barriers and begin moving forward.
Clothing
Clothing
Clothing, toiletries, and necessities for women; free through this donation-based, clothing boutique.
Children
Children
Free pre-school education, on-site childcare, trauma support, and youth outreach.
Young Women
Young Women
Transformation Camp designed to inspire, motivate, and encourage girls to embrace the extraordinary young women that they are.
Program Impact
12,250
Women receive support and advocacy to rebuild their lives after experiencing domestic violence.
2,927
Children and mothers develop new tools needed for success in life including job and school readiness.
2,400
Children and youth receive outreach and counseling to help cope with trauma and develop health relationship skills.
It Takes Courage
I didn’t recognize all the signs. They started so small and built up slowly over time. It wasn’t all bad. A lot of it was really wonderful. The violent episodes were sometimes years apart. That is what made it so hard, so confusing.
Get Involved
SPEAK UP – ADVOCATE
Your voice has power and can have an amazing impact in your community. There are many ways you can get involved and make a difference in the lives of women, children, and families on a local level and nationally.
MAKE AN IMPACT – VISIONARY Leaders
We believe in a community where all women and children have a safe place to live. A place where women have the opportunity to earn a livable wage and families can live free from violence, in peace, and with dignity.
Featured Event
Upcoming Events
Join us at pride 2019!
YWCA Spokane is proud to march in the 2019 Pride Parade and table at the 2019 Rainbow Festival! Come march with our advocates as we show our support for the LGBT community.
This year’s parade theme is “To Thrive, Not Just Survive.” This year’s parade and festival also honor the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a turning point in the gay rights movement. Help us honor all the brave individuals who fought back against police raids at the Stonewall Inn in 1969, whose courage still influence communities today.
This event is not facilitated by YWCA Spokane. YWCA Spokane strives to promote peace, justice, dignity, and freedom for all, and will be at Pride events in support of promoting equity and justice for LGBT communities.
Schedule of events
Join YWCA Spokane for the Parade, and then see us at the Rainbow Festival!
- Noon – 1 pm
Pride Parade – see the 2019 Parade Route - Noon – 6 pm
Festival Booths – at Riverfront Park
Festival Entertainment
Teen Zone
Family Area - Noon – 10 pm
Pride Bar Sponsored Nyne Bar & Bistro - 6 – 10 pm
All Ages Dance Party hosted by DJ Jewels - 10 pm
Pride Fireworks Show
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Please join us for An Evening in Tuscany!
A Tuscan inspired summer evening benefit for YWCA Spokane, held Friday, August 2nd, at Beacon Hill Events.
Guests enjoy a fabulous scratch made Italian dinner, prepared by a local signature chef, as well as indulge in a night of wine, art, entertainment, desserts and music that will make you feel like you were in Tuscany!
In addition to dinner and music, there will be a live & silent auction to benefit YWCA Spokane’s programs and services for women, children, and families impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, and unemployment.
Thank you to our Event Committee
We could not ensure the success of this event without your support!
Mireya Fitzloff | Chair
Anna Bresnahan
Christina Balkenbush
Emily Paukert
Jill Rider
Kate Sowers
Lacey Sherman
Linda Hendricksen
Tara McAloon
Christina Palmieri
Thank You To Our Event Sponsors
Signature Sponsor
Premier Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
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end the silence of domestic violence!
Please join YWCA Spokane in our 4th annual End the Silence Campaign this October! As October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, YWCA Spokane will be organizing events and campaigns throughout the month that all are invited to join in!
Each year YWCA agencies engage in domestic violence prevention and awareness campaigns during October, Domestic Violence Action Month, an effort established by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 1981. In 2019, YWCA Spokane will launch our 4th annual End The Silence campaign.
The End The Silence campaign goal is to stop victim blaming and to ask the community to stand alongside victims and survivors of domestic violence as safe allies, making it know that they are not alone.
Learn More about End the Silence
We ask community members and local businesses to identify themselves as allies for domestic violence victims through a series of easy ways they can join this movement and make a 
difference throughout October. Last year, our agency focused on preventing domestic violence before it begins by encouraging parents to have courageous conversations with their kiddos on healthy relationships. Through online materials, events for parents and kiddos, or visiting college campuses to talk to young adults about healthy relationships, we helped prevent domestic violence before it ever arose.