Spread Joy this Season

Make the holidays brighter for local families through Hope for the Holidays, a family wishlist program.

Youth Self-Care Summit

Registration is now live for this annual conference-style event, happening December 13th. This powerful free event is open to youth age 11-17 and focuses on self-care, mental health, and healthy relationships.

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DVAM 2025 Recap

This October, community members, businesses, and organizations across Spokane came together to show solidarity with survivors and spark conversations to create a community free from relationship violence.

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Support Advocacy

Safety planning, resources, education, and supportive listening for those affected by intimate partner domestic violence.
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Safe Shelter

Confidential safe shelter for individuals and families fleeing intimate partner domestic violence.
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Preschool (ECEAP)

Free comprehensive in-person preschool for eligible families with children ages 3 to 4.
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Housing

Housing resource navigation and referrals to households fleeing intimate partner domestic violence.
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Legal Support

Assistance navigating legal issues, proceedings, and paperwork related to intimate partner domestic violence.
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Mental Health Therapy

Trauma-processing mental health care for survivors of intimate partner domestic violence and their families.
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Clothing

Free women’s clothing & necessity boutique for anyone in need of this service.
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Life Skills

Holistic and restorative services for trauma survivors with the Women’s Opportunity Center.

Career Skills

Holistic and restorative services for trauma survivors with the Women’s Opportunity Center.

Blog

Nov 5, 2025 Nov 9 @ 12:07 am

YWCA Welcomes Next CEO, Janine Wynne

Following a comprehensive search, YWCA Spokane welcomes Janine Wynne as the next CEO.

Nov 3, 2025 Nov 9 @ 12:07 am

DVAM 2025: Spokane Shows Up for Survivors

Each year, Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness in Spokane about the realities of relationship violence and to spark action toward building a community free from abuse.

Nov 3, 2025 Nov 9 @ 12:07 am

Jasmine Kazuko Linane-Booey : YWCA Spotlight

Every other month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.

Oct 30, 2025 Nov 9 @ 12:07 am

Empowered to Respond: Domestic Violence 101 for HR Professionals

Equipping HR professionals with tools to recognize, respond, and refer when intimate partner violence shows up in the workplace.

YWCA is on a Mission. Join Us!

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Survivors of intimate partner violence received the life saving and life changing services they needed to help rebuild their lives.

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Women and youth developed new skills and tools needed for success in life, including job and school readiness.

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Youth and adults engaged in prevention and intervention services designed to help cope with trauma and develop healthy relationships.

Learn & Engage

Educational info, series, and additional offerings focused on racial equity and social justice.

Youth Focused Programs

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Education & Training

Community & Educational Events

Jun 11, 2025 Nov 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

DV 201 Training: Learning In Action

Join YWCA Spokane for this important sequel, virtual training on November 17th at 2:00pm. Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate on a daily basis and talk through how you might help a survivor.

May 2, 2025 Nov 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – This Nov with Sharma Shields

A writing workshop series for survivors of domestic violence happening once a month on a Wednesday. This month with Sharma Shields.

Jun 11, 2025 Nov 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 201 Training: Learning In Action

Join YWCA Spokane for this important sequel, virtual training on November 20th at 10:00am. Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate on a daily basis and talk through how you might help a survivor.

Oct 9, 2025 Nov 20 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Navigating the Courts: What to Expect & How to Prepare

Join YWCA Spokane for a free workshop designed to help survivors of intimate partner domestic violence feel more confident and prepared when interacting with the legal system.

Oct 16, 2025 Dec 13 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Youth Self-Care Summit 2025

The Youth Self-Care Summit is a special one day conference for youth, provided through a partnership between YWCA Spokane and SWAG. The summit is centered on promoting and encouraging self-care among youth, with a focus on young women of color.

Nov 7, 2025 Jan 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on January 12th at 10:00am. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.

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