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Spokane Pride 2025 was more than just a celebration, it was a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come and how much more we can accomplish together.

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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.

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.

Mental Health Therapy

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

Clothing

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

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.

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Blog

Jul 11, 2025 Jul 16 @ 1:57 am

Supporting Survivors and their Pets: How Students Are Making a Difference

Learn how students at a local vet school are making a difference in the lives of survivors and their pets staying at our safe shelter.

Jul 1, 2025 Jul 16 @ 1:57 am

Books to Prisoners: 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.

Jul 1, 2025 Jul 16 @ 1:57 am

Violence Prevention: Adapting in the Face of Funding Cuts

Even in the face of change, we are staying rooted in our mission. Together, we can keep building a community defined by safety, justice, and dignity for all.

Jun 23, 2025 Jul 16 @ 1:57 am

Impact of Funding Changes on YWCA Spokane

June 23, 2025 Earlier this spring, I promised to update you as we learned more about how recent funding changes…

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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

May 15, 2025 Jul 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

DV 201 Training: Learning In Action

Join YWCA Spokane for this important sequel, virtual training on July 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.

Jun 3, 2025 Jul 21 @ 9:00 am - Jul 25 @ 2:00 pm

July 2025 Transformations Camp

July Transformations Camp Join Us! Transformations camp is a week-long summer camp held at YWCA Spokane through a partnership with…

May 2, 2025 Jul 30 @ 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – This July with Tara Karr Roberts

A writing workshop series for survivors of domestic violence happening once a month on a Wednesday from April through October. This month with Tara Karr Roberts.

Jun 25, 2025 Jul 31 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Navigating the Courts: What to Expect & How to Prepare

NEW FREE WORKSHOP FOR SURVIVORS Have you been impacted by intimate partner domestic violence and now need to appear in…

Jul 1, 2025 Aug 4 @ 9:00 am - Aug 8 @ 2:00 pm

August 2025 Transformations Camp

August Transformations Camp Join Us! Transformations camp is a week-long summer camp held at YWCA Spokane through a partnership with…

Jun 10, 2025 Aug 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on August 18th 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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