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 WOMEN
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.
Upcoming Events
Please join YWCA Spokane at the International Women’s Day celebration on March 9, 2019! YWCA Spokane Staff Members will be present for tabling in addition to assistance with planning the event. There will be speakers, workshops, tabling, and food available to highlight the incredible work women do all over the world every day
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Our 2019 IWD Keynote is Idella “IipaSu-Akii” King, Educational Advocate, in collaboration with the Red Skirt Society. The title of her presentation is “Community Healing Through Female Indigenous Ideologies.” We are excited for her courageous and interactive presentation!
In addition to our keynote, we will have three workshop presentations. Donell Barlowe, Certified Holistic Health Coach will be facilitating “Discovering Your Rituals of Self-Care”; Bethany Montgomery and Power 2 the Poetry will be facilitating “Tapping Your Power Within”; and Carmen Pacheco-Jones and Mokeph will be facilitating “Developing Self Compassion through Guided Meditation and Soundscapes.” We are so excited to have these amazing community leaders to teach us all how to create balance for better!
Sponsorship
If you are interested in Corporate Sponsorship for this event, please see our Corporate Sponsorship flyer for more information about the different levels and benefits of donating to this impactful event. If you would like to make a general donation to this event, please feel free to use this
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Partners in Progress
2019 3rd Annual Meeting
YWCA Spokane cordially invites the public to attend our 2nd annual Partners In Progress annual meeting held Wednesday, March 27th, 2018 from 8:30am – 9:30am at the historic McKinstry Building.
Friends, partners, and supporters of YWCA Spokane’s mission are encouraged to join in a celebration of the agency’s 116th birthday, a reflection of successes in 2018, and an acknowledgment of the organization’s Shining Star award honorees: staff, volunteers, and community partners who made an outstanding contribution in the previous year.
Highlights from Last Year’s Meeting
More details are still to come. Please check back for details and RSVP information closer to the event. Or, follow us on Facebook or receive our eNews for updates delivered directly to you.
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Celebrate with YWCA Spokane for our 116th birthday! To celebrate, please join us at our Spring Fling Champagne Brunch. Spring Fling is a once a year, very special, champagne brunch and auction benefit held at Anthony’s At Spokane Falls on April 13th, 2019 from 10am-12:30pm. All proceeds raised benefit YWCA Spokane’s critical programs and services for women and children impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, and unemployment in Spokane. Please join us to celebrate our birthday and the renewal of spring!
Thank you to all who have helped create our agency’s success! For 116 years, YWCA Spokane has been at the forefront of creating a lasting impact on women, children, and families because of the generosity of friends and supporters in our community. Thank you to the Spokane community for supporting our work and those we serve for over a century!