Month: September 2016

End The Silence With Domestic Violence

Sep 30, 2016 Comments Off on End The Silence With Domestic Violence

Ending The Silence With Domestic violence Let’s Paint The Town Purple! Each year YWCA agencies across the nation 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 2016, YWCA Spokane launched our…

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Open Store Event – Our Sister’s Closet Free Clothing Boutique

Sep 22, 2016 Comments Off on Open Store Event – Our Sister’s Closet Free Clothing Boutique

Each quarter, the YWCA Spokane’s free clothing boutique for women – Our Sister’s Closet, offers an Open Store Event for the public. Our next open store event is Monday, September 26th from 1-3pm at the YWCA Spokane, 930 N Monroe Street. Print Flyer Normally access to Our Sister’s Closet requires…

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Sneak Peek At This Year’s Honorees – Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon

Sep 21, 2016 Comments Off on Sneak Peek At This Year’s Honorees – Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon

The YWCA Spokane is looking forward to honoring these 7 amazing women for their many contributions to our community during the 34th annual Women of Achievement awards luncheon on Oct 7th. Enjoy this sneak peek of our honoree’s bios and learn who these women are and why we are coming together…

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Volunteer Decor Craft Party – Women of Achievement Impact Luncheon

Sep 20, 2016 Comments Off on Volunteer Decor Craft Party – Women of Achievement Impact Luncheon

We had a wonderful turn out of volunteers, board members, and staff who came together yesterday to help the YWCA Spokane create decor pieces for our 34th annual Women of Achievement awards luncheon on Oct 7th. Twenty women came together to help us craft beautiful centerpiece arrangements for this year’s luncheon at…

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Connie Is Feeling Confident, Polished, and Ready for Employment Success

Sep 17, 2016 Comments Off on Connie Is Feeling Confident, Polished, and Ready for Employment Success

We are celebrating Connie today, YWCA’s Women to Work program participant! Through a resource partnership with Super Cuts, Connie was able to receive a professional hair cut that has boosted her confidence and helped her feel prepared for the job search. “I just wanted to express my gratitude and thank you…

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Behind The Scenes – 2016 Women of Achievement Honoree Video Shoot

Sep 13, 2016 Comments Off on Behind The Scenes – 2016 Women of Achievement Honoree Video Shoot

Join us as we provide you with a sneak peek of our award honorees while they participate in the video and photo shoot for the 2016 Women of Achievement Impact luncheon. The YWCA Spokane partnered with Hummingbird Productions and E Fisher Photography to coordinate a beautiful visual celebration of each of our 7…

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2016 WoA – Behind The Scenes With The Award Honorees – Gallery

Sep 12, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 WoA – Behind The Scenes With The Award Honorees – Gallery
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Day of Giving – Project Beauty Share

Sep 8, 2016 Comments Off on Day of Giving – Project Beauty Share

After receiving the largest donation in Project Beauty Share‘s history, the organization will be distributing hair care products (such as shampoo and conditioner) to its partner agencies on Project Beauty Share’s Day of Giving, September 7. The organization has dreamed about this day upon learning they were the recipients of…

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Coming Back Together – 2016 ECEAP Team Meeting

Sep 6, 2016 Comments Off on Coming Back Together – 2016 ECEAP Team Meeting

This year the YWCA Spokane’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) staff gathered together for a team meeting as the summer came to a close to prepare for a new year of pre-school education for the 3 and 4 year old children that we serve from Spokane and the surrounding communities. The…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Yvonne Newman

Sep 3, 2016 Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight – Yvonne Newman

We would like to brag about one of our valued volunteers, Yvonne Newman, who has graciously donated her time and her resources to the YWCA Spokane. Yvonne works for the N. Division Costco and has represented her company as a guest speaker at two of our Job Club sessions. Job Club…

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