Month: July 2018
Thank you to Leigh Hofheimer from Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) for training our staff on reproductive justice! Our training focused on educating the staff on reproductive and sexual coercion in domestic violence, and focused on access to Plan B, birth control, and reproductive rights. Leigh taught…
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Do you or someone you know need civil legal advice and/or resources? The litigation process is often a long and complex one, and it becomes even more difficult when you are a survivor of a violent crime or traumatic incident. We understand this process requires great support, and someone to…
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YWCA Spokane raised overÊ$70,000Êat An Evening In Tuscany 2018!!! Pure Gratitude We are left without words to adequately express the deep gratitude we are experiencing at YWCA Spokane for the support and commitment received by guest at our annual summer evening benefit, held Friday, July 13th, 2018 for the 3rd…
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Spokane recently conducted a Spokane County Community Needs Assessment, conducted in collaboration with Priority Spokane and the Community Health Assessment Board (CHAAB), and the Spokane Regional Health District. The community needs assessment process resulted in the following top 3 data-based priorities for Spokane County: Reduce impacts of family trauma and…
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This past May, YWCA Spokane partnered with local agencies and law enforcement to hold a Domestic Violence (DV) Town Hall that helped community members understand family violence and its critical impact in our community. You can read more about the Domestic Violence End The Silence Town Hall here. The event…
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“Domestic violence is the single greatest predictor of future violent crime” –David Martin, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office On Tuesday, June 19, 2018 YWCA Spokane CEO Regina Malveaux provided opening remarks at the Domestic Violence and Firearms Summit hosted by the Alliance for Gun Responsibility and the Seattle…
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“I learned from Transformations Camp that nobody can stop your passion.” – Maria (14-year-old camp participant). Last week (July 25-29th), YWCA Spokane hosted its annual Transformations Camp! This is a week-long empowerment experience designed for young women of color, ages 11-15 who can gather in a safe environment to…
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YWCA Spokane would like to express our sincere gratitude to Jim through this month’s Volunteer Spotlight. Jim Vernon first came to YWCA Spokane as an event volunteer for 2017’s Spring Fling Champagne Brunch and Silent Auction. Having recently moved to the west coast from Ohio, he was looking for something meaningful he could…
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