Year: 2019

2019 In Review

Dec 31, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 In Review

2019 In Review As we reflect back on 2019, we can’t help but be overwhelmed with gratitude for the many ways our community comes together to support the work and mission of YWCA Spokane. Below are just a few photos from a powerful 2019. Thank you for being a special…

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Happy Holidays From YWCA Spokane

Dec 20, 2019 Comments Off on Happy Holidays From YWCA Spokane

Happy Holidays From YWCA Spokane! As we reflect on the things we are grateful for, we think of YOU and the many ways you have supported the work and mission of YWCA Spokane this year. We are forever grateful for the ongoing support that allows us to serve thousands of…

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Why Support YWCA Spokane

Dec 18, 2019 Comments Off on Why Support YWCA Spokane

Thank you so much to many of our board members and mission partners for sharing why they support YWCA Spokane. As you plan your year-end giving, we hope you will consider what a difference you could make with a donation to YWCA Spokane. Your gift will help save lives and…

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Hope For The Holidays 2019 – Recap and Photos

Dec 17, 2019 Comments Off on Hope For The Holidays 2019 – Recap and Photos

2019 Hope For The Holidays Success!! Thank you to all the amazing individuals and organizations that contributed towards this year’s adopt-a-family holiday wishlist program called Hope For The Holidays. The incredible support received this season helps to make this time of year a little brighter for those we serve who…

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Thank you to Washington State DSHS BFET Program for their Inspirational Gift!

Dec 12, 2019 Comments Off on Thank you to Washington State DSHS BFET Program for their Inspirational Gift!

Thank you to Washington State DSHS BFET Program for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center will be able to provide more programs, classes, and availability for women experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, and/or unemployment. Washington State DSHS Basic…

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Thank You to the Airway Heights Lions Club for Your Impactful Gift!

Dec 5, 2019 Comments Off on Thank You to the Airway Heights Lions Club for Your Impactful Gift!

Thank you to the Airway Heights Lions Club for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Early Childhood Education and Assitance Program! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) will continue to provide excellent education and health services to kiddos in Spokane. Their gift…

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Thank you Miss Shifters

Dec 2, 2019 Comments Off on Thank you Miss Shifters

Thank You Miss Shifters All Girls Car Club Your generous donation to YWCA Spokane’s Our Sister’s Closet clothing boutique is deeply appreciated. We greatly appreciate Miss Shifters All Girls Car Club for taking it upon themselves to organize a clothing and necessities drive among their community to benefit Our Sister’s…

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Thank You to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for Their Incredible Support!

Nov 28, 2019 Comments Off on Thank You to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for Their Incredible Support!

Thank you to DSHS for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Women to Work Program! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Women to Work program will continue to provide women with an Essentials Training Program for WorkFirst participants, including a family violence component. The Department of Social and Health…

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Giving Tuesday 2019

Nov 25, 2019 Comments Off on Giving Tuesday 2019

SUPPORT YWCA Spokane On Giving Tuesday 2019 YWCA Spokane is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that depends on the generosity of individuals, businesses, and foundations to offer vital programming and activities to the community. Our passion is to create safe spaces for those we serve to heal, learn, grow, and thrive.…

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eNews-Nov 2019

Nov 23, 2019 Comments Off on eNews-Nov 2019

2019 eNews Editions: March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct Giving Thanks With A Grateful Heart From Regina Malveaux, YWCA Spokane CEO It is at this time of year, with a grateful heart, that our family at YWCA Spokane celebrates the generosity received by friends like…

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World YWCA Council 2019

Nov 23, 2019 Comments Off on World YWCA Council 2019

Kate Sowers From YWCA Spokane Attends 2019 World YWCA Council In South Africa As the proud and grateful recipient of a scholarship to join the YWCA USA delegation at the 2019 World YWCA Council, I’m pleased to share with you – my YWCA Spokane community – some stories and photos…

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Thank You to Umpqua Bank for Your Major Contribution!

Nov 21, 2019 Comments Off on Thank You to Umpqua Bank for Your Major Contribution!

Thank you to Umpqua Bank for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center can offer more programming to more women in need. Umpqua Bank‘s generosity will make a lasting impact on women and families experiencing unemployment, homelessness, and…

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Thank you to the AKC Humane Fund For Your Continued Support!

Nov 14, 2019 Comments Off on Thank you to the AKC Humane Fund For Your Continued Support!

Thank you to the AKC Humane Fund for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors Program! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors will continue to provide survivors with food and shelter in a safe environment! The AKC Humane Fund gift makes…

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Thank you to the City of Spokane Community, Housing and Human Services Department For Your Incredible Support!

Nov 7, 2019 Comments Off on Thank you to the City of Spokane Community, Housing and Human Services Department For Your Incredible Support!

Thank you to the City of Spokane Community, Housing and Human Services Department for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors Program! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors will continue to provide survivors with food and shelter in a safe environment!…

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Thank you to the City of Spokane Homeless Housing, Operations, and Services Program For Your Dedication and Support!

Nov 7, 2019 Comments Off on Thank you to the City of Spokane Homeless Housing, Operations, and Services Program For Your Dedication and Support!

Thank you to the City of Spokane Homeless Housing, Operations, and Services Program, for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors Program! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors will continue to provide survivors with food and shelter in a safe environment!…

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eNews-October2019

Oct 31, 2019 Comments Off on eNews-October2019

eNews Editions: March | April | May | June | July | August | September When WE KNOW, WE GROW From Regina Malveaux, YWCA Spokane CEO Two years ago at this time, we watched the #MeToo movement trend on social media. Because of the awareness and exposure built from that movement, more…

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End The Silence 2019 Recap – Photo Gallery

Oct 31, 2019 Comments Off on End The Silence 2019 Recap – Photo Gallery

A Powerful Show of Support For Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Thursday, October 31st, 2019 marks the end of YWCA Spokane’s 4th annual End The Silence campaign during national Domestic Violence Action Month. We are incredibly grateful for the many ways individuals, organizations, donors, and businesses stepped up to engage…

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World YWCA Council

Oct 31, 2019 Comments Off on World YWCA Council

YWCA Spokane is proud to announce that one of our valued team members, Kate Sowers, has recently been awarded a scholarship to join the World YWCA Council. Kate, who currently supports our local agency as the Development Coordinator, is excited to travel to Johannesburg, South Africa this November to come…

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THANK YOU TO THE LUDLOW FOUNDATION FOR YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION!

Oct 31, 2019 Comments Off on THANK YOU TO THE LUDLOW FOUNDATION FOR YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION!

Thank you to The Ludlow Foundation for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors Program! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors will continue to provide survivors with food and shelter in a safe environment! The Ludlow Foundation’s gift makes a…

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Expressive Arts For Survivors 2019

Oct 31, 2019 Comments Off on Expressive Arts For Survivors 2019

You Matter and Matter Absolutely Once a week, tucked in the safety of our YWCA building in downtown Spokane, Teresa, a facilitator in YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center, leads a group for women called Expressive Arts Group For Survivors where survivors of intimate partner violence use art as a tool…

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