Thank You to Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County for their Fantastic Gift!

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Thank you to the Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County (HSSA) for your grant! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Intimate Partner Domestic Violence Support Services will be able to provide health-care navigation for clients in need of health-care and insurance; efficient response to deliver mental health services in order to expand access to …

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YWCA Spokane Announces 2019 WOA Speaker: Judge Rosemarie Aquilina

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Judge. Lawyer. Author. Mother. Teacher. Advocate. Trailblazer. “You’re never wrong to speak your truth.”- Judge Rosemarie Aquilina YWCA Spokane is proud to announce the Honorable Rosemarie Aquilina as our Keynote Speaker for our 37th Annual Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon. Judge Aquilina presided over the USA Gymnastics Team sex abuse scandal involving Larry Nassar, sentencing …

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Donate Hygiene Items & Create an Impact

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Make an impact this week by donating to YWCA Spokane! Our Sister’s Closet is in need of deodorant & toothcare supplies to help survivors live healthy, fresh lives as the weather heats up. Providing hygiene items to our agency makes a huge impact on the health of those we serve. Please consider donating as part …

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Remembering Alice Niemeier

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YWCA Spokane was saddened to learn of the passing of Alice Niemeier, a long-time, cherished friend. Alice accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award for the Ambassadors, a long-time group of supporters of the YWCA, at  our 31st Woman of Achievement Awards. Alice was committed to serving women and children through YWCA Spokane, spreading joy through her …

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YWCA Prevention Team Hosts Field Trip at Camp Reed

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Last year, YWCA Spokane received a grant through the Hagan Foundation. This grant supported YWCA Spokane’s ability to hold healthy relationship groups in local high schools through our Prevention Team. At Rogers High School, YWCA’s Prevention Team had the opportunity to meet with Roger’s leadership class. This class consists of 45 Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors; …

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