Month: March 2021

STCU Surprises YWCA With Local Restaurant Gift Cards

Mar 28, 2021 Comments Off on STCU Surprises YWCA With Local Restaurant Gift Cards

Thank you, STCU for your continued support of the women and families YWCA Spokane serves! A number of women and families utilizing services across our agency received an unexpected gift from Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU) this month in the form of $50 gift cards to local restaurants. Recognizing that…

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Thank You Premera Social Impact Fund!

Mar 26, 2021 Comments Off on Thank You Premera Social Impact Fund!

YWCA Spokane would like to express our gratitude to Premera’s Social Impact Fund for supporting our mental health program for trauma survivors. This year has brought home the importance of mental health care as more people than ever report increased negative mental health symptoms related to isolation, job loss and…

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Therapy Team Launches Mindful Moment Series

Mar 12, 2021 Comments Off on Therapy Team Launches Mindful Moment Series

YWCA Spokane’s Mental Health Therapy team has launched “Mindful Moment,” a series of videos to help listeners relax and calm themselves. “Mindful Moment is to help us find a few moments of peace throughout our day,” explains Melva Moore, director of Mental Health Therapy. Having these moments to ground ourselves…

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YWCA Spokane Welcomes Jeanette Hauck As CEO

Mar 11, 2021 Comments Off on YWCA Spokane Welcomes Jeanette Hauck As CEO

YWCA Spokane’s board of directors is pleased to announce Jeanette Hauck as the agency’s new Chief Executive Officer effective March 2021. “Jeanette is a passionate non-profit leader with a reputation for visionary leadership and collaboration,” expresses Laura McAloon, YWCA Spokane Board Chair. “She has done a tremendous job navigating the…

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Thank You MultiCare For Your Incredible Support!

Mar 3, 2021 Comments Off on Thank You MultiCare For Your Incredible Support!

Thank You To MultiCare, A YWCA Spokane Mission Partner MultiCare’s mission is, “Partnering for Healing and a Healthy Future,” which inspires them to form connections that help address identified community needs and improve quality of life for their communities. Consistent with that mission, MultiCare joined YWCA Spokane as our newest…

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Black History Month: An Ongoing Story

Mar 2, 2021 Comments Off on Black History Month: An Ongoing Story

The month of February is recognized across the United States and Canada as Black History Month. Some have begun to refer to February as Black Herstory Month, celebrating women of color throughout history who have changed our world for the better. Today is the first day of March, and with…

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