July 2023 – YWCA Spokane

Recap | July Pathways Forward: Disability Pride

July 13, 2023

Categories: Advocacy, Community, Events, Get Involved, Impact, Spokane Resources

| Tags: Advocacy, community, Community Engagement, impact, Pathways Forward, Racial & Social Justice, racial and social justice, resources, rsj

LOCAL EXPERTS JOIN YWCA SPOKANE TO delve into intersectionality of disability & LGBTQ+ identities >1 min. read content warning: mention of suicide VIEW RECORDING I am grateful Erin and Misha of Inland Northwest Disability Experience shared their time, expertise, and experiences with us for our July Pathways Forward event that focused on the intersectionality of …

Embracing Disability Pride: Celebrating Intersectionality and Inclusion

July 7, 2023

| By Erica Schreiber

Categories: Events, Get Involved

| Tags: Community Engagement, disability pride, Pathways Forward, Pride, video education series

In our journey towards a more inclusive and equitable society, it is vital that we recognize and celebrate the diverse identities and experiences of all individuals. Disability Pride Month is celebrated each year in July. It is a movement that plays a crucial role in fostering empowerment, challenging societal biases, and promoting the intersectionality of …

July RSJ Spotlight

July 7, 2023

| By Lara Estaris

Categories: Advocacy, Community, Education and Training, Get Involved, Impact, Other, Spokane Resources

| Tags: equity, indexwa, Inland Northwest Disability Experience, Racial & Social Justice, resources, rsj, RSJ Spotlight, Spotlight

Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series Each month, our Equity Coordinator, Lara, sits down with an organization or individual in our community to spotlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. 2 min. read July Spotlight Inland Northwest Disability Experience (INDEx) I was so grateful for the …

Mission Moment – Safe Haven

July 5, 2023

| By Jemma Riedel-Johnson

Categories: Community, Impact

| Tags: childcare, Mission Moment, Safe Haven

About Safe Haven YWCA Spokane’s Safe Haven is an on-site classroom that gives kids a space to be kids, while their parents and caregivers access our free programs and services. Safe Haven is a free service open to youth from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Our classroom is stocked with a variety of toys …

2023 Board of Directors – Yvonne Smith

July 5, 2023

| By Jemma Riedel-Johnson

Categories: Community

| Tags: board, board of directors

THANK YOU Each of our wonderful Board of Directors is so passionate about our community and dedicates their time, talent, and resources towards the fulfillment of our mission. On behalf of our team, those we serve, and our community we thank you for all you do! Yvonne Smith serves on YWCA’s board as a community …