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Every year, the National Network to End Domestic Violence conducts a one-day DV Counts report reflecting the realities survivors face across the country.
Each February, communities across the county pause to honor Black History Month.
Spokane gathered on MLK Day 2026 for a powerful rally, march, and resource fair honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy while calling for action.
YWCA Spokane’s Community Engagement Department raises awareness, builds partnerships, advances equity, and helps prevent violence in our community.
The Youth Self-Care Summit in Spokane is a one-day celebration empowering young women of color through self-care education and community. Hosted by YWCA Spokane and SWAG, the summit features interactive workshops, local facilitators, and a keynote by SWAG director Jaime Stacy, fostering connection, healing, and collective growth together locally.
Domestic Violence Action Month raises awareness in Spokane about relationship violence & sparks action toward building a community free from abuse.
During Domestic Violence Action Month, YWCA Spokane & community members gathered to honor survivors, remember lives lost, & call for action to end DV.
Victim blaming shifts responsibility away from the person causing harm and places it on survivors, deepening shame, isolation, and barriers to support.
During Domestic Violence Action Month, we invite our community to honor survivors, remember lives lost, & take action to end intimate partner violence.
The Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Toolkit for Domestic Violence Action Month empowers supporters to raise funds and awareness for YWCA Spokane’s programs.
YWCA Spokane’s RSJ Learning Community Rooftop Gathering brought community members together for an evening of connection, reflection, & restorative practice.
A reflection on Pride 2025 as a celebration of joy, resistance, & belonging, a reminder that community care, visibility, & collective action are essential.
Since 2020, over 1,700 individuals and organizations have participated in YWCA’s Racial Justice Challenge. Learn why your business should be next.
During MMIWG2S Awareness Month, we honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people by raising awareness of DV in these tragedies.
Karla Trejo-Bernal, HR Manager, shares how personal experiences inspired her work, supporting staff & fostering a culture of equity, empowerment, & connection.
Amanda Oliver, Family Support Advocate, shares how she empowers parents and caregivers, fostering connection and growth for families in West Plains ECEAP.
Meet Carol, YWCA Spokane’s Mobile Housing Advocate, empowering domestic violence survivors and guiding them toward safe, stable housing.
Meet Emily, YWCA Spokane’s Shelter Services Specialist, supporting survivors, advocating for equity, and guiding clients at Safe Shelter.
Meet Anita, YWCA Spokane paralegal, supporting survivors of domestic violence through law, advocacy, and empowering legal assistance.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). Join us to learn how to support youth and take action to promote healthy, respectful relationships.