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Healing Together For families who have experienced domestic violence, therapeutic support can provide some relief from experiences of stress, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). YWCA Spokane offers a specialized therapy program for youth 7-18 years old who have second hand experience with domestic violence in their household. The program…
YWCA Spokane would like to take this opportunity to highlight Tamika LaMere, a deeply valued member of our Board of Directors. Take a moment to learn more about Tamika.
About the Summit Since 2022, YWCA Spokane has been offering youth in the community the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow at the Youth Self-Care Summit. This is a unique opportunity for young people to embrace self-love, connection, and personal growth. Designed like a conference, the summit celebrates each participant…
Social Support “Domestic violence can be so isolating,” states Alondra, YWCA Support Group facilitator. “We found that providing a space for survivors to share stories and promote healing is a great way to bridge the gap from isolation to connection and support.” YWCA Spokane offers support groups for female-identifying survivors…
Unquenchable Hope will be on display at YWCA Spokane throughout October as part of Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM). When: October 1st – 31st, 2024 | 8am – 8pm Where: YWCA Spokane, 930 N Monroe St, Spokane A Powerful Partnership Earlier this year, Cori Schuman, also known as The Tattooed Potter,…
What is CSO Advocacy? For some survivors of domestic violence, the Department of Social Health Services (DSHS) is their first stop while trying to find support for their situation. “It can be hard to navigate these systems for a lot of clients,” says M.E. Martin, YWCA Spokane CSO Advocate. “Many…
The Complexities of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs) are legal tools designed to offer safety to individuals experiencing domestic violence. While the intention is to offer protection, the legal process can leave survivors feeling disheartened and vulnerable. Understanding these challenges is crucial for anyone navigating the…
Understanding the Issue In recent years, efforts to address domestic violence have increasingly focused on a critical aspect of safety: removing firearms from perpetrators. The presence of a firearm in a domestic violence situation increases the risk of homicide for women by 500%. On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court…
YWCA Spokane joins thousands in Spokane for the 2024 Pride parade and festival.
حول مركز فرص المرأة (WOC) يوفر بيئة آمنة وداعمة وسرية للناجين من الصدمات حتى يتمكنوا من الراحة والتعافي وإعادة البناء. تم تصميم فرص التعلم هذه لتعزيز الشفاء بعد الصدمة مع رعاية مجتمع داعم. يتم توفير كل هذه المجموعات والفصول بدون تكلفة على الإطلاق ...
Story by Mary Alberts, Legacy Circle Donor & YWCA Board Member We all want to be remembered for something, but my greatest fear is that it will be for the time I went to a costume party dressed as Cat Woman, long after the potential for any transformative relationship with…
I hate the question, “Why doesn’t she just leave?” I have learned that we can’t affix a level of hardship to someone else’s journey. Every journey through and out of domestic violence is extremely hard. Some people do not survive. Some are left with lasting scars, physically and emotionally. Families…
YWCA Spokane Leaders Attend YWCA USA Leadership Capacity Building Institute (LCBI) This past August we, five members of YWCA Spokane’s leadership team and 2 members of YWCA Spokane’s key staff, had the privilege of attending the YWCA USA Leadership Capacity Building Institute-a transformative four-day gathering designed to bring together YWCA…
حقق برنامج قائمة أمنيات تبني الأسرة لعام 2023 التابع لجمعية الشابات المسيحية في سبوكان نجاحًا كبيرًا هذا العام! شكرًا جزيلاً لمجتمع الرعاية لدينا للمساعدة في إنشاء موسم عطلة خاص للعائلات التي نخدمها.
This past June, YWCA associations across the nation meet together in Washington DC for the 2023 YWCA USA Leadership Conference. The conference was themed Mission Forward: Building a Movement with an intention to bring this group closer together to realize our full potential as a national force. YWCA Spokane CEO, Jeanette…
Earlier this month, Spokane Symphony, Spokane Public Library, and YWCA Spokane collaborated to bring the Lullaby Project to Spokane. The Spokane Symphony is serving as a national partner for Carnegie Hall’s Lullaby Project. The project “pairs new and expecting parents and caregivers with professional artists to write and sing personal lullabies for…
Domestic Violence Requires A Community Response Yesterday, May 9th, 2023, the Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition (SRDVC), in collaboration with Providence Health, officially launched the End the Violence Toolkit for businesses. The toolkit serves as a resource for employers on how to educate their staff on domestic violence issues. YWCA…
عيد ميلاد سعيد رقم 120 لجمعية الشابات المسيحية سبوكان! بالأمس، في 13 أبريل (عيد الميلاد الرسمي لجمعية الشابات المسيحية في سبوكان) من الساعة 3 إلى 5 مساءً في مساحة اجتماعات المكتبة المركزية التي تم إعادة تصميمها بشكل جميل في وسط المدينة، اجتمعنا مع موظفينا ومجلس الإدارة والمتطوعين وشركاء المجتمع في الاجتماع السنوي لشركاء جمعية الشابات المسيحية في سبوكان. في كل عام، نعقد هذا الاجتماع العام…
A Conversation on domestic violence On April 5th, 2023, YWCA Spokane hosted a conversation on domestic violence with Askia Underwood, a domestic violence survivor recently featured in Uncovered: The Secrets We Hide. Watch Askia’s story here. Thriving Now is a powerful first-hand account of how domestic violence can turn someone’s…
We would like to take this opportunity to spotlight Rachel & wish her well! In December of 2020, we welcomed Rachel Dannen to our team as our new Racial & Social Justice Intern, a position created to help further the work of our agency’s Racial & Social Justice (RSJ) Committee.…