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Our therapy practice is empowerment-based and our therapists are committed to helping survivors of intimate partner domestic violence and their families heal and grow. We wanted to get to know our incredible therapists a little more, so we asked them a few questions. Meet Morgan Colburn, Director of Counseling, Advocacy…
Our therapy practice is empowerment-based and our therapists are committed to helping survivors of intimate partner domestic violence and their families heal and grow. We wanted to get to know our incredible therapists a little more, so we asked them a few questions. Meet Brit Wilson, Associate Therapist at YWCA…
Our therapy practice is empowerment-based and our therapists are committed to helping survivors of intimate partner domestic violence and their families heal and grow. We wanted to get to know our incredible therapists a little more, so we asked them a few questions. Meet Melva Moore, the Director of Mental…
Welcome To Jeanette Hauck, Acting CEO YWCA Spokane’s Board of Directors announces today that Jeanette Hauck, YWCA’s longtime Chief Financial Officer, will act as the organization’s interim CEO, effective immediately. The board is planning a national search to find a permanent replacement. Jeanette has worked for YWCA Spokane for the…
Advocate at Large Each of us plays a role in keeping our communities safe. Access to safety in public spaces is influenced by many factors, including our individual social identities. Folks who are marginalized are at higher risk of experiencing harassment in public spaces, especially during times of increased social…
Kate Sowers From YWCA Spokane Attends 2019 World YWCA Council In South Africa As the proud and grateful recipient of a scholarship to join the YWCA USA delegation at the 2019 World YWCA Council, I’m pleased to share with you – my YWCA Spokane community – some stories and photos…
YWCA Spokane is proud to announce that one of our valued team members, Kate Sowers, has recently been awarded a scholarship to join the World YWCA Council. Kate, who currently supports our local agency as the Development Coordinator, is excited to travel to Johannesburg, South Africa this November to come…
While providing services to over 16,000 women, children, and families each year, YWCA Spokane advocates partake in a state-required, 30-hour intensive training program. In addition to holding a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree, all advocates who work in YWCA Spokane’s domestic violence shelter, legal advocacy department and counseling center undergo comprehensive…
I’d like to formally introduce myself: My name is Olivia Moorer; I have worked at YWCA Spokane for a year as the Communications Assistant in the Development Department. If you follow us on Facebook, read our blogs, or participate in our donor campaigns, then you are familiar with my work.…
Congratulations to Morgan Colburn, LICSW! YWCA Spokane’s Director, Morgan Colburn, was awarded Lutheran Community Services NW Victim Service Specialist Award At Their Partners In Justice 2019 Awards Event. This June at Lutheran Community Services Northwest’s annual Partners In Justice Awards ceremony held at Barrister Winery, Morgan Colburn, Director of Counseling,…
“Not every YWCA has a pool, but we help women when they feel like they are drowning.” —Alejandra Y. Castillo, YWCA USA CEO YWCA Spokane was thrilled to join YWCAs all over the country in Washington, DC, last week for YWCA USA’s 2019 National Conference! Over 400 attendees from across the…
Many congratulations to YWCA Spokane Civil Legal Attorney, Kelsey Kittleson, for being named the Young Lawyer of the Year by the Spokane County Bar Association. Kelsey was awarded this prestigious designation for her “substantial contributions to the legal profession of a legal or non-legal nature, substantial contributions to the Spokane…
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…
“The energy of our YWCA leaders can be felt in the air here at the conference hotel,” YWCA Spokane CEO, Regina Malveau remarked upon her first day at this year’s YWCA USA Leadership & Capacity Building Institute (LCBI) event that took place between June 6th– June 9th in San Antonio,…
YWCA Spokane’s CEO, Regina Malveaux, Appointed To YWCA USA’s Board of Directors YWCA USA, which celebrates its 160th birthday this year and is one of the oldest and largest non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of women, announced recently that after a nationwide recruiting process, 3 women joined the…
Our champion for children! Congratulations to YWCA Spokane’s ECEAP (Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program) Teacher, Ryan Simmons, who was recently awarded the “Spokane Champion for Children Award” by Washington State Save the Children Action Network. A very deserving acknowledgement of your incredible dedication to 3 and 4 year old children…
YWCA Spokane’s board, staff, and community partners wish you and your family a safe and joyous holiday season. As a part of your end-of-year, tax-deductible contributions, consider making a one-time or recurring gift to YWCA Spokane on behalf of the thousands of women and children we serve each year. Donate…
YWCA’s Safe Shelter Kitchen Remodel Is A Heartwarming Sight This past November we have had much to be thankful for, including the completion of our beautiful shelter kitchen remodel. It took many committed partners who donated their time and resources to pull it off, but we did it! The new…
This June YWCA agencies from around the nation gathered together in Washington D.C. at the 2017 YWCA USA National Conference. Bold Mission, Bright Future The theme of the 2017 conference was Bold Mission, Bright Future. Appropriately named, the conference served as a road map to guide participants towards a deeper sense of…
This spring YWCA Spokane finally launched into the much-needed landscape remodeling project at our domestic violence safe shelter location due to the initial grant contribution provided by the Frank M Gertrude R Doyle Foundation. In addition to an amazing contribution by the above foundation, we were able to partner with over…