Accelerate Action for Survivors
This March, in honor of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, the Women of Avista Employee Resource Group invites you to join us in accelerating action for gender equality by supporting survivors of intimate partner domestic violence. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and families served by YWCA Spokane.
Make a Difference Today
Your donation will directly support programs and services that serve survivors of intimate partner domestic violence and their children.
Survivor Accessing Mental Health Therapy
A Story of Impact
“I have been in the YWCA’s program for almost 4 months and in all my years of trying to figure out the reason for his anger and to get him to stop hurting me emotionally, I have never had the guidance, support, understanding, security and resources that actually are making a HUGE difference in my life! And believe me I have been to dozens of family therapists, couples counseling, and programs with no avail.
Today I feel so empowered and understood. I am actually beginning to see my authentic self-emerge. No one at the YWCA forces me to make life altering changes, they leave choices up to the individual, as all circumstances are unique.”
- Survivor & Mental Health Therapy Client
#IWD2025
The International Women's Day (IWD) 2025 campaign theme is 'Accelerate Action'.
At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.
Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality. It calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres.
Support YWCA Spokane this March and help our community move forward in solidarity toward gender equality.
Learn about Services for Survivors
Inclusive of all genders, YWCA Spokane offers an array of confidential programs and services for survivors of intimate partner violence. However, it can be intimidating to know where to begin. Survivors and allies are welcome to call YWCA's 24hr helpline: 509-326-2255 to help get connected to meaningful resources.
Get Involved
If you want to take your support to the next level, YWCA Spokane offers many different ways you can make a difference in the lives of thousands of community members.