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Apr 1, 2026 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

A First Step Toward Safety

First Step Fridays is a new weekly legal clinic designed to support survivors of intimate partner domestic violence access the support they need and deserve.

Mar 18, 2026 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

A Message from YWCA Spokane CEO, Janine Wynne

March is Women’s History Month, a time that encourages us to reflect on the women who have shaped the world and the communities we live in. As I step into leadership at YWCA Spokane, I find myself doing just that….

Feb 2, 2026 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

ECEAP Grows Strong Families with a Parent-First Approach

YWCA’s ECEAP grows strong families, ensuring children thrive with a parent-first approach.

Dec 31, 2025 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

2025 Community Engagement Impact

YWCA Spokane’s Community Engagement Department raises awareness, builds partnerships, advances equity, and helps prevent violence in our community.

Dec 3, 2025 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

The Reality of Hoteling for Survivors

Our domestic violence safe shelter is near capacity almost every day. We look to options such as hoteling for survivors to ensure their safety.

Oct 1, 2025 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

Understanding & Addressing Victim Blaming

Victim blaming shifts responsibility away from the person causing harm and places it on survivors, deepening shame, isolation, and barriers to support.

Sep 2, 2025 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

Legal Services: Shifting Focus, Staying Strong

YWCA Spokane’s Civil Legal Services help survivors secure protection orders that create immediate safety, accountability, & space to rebuild.

Aug 4, 2025 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

Shelter and Housing: A Changing Landscape

Safe housing is harder than ever to find for survivors. Learn how YWCA Spokane is adapting to a changing landscape to keep families safe.

Jul 1, 2025 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

Violence Prevention: Adapting in the Face of Funding Cuts

Prevention work is adapting in response to recent funding cuts, necessitating difficult pauses in youth programs such as Healthy Roots & Teen Council.

Jun 3, 2025 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

Creating Safety and Healing Through Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-Informed Care is at the heart of our approach to supporting survivors of domestic violence & their families.

May 6, 2025 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

Healing Harm Through Restorative Practices

Explore and learn how Restorative Practices approaches foster healing, accountability, and stronger communities at YWCA Spokane.

Apr 1, 2025 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

Understanding Intersectionality: Why One-Size-Fits-All Support Doesn’t Work

In order to support survivors of domestic violence in the most effective way, understanding intersectionality is essential.

Mar 4, 2025 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

Motivational Interviewing: Helping Survivors Find Their Own Path Forward

Motivational Interviewing empowers survivors to explore options, build confidence, and make decisions at their own pace with support and guidance.

Feb 3, 2025 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

The Empowerment Model: Helping Survivors Reclaim Their Autonomy

YWCA Spokane’s Empowerment Model helps survivors of domestic violence regain autonomy, build confidence, and make their own life decisions.

Dec 3, 2024 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

Mission Moment – Youth Therapy

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…

Nov 5, 2024 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

Mission Moment – Self-Care Summit

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…

Oct 1, 2024 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

Mission Moment – Support Group

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…

Sep 3, 2024 May 19 @ 12:11 pm

Mission Moment – CSO Advocacy

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…