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Unquenchable Hope on Display

Sep 12, 2024 Comments Off on Unquenchable Hope on Display

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,…

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2024 DVAM Action Kit

Sep 10, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 DVAM Action Kit

Click here to edit the dot navigation module. This text is only for editing and will not appear after you publish the changes. About Courageous Conversation Witness Hope Free Training Increase Awareness Take Action with YWCA Spokane this October The month of October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Action…

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DVAM 2023 – Recap

Nov 1, 2023 Comments Off on DVAM 2023 – Recap

This Domestic Violence Action Month, over 700 community members engaged in education, outreach, and events with YWCA Spokane. We are so grateful for this community who joined us to raise awareness, inspire change, and support survivors. As October draws to a close, we want to express our deep appreciation for…

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DVAM Action Kit

Sep 1, 2023 Comments Off on DVAM Action Kit

Take Action with YWCA Spokane this October The month of October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Action Month. During October, YWCA Spokane looks to increase awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence in our community, inspire action that is focused on creating lasting change, and encourage community-wide participation. We…

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TDVAM 2023

Feb 1, 2023 Comments Off on TDVAM 2023

Every February, a month long national initiative takes place to bring awareness to teen dating violence. Similar to intimate partner domestic violence, teen dating violence can take on many different forms and has a significant impact on our community. When we think about abuse, physical abuse is the first form…

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DVAM 2022 – Recap

Nov 1, 2022 Comments Off on DVAM 2022 – Recap

This Domestic Violence Action Month was an absolute success! Over 400 community members connected with YWCA Spokane through training, outreach, and events this October. Together, we raised awareness and took action towards change in our community. See a recap of our DVAM activities below! Impact View this post on Instagram A…

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Annual United Way Giving Campaign – 2022

Mar 23, 2022 Comments Off on Annual United Way Giving Campaign – 2022

YWCA Spokane On Giving Back Each year, YWCA Spokane hosts a Spokane County United Way Giving Campaign. Our agency fully believes in the work United Way does in our community, funding vital programs and services, including ours. United Way’s grant programs increase our community’s ability to create solutions to our…

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Teen Dating Violence Action Month 2022 – Recap

Feb 28, 2022 Comments Off on Teen Dating Violence Action Month 2022 – Recap

YWCA’s Prevention Team Teen dating abuse is a year-round focus for YWCA Spokane’s Prevention Team. Our work to end cycles of abuse expands beyond the month of February. We invite you to get involved with our efforts if you work with youth! Spokane is fortunate to have a variety of…

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DVAM 2021

Feb 24, 2022 Comments Off on DVAM 2021

Donate | Chalk Walk | YW Table Talk | Survive To Thrive | Pathways Forward | Business Call To Action October Is Nationally Recognized As Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) During this national month of advocacy, join YWCA Spokane in our goals to:  Increase Awareness:  Paint Spokane Purple With A…

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Teen Dating Violence Action Month 2022

Jan 25, 2022 Comments Off on Teen Dating Violence Action Month 2022

This February, YWCA Spokane looks to engage youth and adults in meaningful dialogue about healthy relationships and dating violence! In 2010, congress declared February to be National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. To take the next step beyond awareness, YWCA Spokane chooses to focus on how individuals can…

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We Made an Impact: DVAM 2021

Nov 5, 2021 Comments Off on We Made an Impact: DVAM 2021

Your support during Domestic Violence Action Month helped us raise $34,890 towards our $50,000 goal! Although we didn’t quite reach our goal, we’re confident that with the help of the incredible Spokane community we’ll be able to close our 2021 funding gap before the end of this year, and you…

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Domestic Violence and The Business Community

Oct 12, 2021 Comments Off on Domestic Violence and The Business Community

Domestic Violence Is A Community Issue, Impacting The Lives Of Our Friends, Co-Workers, and Families Domestic violence doesn’t stay at home. It’s all around us, in school, in the grocery store, in the workplace. Chances are that people in your circle of friends, family, and co-workers has, is, or will…

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2021 Chalk Walk | Photo Gallery

Oct 8, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 Chalk Walk | Photo Gallery

Wednesday, October 6th, in partnership with Riverfront Spokane, our team at YWCA Spokane held a Chalk Walk event in the park downtown as our kickoff for Domestic Violence Action Month. During this national month of advocacy, join YWCA Spokane in our goals to Increase Awareness, Inspire Action and Raise $50,000…

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Your Business Can Take Action This DVAM

Sep 20, 2021 Comments Off on Your Business Can Take Action This DVAM

DVAM | Donate | Chalk Walk | YW Table Talk | Survive To Thrive | Pathways Forward | Business Call To Action YWCA Spokane Invites Local Businesses To Shine A Light For Survivors During Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) Together, We Inspire Real & Lasting Change This October, for national…

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From Survive To Thrive

Sep 20, 2021 Comments Off on From Survive To Thrive

Content developed by YWCA Spokane Domestic Violence Action Month Committee. From Survive To Thrive DV Educational Series Welcome! It is our goal at YWCA Spokane to help spread awareness and education about what Intimate Partner Domestic Violence is, how it impacts our community, and what we can do to create…

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Intersectionality

Sep 20, 2021 Comments Off on Intersectionality

Content developed by YWCA Spokane Domestic Violence Action Month Committee. An Educational Series About Intimate Partner Domestic Violence To prepare you for success while taking our From Survive To Thrive educational series, we would like to talk about intersectionality and other definitions that will help provide you with a foundation…

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Physiological Needs

Sep 20, 2021 Comments Off on Physiological Needs

Content developed by YWCA Spokane Domestic Violence Action Month Committee. YWCA Spokane’s From Survive to Thrive Educational Series We will be exploring the importance of meeting the most basic human needs, physiological needs, during the process of healing from intimate partner domestic violence. DV Education Series: | Intersectionality | Physiological | Safety…

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Safety Needs

Sep 20, 2021 Comments Off on Safety Needs

Content developed by YWCA Spokane Domestic Violence Action Month Committee. YWCA Spokane’s From Survive to Thrive Educational Series During situations of intimate partner domestic violence, survivors are often left with unknown and limited options to ensure safety for themselves and their families. DV Education Series: | Intersectionality | Physiological | Safety |…

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Love & Belonging

Sep 20, 2021 Comments Off on Love & Belonging

Content developed by YWCA Spokane Domestic Violence Action Month Committee. YWCA Spokane’s From Survive to Thrive Educational Series Today’s challenge will be focused on love and belonging, specifically through the experiences of transgender survivors of intimate partner violence. DV Education Series: | Intersectionality | Physiological | Safety | Love & Belonging |…

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Esteem

Sep 20, 2021 Comments Off on Esteem

Content developed by YWCA Spokane Domestic Violence Action Month Committee. YWCA Spokane’s From Survive to Thrive Educational Series Today, we are continuing our journey through Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, specifically looking at level 5: Esteem. We focus primarily on some of the ways survivors meet their esteem needs and how…

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