Stand Against Racism 2017 – Photo Gallery

| By Erica Schreiber
Categories: Advocacy, Community, Education and Training, Events, Get Involved
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YWCA Spokane is so proud of our Spokane community. We had a tremendous turnout for our 2017 Stand Against Racism courageous conversation this Friday, April 28th. Keynote Speaker, Erin Jones, did an amazing job of inspiring the crowd and leaving each person with an expanded awareness of how to find common ground, celebrate our differences, …

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Stand Against Racism 2017

| By Erica Schreiber
Categories: Advocacy, Community, Education and Training, Events, Get Involved, Impact, Other
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Stand Against Racism is a Signature Campaign of YWCA USA. YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. Over 250,000 people across the country take a Stand Against Racism each year. Learn more about YWCA USA’s nationwide 2017 Stand Against Racism efforts. STAND …

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Retired Military Leader Visits YWCA’s Pre-K Program In Honor of Veterans Day

| By Erica Schreiber
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Retired Military Leader Brian Newberry Visits YWCA’s Pre-K Program To Highlight the Importance of High-Quality Early Education And To Celebrate Veterans Day Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Brian Newberry, former Wing Commander at Fairchild Air Force Base, and the state directors of the nonprofit Mission: Readiness came to visit the Downtown YWCA’s preschool program to highlight the importance of high-quality …

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Coming Back Together – 2016 ECEAP Team Meeting

| By Erica Schreiber
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This year the YWCA Spokane’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) staff gathered together for a team meeting as the summer came to a close to prepare for a new year of pre-school education for the 3 and 4 year old children that we serve from Spokane and the surrounding communities. The ECEAP team had a wonderful …

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How Can Your Faith Community Respond to Violence in Our Community?

| By Erica Schreiber
Categories: Community, Education and Training, Get Involved, Spokane Resources
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Faith Partners is a collaborative effort from the YWCA Spokane, Women’s Healing and Empowerment Network, Create Your Statement, and Abuse Recovery Ministry and Services. The goal is to provide education, resources and support for faith communities so they can facilitate advocacy, sanctuary and healing for people affected by domestic violence. The Faith Partners are facilitating a free workshop …

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