Events

DVAM 2025: Spokane Shows Up for Survivors

Nov 3, 2025 Comments Off on DVAM 2025: Spokane Shows Up for Survivors

Each year, Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness in Spokane about the realities of relationship violence and to spark action toward building a community free from abuse.

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Empowered to Respond: Domestic Violence 101 for HR Professionals

Oct 30, 2025 Comments Off on Empowered to Respond: Domestic Violence 101 for HR Professionals

Equipping HR professionals with tools to recognize, respond, and refer when intimate partner violence shows up in the workplace.

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Hope For The Holidays 2025

Oct 29, 2025 Comments Off on Hope For The Holidays 2025

Click here to edit the dot navigation module. This text is only for editing and will not appear after you publish the changes. Adopt a Family Programs Next Steps Share a Photo Give Online Join Us for YWCA’s 10th Annual Family Wish List Program! Brighten the holiday season for 90…

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2026 Women of Achievement Nominees

Oct 14, 2025 Comments Off on 2026 Women of Achievement Nominees

Past Women of Achievement Honorees at the 2023 Women of Achievement Awards Introducing This Year’s Women of Achievement Nominees We are excited to share the names of the 63 women who have been nominated for the 2026 Women of Achievement Awards. Publishing the full list of nominees is new for…

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Kitara Johnson-Jones: YWCA Spotlight

Sep 1, 2025 Comments Off on Kitara Johnson-Jones: YWCA Spotlight

Every other month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.

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I AM EMPOWERED: Highlights from Transformations Camp 2025

Aug 11, 2025 Comments Off on I AM EMPOWERED: Highlights from Transformations Camp 2025

View highlights from a powerful week-long experience for youth built around the theme “I AM EMPOWERED”.

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An Evening in Tuscany 2025 Recap

Jul 30, 2025 Comments Off on An Evening in Tuscany 2025 Recap

An Evening in Tuscany 2025 July 24, 2025 On a warm summer evening, 175 guests gathered beneath the golden skies of Beacon Hill for An Evening in Tuscany, YWCA Spokane’s summer benefit dinner. What began years ago as a simple gathering of friends to support YWCA Spokane’s domestic violence shelter…

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Books to Prisoners: YWCA Spotlight

Jul 1, 2025 Comments Off on Books to Prisoners: YWCA Spotlight

Every other month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.

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Trans and Nonbinary Youth Recap: Pathways Forward

Jun 6, 2025 Comments Off on Trans and Nonbinary Youth Recap: Pathways Forward

On June 5th, in celebration of Pride Month, we held another Pathways Forward conversation to educate our community about supporting trans and nonbinary youth. Learn more about the challenges faced by this community in our recent blogpost. The conversation was moderated by Brit (YWCA Spokane Licensed Therapist) and featured panelists…

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Challenges for Trans and Nonbinary Youth

May 9, 2025 Comments Off on Challenges for Trans and Nonbinary Youth

Join us for Pathways Forward, a free virtual roundtable discussion where local experts will share insights on promoting equitable inclusion for trans and nonbinary youth. Ahead of this discussion, let’s deepen our understanding about the challenges trans youth experience. Register for Pathways June 5th | Noon – 1PM | Online…

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Asians for Collective Liberation: YWCA Spotlight

May 1, 2025 Comments Off on Asians for Collective Liberation: YWCA Spotlight

Every other month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.

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2025 Equity for All Recap

Apr 22, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 Equity for All Recap

Thank you to everyone who attended the YWCA Spokane’s Equity for All event! Your participation in the important conversation about “Restorative Practices in Community” was incredibly meaningful. A special thanks to our panelists, performers, and volunteers for making the event a success. Together, we are strengthening our commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable community.

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2025 Women of Achievement Awards Recap

Mar 19, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 Women of Achievement Awards Recap

The 2025 Women of Achievement Awards was a powerful gathering of more than 1,000 community members, united by a shared passion for empowering women, eliminating racism, and uplifting our community. Together, we honored nine extraordinary women whose work and impact continue to inspire us all. Watch the Full Event Program…

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Supporting Youth Recap: Pathways Forward

Mar 4, 2025 Comments Off on Supporting Youth Recap: Pathways Forward

On February 27, as part of our Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) campaign, we held another Pathways Forward discussion to educate our community on the impact of teen dating violence and the unique needs of youth survivors. This conversation was moderated by Chloe Bolz (YWCA Prevention Specialist) and featured Maribel…

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Odyssey Youth Movement: YWCA Spotlight

Mar 4, 2025 Comments Off on Odyssey Youth Movement: YWCA Spotlight

Every other month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.

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Supporting Youth TDVAM 2025

Jan 31, 2025 Comments Off on Supporting Youth TDVAM 2025

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness about the realities of teen dating violence and empowering our community to take action. With 1 in 3 teens experiencing dating violence and the majority never telling anyone, it’s clear that awareness and support are critical.…

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Community Engagement Team: YWCA Spotlight

Jan 27, 2025 Comments Off on Community Engagement Team: YWCA Spotlight

Every other month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.

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2025 Women of Achievement Honorees

Jan 15, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 Women of Achievement Honorees

Learn More about WOA | Register to Attend | Become a Sponsor | Host a Table YWCA Spokane is proud to announce its 2025 Women of Achievement Award Honorees. These nine women will be honored throughout the months of February and March as well as at the Women of Achievement…

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2024 Youth Self-Care Summit

Dec 20, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 Youth Self-Care Summit

The third annual Youth Self-Care Summit was held on Saturday, December 14th. The Youth Self-Care Summit is a special one day celebration brought to the community through a partnership between YWCA Spokane and Strong Women Achieving Greatness (SWAG). The Summit brings youth together to participate in interactive workshops that teach…

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Hope for the Holidays 2024 Recap

Dec 16, 2024 Comments Off on Hope for the Holidays 2024 Recap

Thanks to the incredible generosity and dedication of our community all 90 family wishlists were adopted, bringing cheer and comfort to those accessing our Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC), Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), and Domestic Violence Safe Shelter.

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