Thank you Johnston-Fix Foundation!

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Thank you, Johnston-Fix Foundation for your grant support of YWCA Spokane’s ECEAP and Safe Haven Programs! Due to the foundation’s support, YWCA Spokane will be able to continue and expand its Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program and Safe Haven drop-in childcare center. The programs are a crucial part of the YWCA’s service to more …

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Intimate Partner Violence vs. Domestic Violence

| By Olivia Moorer
Categories: Advocacy, Community, Education and Training, Get Involved, Impact, Spokane Resources
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Both legally and within YWCA Spokane’s operations, there is a difference between Intimate Partner Violence and Domestic Violence While they may appear to be the same thing, and certainly have much overlap, Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence are two different terms with different meanings. Domestic Violence is violence that takes place within a household …

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YWCA Racial and Social Justice Facebook Group

| By RSJ Team
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This year we have celebrated and mourned together through an intense period of growth and tragedy in our communities. Racial and social justice have come to the forefront after many abuses from various systems have been brought to light in the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death. Our Racial & Social Justice Committee has had …

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YWCA Spokane Safe Shelter Welcomes Tutor

| By Jemma Riedel
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Like all of Spokane’s homeless service providers, YWCA Spokane has had to adapt and adjust to additional barriers that have been created by the COVID-19 pandemic. One of those challenges, and something that affects our most vulnerable, was the remote learning return to school in September. In response, we felt it necessary to hire additional …

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Hope for the Holidays 2020

| By Jemma Riedel
Categories: Advocacy, Community, Donations, Events, Get Involved, Impact
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Join us for YWCA Spokane’s 5th Annual Hope for the Holidays Adopt-A-Family Wishlist Program In these difficult times, your contributions are so meaningful and will make this season a little brighter for those impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, and unemployment. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hope for the Holidays looks a little different this year. …

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