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Honoring Black History Month

Jan 28, 2026 Comments Off on Honoring Black History Month

Each February, communities across the county pause to honor Black History Month.

Community Engagement Intern Experience

Nov 24, 2025 Comments Off on Community Engagement Intern Experience

A Community Engagement Intern reflects on her time at YWCA Spokane. From gaining experience in prevention to deepening her commitment to the community.

Goodwill SSVF Commits to DV Education

Nov 20, 2025 Comments Off on Goodwill SSVF Commits to DV Education

Goodwill SSVF partnered with YWCA Spokane for DV education, supplying staff with tools to recognize abuse, support survivors, & respond effectively.

Jasmine Kazuko Linane-Booey : YWCA Spotlight

Nov 3, 2025 Comments Off on Jasmine Kazuko Linane-Booey : YWCA Spotlight

November’s spotlight features Jasmine Kazuko Linane-Booey, founder of Kazuko Wellness, and her trauma-informed, integrative approach to collective healing.

RSJ Learning Community: An evening at Anam Cara Healing Center

Oct 13, 2025 Comments Off on RSJ Learning Community: An evening at Anam Cara Healing Center

YWCA Spokane’s RSJ Learning Community gathered at Anam Cara Healing Center for an evening of healing, reconnecting, & deepening their capacity for justice work.

Understanding & Addressing Victim Blaming – A Mission Moment

Oct 1, 2025 Comments Off on Understanding & Addressing Victim Blaming – A Mission Moment

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

Honor Survivors by Taking Action

Sep 19, 2025 Comments Off on Honor Survivors by Taking Action

During Domestic Violence Action Month, we invite our community to honor survivors, remember lives lost, & take action to end intimate partner violence.

Kitara Johnson-Jones: YWCA Spotlight

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

YWCA Spokane highlights Kitara Johnson-Jones, a community leader dedicated to celebrating diversity, fostering connection, & advancing equity across Spokane.

2025 YWCA Learning Community Rooftop Gathering

Jul 30, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 YWCA Learning Community Rooftop Gathering

YWCA Spokane’s RSJ Learning Community Rooftop Gathering brought community members together for an evening of connection, reflection, & restorative practice.

Books to Prisoners: YWCA Spotlight

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

This month, we highlight Books to Prisoners Spokane, a volunteer organization dedicated to providing free books to incarcerated individuals across the nation.

Trans and Nonbinary Youth Recap: Pathways Forward

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

This Pathways Forward event featured Licensed Therapist Brit, who joined Logan and Maggie for a conversation on how best to support trans and nonbinary youth.

Trauma-Informed Care – A Mission Moment

Jun 3, 2025 Comments Off on Trauma-Informed Care – A Mission Moment

Trauma-Informed Care is at the heart of YWCA Spokane’s approach to supporting survivors of domestic violence & their families.

Day 10: Challenge Recap

May 23, 2025 Comments Off on Day 10: Challenge Recap

Over our 10-day challenge, participants explored critical topics including race, power, privilege, and leadership, and examined racial and societal issues.

Day 9: Creating Equity

May 22, 2025 Comments Off on Day 9: Creating Equity

Join Day 9 of our Racial Justice Challenge by learning how to create equity in education, healthcare, housing, transportation, & economic opportunity.

Day 8: Racial Bias and Traffic Enforcement

May 21, 2025 Comments Off on Day 8: Racial Bias and Traffic Enforcement

Take action on Day 8 of our Racial Justice Challenge by learning how racial bias in traffic enforcement affects communities of color.

Day 7: Thinking Beyond Cars

May 20, 2025 Comments Off on Day 7: Thinking Beyond Cars

Take action on Day 7 of our Racial Justice Challenge by exploring how discrimination in transportation goes beyond vehicles.

Day 6: Gun Violence & Communities of Color

May 19, 2025 Comments Off on Day 6: Gun Violence & Communities of Color

Take action to understand and address the disproportionate impact of gun violence and public health crises on communities of color.

Day 5: Suicide

May 16, 2025 Comments Off on Day 5: Suicide

Take action with us to prevent suicide by understanding the risks associated with firearms and the importance of mental health support.

Day 4: Second Amendment Protections

May 15, 2025 Comments Off on Day 4: Second Amendment Protections

Take action to understand how Second Amendment protections affect minority communities & how unequal enforcement of policies increases the risk of gun violence.

Day 3: Entrepreneurship

May 14, 2025 Comments Off on Day 3: Entrepreneurship

Explore how entrepreneurship can empower marginalized groups to overcome workplace barriers and build independence, impact, and community growth.