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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.

Creating Safety and Healing Through Trauma-Informed Care

Jun 3, 2025 Comments Off on Creating Safety and Healing Through Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-Informed Care is at the heart of our approach to supporting survivors of domestic violence & their families.

Why Businesses Take the Racial Justice Challenge

Jun 1, 2025 Comments Off on Why Businesses Take the Racial Justice Challenge

Since 2020, over 1,700 individuals and organizations have participated in YWCA’s Racial Justice Challenge. Learn why your business should be next.

Healing Harm Through Restorative Practices

May 6, 2025 Comments Off on Healing Harm Through Restorative Practices

Explore and learn how Restorative Practices approaches foster healing, accountability, and stronger communities at YWCA Spokane.

Asians for Collective Liberation: YWCA Spotlight

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

Learn about Asians for Collective Liberation (ACL) and their mission to uplift Spokane’s Asian community with political organizer, Tia Moua.

2025 Equity for All Recap

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

On April 17th, YWCA Spokane hosted Equity for All at Hamilton Studio, bringing together over 110 attendees to explore restorative practices in communities.

What are Restorative Practices?

Apr 9, 2025 Comments Off on What are Restorative Practices?

Restorative Practices focus on healing harm & building strong, connected communities, offering empowerment to repair relationships and prevent future conflict.

Understanding Intersectionality: Why One-Size-Fits-All Support Doesn’t Work

Apr 1, 2025 Comments Off on Understanding Intersectionality: Why One-Size-Fits-All Support Doesn’t Work

In order to support survivors of domestic violence in the most effective way, understanding intersectionality is essential.

Supporting Youth Recap: Pathways Forward

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

YWCA Spokane’s Pathways Forward panel highlighted teen dating violence, offering strategies and resources to support and empower youth survivors.

Odyssey Youth Movement: YWCA Spotlight

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

YWCA Spotlight: Odyssey Youth Movement supports LGBTQ+ Spokane youth with safe spaces, resources, and community-building programs.

Motivational Interviewing: Helping Survivors Find Their Own Path Forward

Mar 4, 2025 Comments Off on Motivational Interviewing: Helping Survivors Find Their Own Path Forward

Motivational Interviewing empowers survivors to explore options, build confidence, and make decisions at their own pace with support and guidance.

The Empowerment Model: Helping Survivors Reclaim Their Autonomy

Feb 3, 2025 Comments Off on The Empowerment Model: Helping Survivors Reclaim Their Autonomy

YWCA Spokane’s Empowerment Model helps survivors of domestic violence regain autonomy, build confidence, and make their own life decisions.

Supporting Youth TDVAM 2025

Jan 31, 2025 Comments Off on Supporting Youth TDVAM 2025

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). Join us to learn how to support youth and take action to promote healthy, respectful relationships.

Community Engagement Team: YWCA Spotlight

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

Meet YWCA Spokane’s Community Engagement Team and learn how their work moves our community from awareness to action toward a more equitable Spokane.

2024 Community Engagement Impact

Dec 31, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 Community Engagement Impact

Our Community Engagement Department celebrates another impactful year! Since this department’s founding in 2022, it has been our goal to create positive change by fostering community awareness, advocating for racial justice, and preventing intimate partner violence. We are excited to share with you the results of work achieved in 2024…

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…