Mission in Action
Our domestic violence safe shelter is near capacity almost every day. We look to options such as hoteling for survivors to ensure their safety.
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At YWCA Spokane, our commitment to ending domestic violence extends beyond providing direct services to survivors. We also work to build a community that understands the complexities of abuse, supports healing, and takes action to prevent future harm. Whether that’s through larger campaigns such as Domestic Violence Action Month or…
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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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A past YWCA client finds healing through writing a personal memoir she hopes will normalize conversations about domestic violence and let survivors know they are not alone.
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Members of YWCA’s RSJ Learning Community gathered at Anam Cara Healing Center for a sound bath and somatic integration session led by fellow member, Hannah Talbot. The evening invited rest, reflection, and embodied healing to remind us that justice work and personal restoration are interconnected practices.
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YWCA Spokane joined together with local leaders and service providers for a community vigil honoring lives lost to domestic violence.
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Blaming the victim of domestic violence often happens unintentionally, but can be incredibly harmful. Learn the impact and how to better support survivors.
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When Teresa Dixon first began facilitating The Thread writing workshop, she wanted to create a space where survivors of domestic violence could explore their stories through creativity rather than through testimony. “Writing offers another way. It allows survivors to express themselves, to be heard and acknowledged without the added vulnerability…
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Safety is a foundation every survivor deserves. While leaving can be the first step toward safety, securing legal protections can help survivors keep themselves and their children safe from continued harm. In Spokane, pursuing a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) can be a confusing, intimidating, and daunting process to navigate,…
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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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View highlights from a powerful week-long experience for youth built around the theme “I AM EMPOWERED”.
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Safe housing is harder than ever to find for survivors. Learn how YWCA Spokane is adapting to a changing landscape to keep families safe.
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YWCA’s Racial and Social Justice Learning Community held its annual Rooftop Gathering, bringing people together for an evening of connection and conversation. Guests heard from speakers about restorative justice and spent time catching up, sharing stories, and building community. It was a meaningful night of learning, reflection, and togetherness.
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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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Even in the face of change, we are staying rooted in our mission. Together, we can keep building a community defined by safety, justice, and dignity for all.
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YWCA Spokane joins thousands in Spokane for the 2025 Pride Parade and Festival.
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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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Healing begins with understanding. Trauma-Informed Care is more than a best practice—it’s a guiding philosophy that shapes every interaction we have.
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YWCA Spokane is joining YWCA USA and advocates across the country for a National Day of Action to protect critical funding for survivors of domestic violence.
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We recently announced the anticipated retirement of our CEO Jeanette Hauck, at the end of 2025. Throughout her nearly 30-year career in the non-profit sector, Jeanette has remained deeply committed to advocating for women, youth, and children. Below are some of her reflections from her time at YWCA Spokane. Leadership…
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