Mission in Action
White supremacy’s link to gun violence is alarming, with incidents like the Christchurch and Pittsburgh shootings highlighting this trend. Perpetrators often act out of racial hatred, using guns to target specific communities. Addressing this requires stricter gun control, better education, and improved online content monitoring.
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The gender pay gap is significantly influenced by unpaid caregiving, primarily done by women. This unpaid work, including child and elder care, leads to career interruptions and lower wages due to part-time work and reduced hours. Recognizing and valuing caregiving in policies is crucial to closing the pay gap.
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Women’s financial rights in the U.S. have evolved significantly. Initially, laws limited women’s control over money and property. Milestones include the Married Women’s Property Acts, the 19th Amendment, and key legislation like the Equal Pay Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Despite progress, challenges persist.
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To foster inclusivity, it’s crucial to address how weight bias intersects with racial discrimination. Anti-fatness and racial stereotypes harm both physical and mental health and can hinder access to medical care. Media often perpetuates narrow, Eurocentric beauty ideals, marginalizing diverse body types and reinforcing harmful stereotypes. Understanding these intersections helps create a more supportive environment for all.
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Transgender healthcare encompasses crucial services like gender-affirming hormone therapy and surgeries, which align physical traits with gender identity and improve well-being. Finding affirming care can be challenging due to limited providers and insurance issues. Advocacy and understanding local resources are key for accessing comprehensive, respectful healthcare.
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Recent discussions highlight urgent issues at the intersection of race and healthcare, focusing on medical racism and abuse. These problems—evident in cases like Serena Williams’ childbirth complications—reveal deep biases and mistreatment that undermine patient care. Addressing these disparities is crucial for ensuring equitable healthcare for all.
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What is CSO Advocacy? For some survivors of domestic violence, the Department of Social Health Services (DSHS) is their first stop while trying to find support for their situation. “It can be hard to navigate these systems for a lot of clients,” says M.E. Martin, YWCA Spokane CSO Advocate. “Many…
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The Complexities of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs) are legal tools designed to offer safety to individuals experiencing domestic violence. While the intention is to offer protection, the legal process can leave survivors feeling disheartened and vulnerable. Understanding these challenges is crucial for anyone navigating the…
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Understanding the Issue In recent years, efforts to address domestic violence have increasingly focused on a critical aspect of safety: removing firearms from perpetrators. The presence of a firearm in a domestic violence situation increases the risk of homicide for women by 500%. On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court…
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I am grateful to be able to share some good news with you today about one of the ways we’re collaborating with law enforcement to prevent senseless violence and protect survivors.
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YWCA Spokane joins thousands in Spokane for the 2024 Pride parade and festival.
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About The Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC) offers a safe, supportive, and confidential environment for survivors of trauma so they can rest, recover, and rebuild. These learning opportunities are designed to foster healing after trauma while nurturing a supportive community. All of these groups and classes are provided at absolutely no…
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Maternal Health in the United States Each year in the United States, several hundred people die during pregnancy or within one year following giving birth. Thousands of others experience unexpected complications during labor or delivery which can lead to serious short-term or long-term health conditions for both them and their…
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About YWCA Spokane’s Safe Shelter is an emergency shelter service for survivors in the Spokane and surrounding area who are fleeing imminent danger from abusive intimate partners. In 2023, our Safe Shelter served 130 adults and 118 dependents. Additionally, 85 adults and 95 dependents were accommodated with a hotel room.…
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About YWCA Spokane’s Racial and Social (RSJ) Learning Community is an intentional space for courageous conversations about systemic issues that impact our community. Together, community members and YWCA Staff & Board can learn what to do with our awareness and how to create change. Explore our racial and social justice…
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A conversation about self-regulation and social emotional learning centered on youth. View Recording On February 21, 2024, Caroline Mark (YWCA Spokane) moderated a powerful Pathways Forward conversation, between Rumyana Kudeva (SRHD) and Jaime Stacy (SWAG), about self-regulation and social emotional learning centered on youth. During their time together, they shared…
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The Role of Parents in ECEAP ECEAP (pronounced e-cap) stands for Early Childhood Education Assistant Program. YWCA Spokane’s ECEAP teaches important life skills and wraps the entire family in holistic care. We know that supporting parents, caregivers, and the entire family helps create an environment that sets children up for…
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Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series Each month, YWCA Spokane spotlights an organization or individual in our community that is aligned with our mission so we can highlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. 48 min. watch February Spotlight April Eberhardt,…
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This January we held our second annual self-care summit for youth in Spokane. The Self-Care Summit (previously called Transformations Self-Care Celebrations) is a special one day conference for youth that is provided through a partnership between YWCA Spokane and SWAG (Strong Women Achieving Greatness). The summit is centered on promoting…
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It was a cold and clear day to reflect and march in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy. Through powerful songs and speeches, the rally emphasized the importance of continuing the work that Dr. King started. It’s been over 60 years since Dr. King’s iconic “I Have A…
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