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Celebrate Sally Winn joining YWCA USA at the United Nation’s 70th Commission on the Status of Women this March.
Funding Instability in Washington State’s SFY 27 budget could close critical services for survivors.
January 2, 2026 As we begin this new year and my time as YWCA Spokane’s CEO officially comes to close, I find myself profoundly moved by deep gratitude and great hope. This past year has not been easy. Like many organizations across the country, YWCA Spokane faced the loss of…
YWCA Spokane’s Community Engagement Department raises awareness, builds partnerships, advances equity, and helps prevent violence in our community.
Following a comprehensive search, YWCA Spokane welcomes Janine Wynne as the next CEO.
YWCA Spokane adapts to a changing funding landscape after a $500,000 reduction in public funding, while remaining loyal to our mission and to survivors.
Take action with YWCA Spokane on June 5 for a National Day of Action to protect federal funding for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Take a moment to reflect on the remarkable leadership of Jeanette Hauck, YWCA Spokane’s CEO retiring at the end of 2025 with 30 years of service.
Please join us in supporting the YWCA Spokane’s mission as we welcome Briana Berner as Interim Director of Philanthropy.
YWCA Spokane delegate, Jemma, shares insights from UNCSW 2025 on global gender equality, intergenerational leadership, and collective action.
YWCA Spokane’s Jemma joins the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women as a YWCA USA delegate, advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment globally.
Funding for WA victim services faces cuts June 30, 2025. Act now to protect survivors’ access to shelter, legal help, and critical support.
YWCA Spokane announces the 2025 Women of Achievement honorees, celebrating nine leaders whose work strengthens equity, justice, and community 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…
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.
After we held this year’s Equity for All event, which included a focus on maternal mortality, it’s crucial to draw attention to the plight of women in the world’s conflict zones.
A New Department Focused on Impact Founded in 2022, YWCA Spokane’s Community Engagement Department was created to help promote community collaboration and action that furthers the mission of the agency. After a year of growing and learning, the department is proud to share how their work has helped prevent future…
YWCA Spokane stands with YWCA USA CEO, Margaret Mitchell, who shared the below public statement today: On Oct. 6, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war. To date, thousands of people have died or been injured, and more than 100 others have…
This past June, YWCA associations across the nation meet together in Washington DC for the 2023 YWCA USA Leadership Conference. The conference was themed Mission Forward: Building a Movement with an intention to bring this group closer together to realize our full potential as a national force. YWCA Spokane CEO, Jeanette…
Domestic Violence Requires A Community Response Yesterday, May 9th, 2023, the Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition (SRDVC), in collaboration with Providence Health, officially launched the End the Violence Toolkit for businesses. The toolkit serves as a resource for employers on how to educate their staff on domestic violence issues. YWCA…