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Powered by YOU, YWCA Spokane continues to be a force for real and lasting change. In a year full of unexpected barriers and unprecedented need, your support enabled us to adapt and continue to serve our community when they needed us most. Thank you! Your contributions helped YWCA Spokane provide…
YWCA Spokane stands in solidarity with the condemnation of yesterday’s terroristic acts. This was an insurrection. It was a threat to the equality of every citizen of this nation. The violence and riots were intended to halt the constitutional duties of our elected officials, threatening the heart of our democracy.…
Like all of Spokane’s homeless service providers, YWCA Spokane has had to adapt and adjust to additional barriers that have been created by the COVID-19 pandemic. One of those challenges, and something that affects our most vulnerable, was the remote learning return to school in September. In response, we felt…
In 2017, a Department of Justice Statistics special report found that over half of hate crimes during 2011-2015 were not reported to police. Additionally, law enforcement agencies are not mandated to report hate crimes federally, so the statistics do not fully represent the actual number of hate crime occurrences. The…
In Spokane, the average cost of childcare for a preschool age child is $7,800 annually per child, more than many families can afford. Many children are left at home with no supervision because parents need to work and cannot afford childcare. For many years, Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program…
YWCA Spokane is proud to announce this year’s Keynote Speaker for the 2020 Women of Achievement awards. 2020 Women of Achievement Awards Keynote Speaker – Peg Currie Peg is an outstanding leader in our community as well as at Providence Health Care, where she leads and cares for more than…
YWCA is excited to announce a new partnership with local agency MiA – Mujeres in Action. Mujeres in Action provides domestic violence advocacy and support to survivors in Spokane’s LatinX community. Through a partnership with the YWCA and using funds supported by DSHS, YWCA and MiA will provide bilingual advocacy…
Welcome To Jeanette Hauck, Acting CEO YWCA Spokane’s Board of Directors announces today that Jeanette Hauck, YWCA’s longtime Chief Financial Officer, will act as the organization’s interim CEO, effective immediately. The board is planning a national search to find a permanent replacement. Jeanette has worked for YWCA Spokane for the…
YWCA Spokane Board of Directors’ Statement on Racial Justice Eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all is the Mission of the YWCA. As we witness the suffering in our community and our nation, we at the YWCA Spokane continue to turn to our Mission…
YWCA Spokane’s 2019 Impact Report YWCA Spokane is proud to serve over 17,000 women, children, and families in 2019 who were impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, poverty, and unemployment. A Message From Regina, YWCA Spokane CEO Our Impact IN 2019 Because of you, YWCA Spokane was able to provide vital…
YWCA Spokane’s Legal Advocacy Manager, Amy, shares an important announcement affecting survivors of intimate partner violence. Governor Inslee has ordered the release of some inmates throughout the Washington State prison system. These offenders are being released in order to allow for physical distancing to reduce the risk and spread of…
Continued YWCA Services Available for Survivors During COVID-19 During this pandemic, our services are still available, and our staff are passionate about supporting our community. We know that the stress of all of the unknowns in the current situation we are all facing, the financial hardships that have come up…
Wide-Ranging Impacts Felt by our Community The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, began to affect humans in November 2019. The first case in the United States was confirmed in January 2020. Governor Inslee announced the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order” on Monday, March 23rd, 2020, and before then, many businesses in Spokane…
Social distancing is required to keep ourselves and our communities safe but may create or exacerbate challenges mentally and emotionally. Many of us are following recommendations for social isolation and self-quarantine in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While this is a great choice for our communities at large,…
Thank you to the Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County (HSSA) for your grant! YWCA Spokane was awarded a generous grant for our trauma treatment and mental health program. YWCA providers have seen a growing need for this service among domestic violence survivors, and providing in-house psychological support…
YWCA Spokane’s 2020 Impact Report YWCA Spokane is proud to serve over 16,500 women, children, and families in 2020 who were impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, poverty, and unemployment. Powered by YOU, YWCA Spokane continues to be a force for real and lasting change. In a year full of unexpected…
2019 In Review As we reflect back on 2019, we can’t help but be overwhelmed with gratitude for the many ways our community comes together to support the work and mission of YWCA Spokane. Below are just a few photos from a powerful 2019. Thank you for being a special…
2019 eNews Editions: March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct Giving Thanks With A Grateful Heart From Regina Malveaux, YWCA Spokane CEO It is at this time of year, with a grateful heart, that our family at YWCA Spokane celebrates the generosity received by friends like…
eNews Editions: March | April | May | June | July | August | September When WE KNOW, WE GROW From Regina Malveaux, YWCA Spokane CEO Two years ago at this time, we watched the #MeToo movement trend on social media. Because of the awareness and exposure built from that movement, more…
Show Your Support for Survivors This October! This October is Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM). YWCA Spokane will be launching our 4th annual local campaign called End The Silence focused on growing awareness about intimate partner violence and how the community can show up to make a difference. YWCA agencies across the…