Stories

Itron Provides the Gift of Dignity for Survivors

Apr 3, 2026 Comments Off on Itron Provides the Gift of Dignity for Survivors

Itron partners with YWCA Spokane to provide hygiene care kits and essential supplies, restoring a sense of dignity for survivors of domestic violence.

Sally Winn’s Experience at the United Nations

Mar 27, 2026 Comments Off on Sally Winn’s Experience at the United Nations

YWCA USA Delegate at the United Nation’s 70th Commission on the Status of Women, YWCA Spokane’s Sally Winn shares about her memorable experience.

From Spokane to the United Nations: Sally Winn Selected as YWCA USA Delegate to the Commission on the Status of Women

Mar 4, 2026 Comments Off on From Spokane to the United Nations: Sally Winn Selected as YWCA USA Delegate to the Commission on the Status of Women

Celebrate Sally Winn joining YWCA USA at the United Nation’s 70th Commission on the Status of Women this March.

Turning 45 into a Force for Good: A Birthday Celebration that Gives Back

Feb 9, 2026 Comments Off on Turning 45 into a Force for Good: A Birthday Celebration that Gives Back

Erin Lipsker, a local community member, turned her 45th birthday celebration into a chance to give back in Spokane.

A Farewell from Outgoing CEO, Jeanette Hauck

Jan 2, 2026 Comments Off on A Farewell from Outgoing CEO, Jeanette Hauck

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…

2025 Community Engagement Impact

Dec 31, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 Community Engagement Impact

YWCA Spokane’s Community Engagement Department raises awareness, builds partnerships, advances equity, and helps prevent violence in our community.

Hope for the Holidays 2025 – Recap

Dec 11, 2025 Comments Off on Hope for the Holidays 2025 – Recap

This year’s Hope for the Holidays campaign showed the powerful impact of collective generosity as our community adopted every wishlist from families in need.

Community Engagement Intern Experience

Nov 24, 2025 Comments Off on Community Engagement Intern Experience

A Community Engagement Intern reflects on her time at YWCA Spokane. From gaining experience in prevention to deepening her commitment to the community.

Goodwill SSVF Commits to DV Education

Nov 20, 2025 Comments Off on Goodwill SSVF Commits to DV Education

Goodwill SSVF partnered with YWCA Spokane for DV education, supplying staff with tools to recognize abuse, support survivors, & respond effectively.

Jasmine Kazuko Linane-Booey : YWCA Spotlight

Nov 3, 2025 Comments Off on Jasmine Kazuko Linane-Booey : YWCA Spotlight

November’s spotlight features Jasmine Kazuko Linane-Booey, founder of Kazuko Wellness, and her trauma-informed, integrative approach to collective healing.

Empowered to Respond: Domestic Violence 101 for HR Professionals

Oct 30, 2025 Comments Off on Empowered to Respond: Domestic Violence 101 for HR Professionals

Equipping HR professionals with tools to recognize, respond, and refer when intimate partner violence shows up in the workplace.

Finding Her Voice: Christina’s Journey from Survival to Empowerment

Oct 28, 2025 Comments Off on Finding Her Voice: Christina’s Journey from Survival to Empowerment

YWCA Spokane celebrates the strength, resilience, and empowerment of survivors like Christina Schwartz, whose writing became a powerful path to healing.

Teresa’s Story of Transformation

Oct 20, 2025 Comments Off on Teresa’s Story of Transformation

Teresa Dixon, mother, survivor, & advocate, reflects on what it means to break cycles & build a safe, stable future for her family.

Survivors Honored at Community Vigil

Oct 2, 2025 Comments Off on Survivors Honored at Community Vigil

During Domestic Violence Action Month, YWCA Spokane & community members gathered to honor survivors, remember lives lost, & call for action to end DV.

Threads of Healing: How Poetry is Helping Survivors and our Community

Sep 30, 2025 Comments Off on Threads of Healing: How Poetry is Helping Survivors and our Community

The Thread writing workshop offers survivors a creative, healing space to explore their stories through poetry & art, helping them reclaim their voices.

Legal Services: Shifting Focus, Staying Strong

Sep 2, 2025 Comments Off on Legal Services: Shifting Focus, Staying Strong

YWCA Spokane’s Civil Legal Services help survivors secure protection orders that create immediate safety, accountability, & space to rebuild.

Kitara Johnson-Jones: YWCA Spotlight

Sep 1, 2025 Comments Off on Kitara Johnson-Jones: YWCA Spotlight

YWCA Spokane highlights Kitara Johnson-Jones, a community leader dedicated to celebrating diversity, fostering connection, & advancing equity across Spokane.

I AM EMPOWERED: Highlights from Transformations Camp 2025

Aug 11, 2025 Comments Off on I AM EMPOWERED: Highlights from Transformations Camp 2025

YWCA Spokane and SWAG’s Transformations Camp 2025 empowered youth through a week-long, affirming experience centered on confidence, leadership, and belonging.

Supporting Survivors and their Pets: How Students Are Making a Difference

Jul 11, 2025 Comments Off on Supporting Survivors and their Pets: How Students Are Making a Difference

YWCA Spokane is proud to support survivors and their pets through a compassionate partnership with NewTech Prep’s veterinary assisting program.

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.