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Trans and Nonbinary Youth Recap: Pathways Forward

Juni 6, 2025 Kommentare deaktiviert für Trans and Nonbinary Youth Recap: Pathways Forward

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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Trauma-Informed Care – A Mission Moment

Juni 3, 2025 Kommentare deaktiviert für Trauma-Informed Care – A Mission Moment

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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MMIWG2S & Domestic Violence

Apr. 22, 2025 Kommentare deaktiviert für MMIWG2S & Domestic Violence

As part of MMIW Awareness Month, honoring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, we are taking a look at MMIW & domestic violence.

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Supporting Youth Recap: Pathways Forward

März 4, 2025 Kommentare deaktiviert für Supporting Youth Recap: Pathways Forward

On February 27, as part of our Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) campaign, we held another Pathways Forward discussion to educate our community on the impact of teen dating violence and the unique needs of youth survivors. This conversation was moderated by Chloe Bolz (YWCA Prevention Specialist) and featured Maribel…

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2024 Youth Self-Care Summit

Dez. 20, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für 2024 Youth Self-Care Summit

The third annual Youth Self-Care Summit was held on Saturday, December 14th. The Youth Self-Care Summit is a special one day celebration brought to the community through a partnership between YWCA Spokane and Strong Women Achieving Greatness (SWAG). The Summit brings youth together to participate in interactive workshops that teach…

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A Collaborative Victory for Community Safety: How YWCA Spokane’s Domestic Violence Task Force Is Saving Lives

Dez. 13, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für A Collaborative Victory for Community Safety: How YWCA Spokane’s Domestic Violence Task Force Is Saving Lives

At YWCA Spokane, our commitment to empowering survivors and creating a safer community is brought to life through the work of the Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Task Force. This dynamic coalition brings together YWCA Spokane legal advocates, the Spokane Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit, county law enforcement, and city and…

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Mission Moment – Youth Therapy

Dez. 3, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für Mission Moment – Youth Therapy

Healing Together For families who have experienced domestic violence, therapeutic support can provide some relief from experiences of stress, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). YWCA Spokane offers a specialized therapy program for youth 7-18 years old who have second hand experience with domestic violence in their household. The program…

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Mission Moment – Self-Care Summit

Nov. 5, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für Mission Moment – Self-Care Summit

About the Summit Since 2022, YWCA Spokane has been offering youth in the community the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow at the Youth Self-Care Summit. This is a unique opportunity for young people to embrace self-love, connection, and personal growth. Designed like a conference, the summit celebrates each participant…

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2024 DVAM Recap

Nov. 4, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für 2024 DVAM Recap

A Month of Awareness Throughout October, more than 40 banners were spread across downtown busy streets and key landmarks lit up purple in honor of survivors. Unquenchable Hope was proudly displayed as part of DVAM and National Arts & Humanity Month. Over 100 individuals received education and training about YWCA Services,…

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Mission Moment – Support Group

Okt. 1, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für Mission Moment – Support Group

Social Support “Domestic violence can be so isolating,” states Alondra, YWCA Support Group facilitator. “We found that providing a space for survivors to share stories and promote healing is a great way to bridge the gap from isolation to connection and support.” YWCA Spokane offers support groups for female-identifying survivors…

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Barriers to Reporting DV

Sep. 30, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für Barriers to Reporting DV

In advance of Pathways Forward conversation on October 23rd, this blog focuses on the barriers survivors face in reporting domestic violence to law enforcement. Key challenges include fear of retaliation, lack of trust in police, privacy concerns, mandatory arrest policies, socioeconomic factors, and insufficient resources. Understanding these barriers is essential for improving support systems and ensuring survivor safety.

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Mission Moment – CSO Advocacy

Sep. 3, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für Mission Moment – CSO Advocacy

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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Feiern Sie den Muttertag mit Hope Stones Schmuck

Apr. 4, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für Celebrate Mother’s Day with Hope Stones Jewelry

Custom Jewelry Made by Women at YWCA will be sold in our Lobby May 2nd & 3rd to benefit our Safe Shelter What: Hope Stones Mother’s Day Jewelry Sale – find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the mothers in your life. When: May 2nd & 3rd from 9:00am –…

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Mission Moment – Sicherer Unterschlupf

Apr. 2, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für Mission Moment – Safe Shelter

Über YWCA Spokane Safe Shelter ist ein Notunterkunftsdienst für Überlebende in Spokane und Umgebung, die vor der unmittelbaren Gefahr durch gewalttätige Lebenspartner fliehen. Im Jahr 2023 versorgte unser Safe Shelter 130 Erwachsene und 118 Angehörige. Zusätzlich wurden 85 Erwachsene und 95 Angehörige in einem Hotelzimmer untergebracht.…

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Mission Moment – ECEAP Elternvertretung

Feb. 2, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für Mission Moment – ECEAP Parent Advocacy

Die Rolle der Eltern im ECEAP ECEAP (ausgesprochen „e-cap“) steht für Early Childhood Education Assistant Program. Das ECEAP des YWCA Spokane vermittelt wichtige Lebenskompetenzen und umhüllt die gesamte Familie mit ganzheitlicher Betreuung. Wir wissen, dass die Unterstützung von Eltern, Betreuern und der gesamten Familie dazu beiträgt, eine Umgebung zu schaffen, die Kinder auf… vorbereitet.

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Mission Moment – Freiwillige Helfer von Our Sister’s Closet

Jan. 2, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für Mission Moment – Our Sister’s Closet Volunteers

About Our Sister’s Closet Our Sister’s Closet (OSC) is a free boutique of women’s clothing and necessities. It is available to anyone in the community who could benefit from this resource regardless of gender; clients do not have to prove income level or identify as survivors of intimate partner violence…

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Mission Moment – Mobiles Wohnen

Dez. 1, 2023 Kommentare deaktiviert für Mission Moment – Mobile Housing

Über Mobile Housing Advocatacy Jeder verdient eine sichere und stabile Unterkunft. Das Wohnungssystem ist ein komplexer und verwirrender Prozess mit Ressourcen und Optionen, die sich ständig ändern. YWCA Spokane Mobile Housing Advocates sind ein wirklich mobiles Team und treffen Klienten in der Gemeinde. Sie helfen Überlebenden von Lebenspartnerschaften…

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Mission Moment – DV-Unterstützungsvertretung

Nov. 1, 2023 Kommentare deaktiviert für Mission Moment – DV Support Advocacy

Über DV Support Advocacy YWCA Spokanes Domestic Violence Support Advocacy schafft einen einladenden und vorurteilsfreien Raum für Überlebende, in dem sie die Komplexität ihrer Situation ergründen und sich gehört fühlen können. Während des Aufnahmeprozesses hören sich die Support Advocates die aktuellen Bedürfnisse des Überlebenden an und bieten Optionen an. Ein Bestandteil dieses ersten…

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