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The Youth Self-Care Summit in Spokane is a one-day celebration empowering young women of color through self-care education and community. Hosted by YWCA Spokane and SWAG, the summit features interactive workshops, local facilitators, and a keynote by SWAG director Jaime Stacy, fostering connection, healing, and collective growth together locally.
At YWCA Spokane, our commitment to ending domestic violence extends beyond providing direct services to survivors. We also work to build a community that understands the complexities of abuse, supports healing, and takes action to prevent future harm. Whether that’s through larger campaigns such as Domestic Violence Action Month or…
Join us for Pathways Forward, a free virtual roundtable discussion where local experts will share insights on promoting equitable inclusion for trans and nonbinary youth. Ahead of this discussion, let’s deepen our understanding about the challenges trans youth experience. Register for Pathways June 5th | Noon – 1PM | Online…
Intersectionality offers a framework for recognizing how multiple aspects of a person’s identity intersect to shape their unique experience.
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…
Motivational Interviewing empowers survivors of domestic violence by helping them explore their own needs and strengths, fostering confidence and self-reflection without imposing solutions. This approach restores a sense of control, enabling survivors to make informed decisions at their own pace and supports their long-term healing.
The Empowerment Model at YWCA Spokane helps survivors of domestic violence regain control by providing support, options, and resources to make their own decisions. It fosters confidence, self-sufficiency, and independence, ensuring survivors are active participants in their healing journey.
In December, YWCA partnered with the college and career center at Shadle Park High School to bring three interactive lunch time lessons focused on the social and emotional skills required for post-secondary success. What is Healthy Roots? Healthy Roots is a free educational series facilitated with high school students to…
Monday, December 16, marked the final session of YWCA Spokane’s Healthy Roots series at On Track Academy (OTA) for the autumn term. This impactful program provided valuable lessons on relationship dynamics, self-care, and empowerment to high school students in a supportive and interactive environment. What is Healthy Roots? Healthy…
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…
Über das Women's Opportunity Center (WOC) gibt Überlebenden von Traumata eine sichere, unterstützende und vertrauliche Umgebung, in der sie sich ausruhen, erholen und wieder aufbauen können. Diese Lernmöglichkeiten sind darauf ausgelegt, die Heilung nach einem Trauma zu fördern und gleichzeitig eine unterstützende Gemeinschaft aufzubauen. Alle diese Gruppen und Kurse sind absolut kostenlos…
Eine neue Abteilung mit Fokus auf Wirkung Die 2022 gegründete Abteilung für Gemeinschaftsengagement der YWCA Spokane wurde ins Leben gerufen, um die Zusammenarbeit und Maßnahmen der Gemeinschaft zu fördern, die die Mission der Agentur fördern. Nach einem Jahr des Wachstums und Lernens ist die Abteilung stolz darauf, mitteilen zu können, wie ihre Arbeit dazu beigetragen hat, zukünftige … zu verhindern.
Über das Engagement in der Gemeinschaft Bei YWCA Spokane sind wir vielleicht am besten dafür bekannt, dass wir Überlebenden häuslicher Gewalt in der Partnerschaft Krisenhilfe leisten. Diese Art von Dienstleistungen macht zwar nur einen Bruchteil unserer Arbeit aus, aber wir bieten der Gemeinschaft noch viel mehr. Ein wichtiger Aspekt unserer Arbeit in der Gemeinschaft ist die Schulung …
| HERAUSFORDERUNG | TAG 1 | TAG 2 | TAG 3 | TAG 4 | TAG 5 | TAG 6 | TAG 7 | TAG 8 | TAG 9 | TAG 10 | In der zweiten Woche unserer Herausforderung (Tage 6–9) haben wir uns mit den Ungleichheiten befasst, die innerhalb von … bestehen.
| HERAUSFORDERUNG | TAG 1 | TAG 2 | TAG 3 | TAG 4 | TAG 5 | TAG 6 | TAG 7 | TAG 8 | TAG 9 | TAG 10 | Kulturelle Aneignung und kulturelle Wertschätzung sind Begriffe, die verwendet werden, um zu beschreiben, wie Einzelpersonen oder Gruppen aus einer Kultur…
| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | In Days 1-7 of the Racial Justice Challenge we discussed some ways equity and equality impact different…
| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | In Week 1, we unearthed some issues found at the intersection of disability and housing. Accessible and…
| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | In Days 3 and 4 of the Racial Justice Challenge, we discussed systemic barriers that communities of…
| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | Language is a powerful tool that shapes our perception of the world and the people in it.…
About ECEAP ECEAP (pronounced e-cap) stands for Early Childhood Education Assistant Program. At its core, ECEAP is free preschool for qualifying families, focusing on kindergarten readiness. YWCA Spokane’s ECEAP does more than prepare kids for school; it teaches important life skills and wraps the entire family in holistic care. “We’re…