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2025 Pride Recap

Jun 18, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en 2025 Pride Recap

YWCA Spokane joins thousands in Spokane for the 2025 Pride Parade and Festival.

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MMIWG2S & Domestic Violence

Abr 22, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en 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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Meet Karla – Women’s History Month 2025

Mar 31, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Meet Karla – Women’s History Month 2025

Karla Trejo-Bernal joined the agency in November of 2021 as the Human Resources (HR) Generalist before transitioning to the role of Human Resources (HR) Manager in November 2024! As HR Manager, Karla shapes recruitment processes, supports employee relations, and ensures policies align with the organization’s mission while maintaining compliance with regulations.

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Meet Amanda – Women’s History Month 2025

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Amanda Oliver is the Family Support Advocate for West Plains ECEAP in classroom A. In her role, supporting parents, caregivers, and the entire family, Amanda helps create an environment that sets children up for success in kindergarten and beyond.

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Meet Carol – Women’s History Month 2025

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Carol Navarrete is a Mobile Housing Advocate who just celebrated her first work anniversary. Carol supports survivors of intimate partner domestic violence as they navigate their housing crisis and explore pathways to stable housing.

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Meet Emily – Women’s History Month 2025

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Emily Hutchens started with YWCA Spokane in March of 2006! Her current role is Shelter Services Specialist, where she provides crucial support to staff and clients at our Safe Shelter.

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Meet Anita – Women’s History Month 2025

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During Women’s History Month, we want to celebrate a few of our amazing staff members who are actively creating our history every day! Women’s History Month (WHM) was first celebrated on a national level in 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987, Congress designated the month of March as Women’s…

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Supporting Youth TDVAM 2025

Ene 31, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Supporting Youth TDVAM 2025

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness about the realities of teen dating violence and empowering our community to take action. With 1 in 3 teens experiencing dating violence and the majority never telling anyone, it’s clear that awareness and support are critical.…

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2024 Community Engagement Impact

Dic 31, 2024 Comentarios desactivados en 2024 Community Engagement 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…

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2024 Youth Self-Care Summit

Dic 20, 2024 Comentarios desactivados en 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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2024 DVAM Recap

Nov 4, 2024 Comentarios desactivados en 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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Barriers to Reporting DV

Sep 30, 2024 Comentarios desactivados en 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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Unquenchable Hope on Display

Sep 12, 2024 Comentarios desactivados en Unquenchable Hope on Display

Unquenchable Hope will be on display at YWCA Spokane throughout October as part of Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM). When: October 1st – 31st, 2024 | 8am – 8pm Where: YWCA Spokane, 930 N Monroe St, Spokane A Powerful Partnership Earlier this year, Cori Schuman, also known as The Tattooed Potter,…

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2024 DVAM Action Kit

Sep 10, 2024 Comentarios desactivados en 2024 DVAM Action Kit

Click here to edit the dot navigation module. This text is only for editing and will not appear after you publish the changes. About Courageous Conversation Witness Hope Free Training Increase Awareness Take Action with YWCA Spokane this October The month of October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Action…

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Celebrating Success in Gun Safety Amidst Recent Supreme Court Decision

Jun 24, 2024 Comentarios desactivados en Celebrating Success in Gun Safety Amidst Recent Supreme Court Decision

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.

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2024 Pride Re-Cap

Jun 20, 2024 Comentarios desactivados en 2024 Pride Re-Cap

YWCA Spokane joins thousands in Spokane for the 2024 Pride parade and festival.

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Mes de la Historia de la Mujer 2024

25 de marzo de 2024 Comentarios desactivados en Women’s History Month 2024

Women’s History Month (WHM) was first celebrated on a national level in 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987, Congress designated the month of March as Women’s History Month and it has been continued through presidential proclamations ever since. Learn more at womenshistorymonth.gov. Like last year, we wanted to celebrate a…

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Meet Rachel – Women’s History Month 2024

25 de marzo de 2024 Comentarios desactivados en Meet Rachel – Women’s History Month 2024

Women’s History Month (WHM) was first celebrated on a national level in 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987, Congress designated the month of March as Women’s History Month and it has been continued through presidential proclamations ever since. Learn more at womenshistorymonth.gov. This March, we want to celebrate a…

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