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Impact of Funding Changes on YWCA Spokane

Jun 23, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Impact of Funding Changes on YWCA Spokane

June 23, 2025 Earlier this spring, I promised to update you as we learned more about how recent funding changes would affect YWCA Spokane’s work. Today, I want to share where we stand and how we are moving forward, together. Domestic violence remains one of Spokane’s most urgent public health…

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A Conversation with Parting CEO, Jeanette Hauck

May 28, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en A Conversation with Parting CEO, Jeanette Hauck

We recently announced the anticipated retirement of our CEO Jeanette Hauck, at the end of 2025. Throughout her nearly 30-year career in the non-profit sector, Jeanette has remained deeply committed to advocating for women, youth, and children. Below are some of her reflections from her time at YWCA Spokane. Leadership…

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Briana Berner, YWCA’s Interim Director of Philanthropy

May 19, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Briana Berner, YWCA’s Interim Director of Philanthropy

As we prepare for the retirement of our current Chief Philanthropy Officer, Dana Morris Lee, we are proud to announce Briana Berner as YWCA’s Interim Director of Philanthropy.

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A Global Conversation on Gender Equality

Mar 21, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en A Global Conversation on Gender Equality

Recently, Jemma attended the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) as a delegate with YWCA USA. Read her reflections on global connections and intergenerational leadership.

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YWCA Staff Selected to Join UN’s Commission on the Status of Women

Mar 6, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en YWCA Staff Selected to Join UN’s Commission on the Status of Women

YWCA Spokane’s staff member has been selected to be a YWCA USA delegate at the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

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Critical Funding at Risk for Victim Services

Feb 24, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Critical Funding at Risk for Victim Services

With deep concern, we need to call attention to the impending expiration of funding for victim service programs in Washington State.

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2025 Women of Achievement Honorees

Ene 15, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en 2025 Women of Achievement Honorees

Learn More about WOA | Register to Attend | Become a Sponsor | Host a Table YWCA Spokane is proud to announce its 2025 Women of Achievement Award Honorees. These nine women will be honored throughout the months of February and March as well as at the Women of Achievement…

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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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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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Violencia de género en zonas de conflicto

4 de junio de 2024 Comentarios desactivados en Gender-Based Violence in Conflict Zones

Después de que celebramos el evento Equidad para Todos de este año, que incluyó un enfoque en la mortalidad materna, es crucial llamar la atención sobre la difícil situación de las mujeres en las zonas de conflicto del mundo.

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Informe de impacto de la participación comunitaria de 2023

5 de enero de 2024 Comentarios desactivados en 2023 Community Engagement Impact Report

A New Department Focused on Impact Founded in 2022, YWCA Spokane’s Community Engagement Department was created to help promote community collaboration and action that furthers the mission of the agency. After a year of growing and learning, the department is proud to share how their work has helped prevent future…

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YWCA Statement on the Israel-Hamas War

Oct 12, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en YWCA Statement on the Israel-Hamas War

YWCA Spokane stands with YWCA USA CEO, Margaret Mitchell, who shared the below public statement today: On Oct. 6, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war. To date, thousands of people have died or been injured, and more than 100 others have…

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2023 YWCA USA Leadership Conference

Jun 29, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en 2023 YWCA USA Leadership Conference

This past June, YWCA associations across the nation meet together in Washington DC for the 2023 YWCA USA Leadership Conference. The conference was themed Mission Forward: Building a Movement with an intention to bring this group closer together to realize our full potential as a national force. YWCA Spokane CEO, Jeanette…

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End the Violence Toolkit Launch

May 10, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en End the Violence Toolkit Launch

Domestic Violence Requires A Community Response Yesterday, May 9th, 2023, the Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition (SRDVC), in collaboration with Providence Health, officially launched the End the Violence Toolkit for businesses. The toolkit serves as a resource for employers on how to educate their staff on domestic violence issues. YWCA…

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YWCA Spokane 2022 Annual Report

Abr 10, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en YWCA Spokane 2022 Annual Report

A Message From YWCA Spokane CEO, Jeanette Hauck Every year, we take a moment to reflect on the past twelve months and examine the impact of our service in the Spokane community. Each year, our clients, our staff and our funders reinforce the importance and meaning of the work we do…

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November 2022 Coat Drive

Nov 4, 2022 Comentarios desactivados en November 2022 Coat Drive

Our Sister’s Closet (OSC) Is Seeking Winter Coats This November YWCA Spokane is having a Coat Drive this November to meet the needs of women in our community. Bring your new or gently used coats of all sizes to 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, weekdays from 10AM-3PM during the month…

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Sandy Williams

Sep 6, 2022 Comentarios desactivados en Sandy Williams

We learned that yesterday, Sandy Williams, a prominent civil rights leader in Spokane passed away.  Spokesman Review article with more information. There are no words to convey the deep loss experienced throughout our community by Sandy’s passing. As we became aware of this terrible news, leadership and staff at our…

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