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

Jul 11, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Supporting Survivors and their Pets: How Students Are Making a Difference

Learn how students at a local vet school are making a difference in the lives of survivors and their pets staying at our safe shelter.

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Books to Prisoners: YWCA Spotlight

Jul 1, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Books to Prisoners: YWCA Spotlight

Every other month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.

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Trauma-Informed Care – A Mission Moment

Jun 3, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en 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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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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Restorative Practices – A Mission Moment

May 6, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Restorative Practices – A Mission Moment

At its core, Restorative Practices are about healing harm. It humanizes all parties involved and considers their individual needs. Restorative Practices are designed not only to address conflict after it occurs, but also to build strong relationships and a supportive community before harm is ever done. “Restorative practices give us…

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Chantel Black, Board Member Highlight

May 1, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Chantel Black, Board Member Highlight

Thank you for your service! YWCA Spokane is proud to take this opportunity to highlight one of the deeply valued members of our Board of Directors, Chantel Black. Each member of our board is passionate about our community and dedicates their time, talent, and resources towards the fulfillment of our…

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Dee Boyle, Board Member Highlight

May 1, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Dee Boyle, Board Member Highlight

Thank you for your service! YWCA Spokane is proud to take this opportunity to highlight one of the deeply valued members of our Board of Directors, Dee Boyle. Each member of our board is passionate about our community and dedicates their time, talent, and resources towards the fulfillment of our…

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Asians for Collective Liberation: YWCA Spotlight

May 1, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Asians for Collective Liberation: YWCA Spotlight

Every other month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.

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Candy Casteal, Board Member Highlight

May 1, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Candy Casteal, Board Member Highlight

YWCA Spokane would like to take this opportunity to highlight Candy Casteal, a deeply valued member of our board of directors.

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Ann Slininger, Board Member Highlight

Abr 3, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Ann Slininger, Board Member Highlight

YWCA Spokane is proud to take this opportunity to highlight Ann Singinger as a deeply valued member of our Board of Directors.

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Kyndra Gamache, Board Member Highlight

Abr 3, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Kyndra Gamache, Board Member Highlight

YWCA Spokane is proud and grateful to have Kyndra Gamache as a valued member of our Board of Directors.

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Intersectionality – A Mission Moment

Abr 1, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Intersectionality – A Mission Moment

Intersectionality offers a framework for recognizing how multiple aspects of a person’s identity intersect to shape their unique experience.

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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

Mar 25, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Meet Amanda – Women’s History Month 2025

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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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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Meet Carol – Women’s History Month 2025

Mar 18, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Meet Carol – Women’s History Month 2025

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

Mar 11, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Meet Emily – Women’s History Month 2025

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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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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Odyssey Youth Movement: YWCA Spotlight

Mar 4, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Odyssey Youth Movement: YWCA Spotlight

Every other month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.

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