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Este espacio dedicado permite tomar conciencia de los pensamientos y actitudes subconscientes que afectan nuestras percepciones sobre las personas, los problemas sistémicos, las decisiones que tomamos y nuestro impacto en nuestra comunidad. Juntos, esta comunidad puede aprender qué hacer con nuestra conciencia y cómo pasar a la acción.
Lo que dicen nuestros miembros
YWCA está aquí para usted
Muchos de los servicios de apoyo de YWCA Spokane están disponibles en persona. En algunos casos, los servicios también están disponibles de forma remota, por teléfono, video chat o correo electrónico.
Consigue ayuda ahora
Si usted o alguien que conoce se ve afectado por la violencia doméstica de su pareja íntima, sepa que siempre hay defensores confidenciales disponibles a través de nuestro Servicios de línea de ayuda las 24 horas.
Horas de operación
Oficina principal:
- Lun: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Mar: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Casarse: 10:00 – 17:00
- Jue: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Vie: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ubicación
930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201
Mostrador: 509-326-1190
Unirse a la comunidad de aprendizaje
El compromiso
Solicitamos a los nuevos miembros de la Comunidad de Aprendizaje RSJ que sirvan por un período de un año. Toda la comunidad de aprendizaje de RSJ se reúne mensualmente para discutir y abordar los objetivos anuales.
Además, los subcomités se reúnen según sea necesario para lograr objetivos específicos en relación con eventos, campañas, actividades y objetivos de justicia social y racial.
Asambleas Generales
Las discusiones generativas durante las reuniones mensuales permiten:
- Llamados a la acción (CTA) y campañas
- Espacio de construcción comunitaria
- Discusiones relacionadas con el trabajo y la misión de YWCA Spokane
- Oportunidades de voluntariado/basadas en servicios
- Talleres y seminarios web
- ¡Y mucho más!
Inscripción
Un período de inscripción limitado permite a nuestra comunidad de voluntarios dedicados y miembros del personal la capacidad de mantener un grupo cohesivo con objetivos claros durante todo el año.
Enrollment is now open and the interest form is below. Contact equidad@ywcaspokane.org for questions.
Interest Form
Additional Information
We are grateful to the members that dedicate their energy and time to this work.
Co-Facilitator: Tamika LaMere, Jazmin Duran
Members: Alondra Herrera, Brit Wilson, Caroline Mark, Chandler Dean, Chloe Bolz, Claire Schueman, Dana Morris Lee, Erica Schreiber, Jeanette Hauck, Jemma Riedel-Johnson, Jessie Cook, Karla Trejo-Bernal, Lauren Moffat, Liz Backstrom, M.E. Martin, Dr. Claudine Richardson, Devyn Bell, Dr. Deborah Svoboda, Edward Renouard, Jessica Pakootas, Jenn Nagata, Sami Sanchez, Steve Lloyd, Wendy Schatz, Roupé, Sally Winn, Teresa Dixon, Elisse Collins, Jennifer Love, Inga Laurent, Rowena Pineda, Heather Schmitt, Rachel Dannen, Aashika Dahal, LaKeisha Davis, Naomi Abella
Tamika LaMere
Tamika, a citizen of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana, has dedicated her career to advocating for Native American/Alaskan Native communities, particularly within education. With a background in Social Work and Educational Leadership and an MSW from Eastern Washington University, she has worked with Spokane Public Schools since 2016, serving as an Intervention Specialist, Native Education Coordinator, and now Director of Native Education. Tamika focuses on strategic planning, professional development, and systems change to enhance representation and visibility of Native communities. Her work is grounded in building trust, fostering authentic relationships, and amplifying community voices. Outside of her SPS role, she serves on several boards and committees, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, Better Health Together, and the YWCA, and chairs the Tribal Partners Collaborative. Tamika also leads initiatives like the Native Educator Cultivation Program and the Washington State Native American Education Advisory Committee, and is a commissioner on the Washington State Tribal Advisory Committee on Indian Boarding Schools. She is committed to creating opportunities that nurture the educational success and well-being of Indigenous youth.
Jazmin Duran
Jazmin has spent four years working in behavioral health, specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, where she provided direct services to youth with autism diagnoses. Her work is rooted in a deep passion for supporting individuals and she is committed to creating meaningful, positive change in their lives. Alongside her professional dedication to behavioral health, Jazmin is also passionate about women’s advocacy, striving to empower and uplift women in her community. Jazmin holds a BA in Spanish and a BA in Psychology, both from Eastern Washington University. She enjoys connecting with local organizations and individuals, collaborating with them to ensure that resources are shared to the Spokane community. Jazmin’s commitment to both advocacy and service drives her work, as she continues to be a compassionate and proactive advocate for those in need of support.
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
We’ve been at the forefront of the biggest issues of the day for 165 years, working to improve the lives of women, girls, and communities of color through three Areas of Focus:
If you are passionate about supporting YWCA Spokane's racial and social justice work but missed the enrollment window, we encourage you to volunteer and support the work and mission in other ways. Please direct any questions to our team at equity@ywcaspokane.org.
Want to be part of system change? Consider exploring our advocacy suggestions here. Formerly an RSJ subcommittee, our legislative advocacy work has become a new, board-led committee that identifies issues and develops policies and procedures to facilitate social change. Interested? Please email Liz Backstrom at lizb@ywcaspokane.org.