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Challenges for Trans and Nonbinary Youth

May 9, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Challenges for Trans and Nonbinary Youth

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…

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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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Supporting Youth Recap: Pathways Forward

Mar 4, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Supporting Youth Recap: Pathways Forward

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…

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Motivational Interviewing – A Mission Moment

Mar 4, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Motivational Interviewing – A Mission Moment

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.

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The Empowerment Model – A Mission Moment

Feb 3, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en The Empowerment Model – A Mission Moment

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.

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Healthy Roots at Shadle Park High School: Recap

Ene 13, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Healthy Roots at Shadle Park High School: Recap

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…

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Healthy Roots at On Track Academy: Autumn Series Recap

Ene 3, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Healthy Roots at On Track Academy: Autumn Series Recap

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…

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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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Momento de la misión – Clases WOC

4 de junio de 2024 Comentarios desactivados en Mission Moment – WOC Classes

About The Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC) offers a safe, supportive, and confidential environment for survivors of trauma so they can rest, recover, and rebuild. These learning opportunities are designed to foster healing after trauma while nurturing a supportive community. All of these groups and classes are provided at absolutely no…

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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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Mission Moment – Community Training & Education

3 de octubre de 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Mission Moment – Community Training & Education

About Community Engagement At YWCA Spokane, we may be best known for providing crisis support to survivors of intimate partner domestic violence (IPDV). While these types of services are a percentage of what we do, we offer the community much more. A key aspect of our community outreach is training…

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Desafío de justicia racial | Resumen de la semana 2

29 de septiembre de 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Racial Justice Challenge | Week 2 Wrap-up

| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | During the second week of our challenge (Days 6-9), we delved into the disparities that exist within…

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Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation

Sep 28, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation

| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | Cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation are terms used to describe how individuals or groups from one culture…

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Equity vs. Equality

Sep 26, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Equity vs. Equality

| 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…

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Racial Justice Challenge | Week 1 Wrap-up

Sep 22, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Racial Justice Challenge | Week 1 Wrap-up

| 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…

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Redlining vs. Segregation

21 de septiembre de 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Redlining vs. Segregation

| 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…

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Person-First vs. Identity-First Language

Sep 19, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Person-First vs. Identity-First Language

| 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.…

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Momento Misionero – ECEAP

5 de septiembre de 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Mission Moment – ECEAP

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…

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Why Language Access Matters…For Everybody

Jun 27, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Why Language Access Matters…For Everybody

4 min. read Mujeres in Action is the first organization in the Spokane region dedicated to serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence from the Latino/a/x communities. Over the past year, MiA has been working with the courts and county sheriff’s department concerning language access for limited English proficiency (LEP)…

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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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