Action Campaigns

Learn how you can get involved with YWCA Spokane's mission and take action within our community.

Overview

From helping paint the town purple for Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) to highlighting your own personal hero during Women's History Month, you can join YWCA Spokane in many fun ways to inspire action.

Teen Dating Violence Action Month

YWCA Spokane joins other organizations across the nation in this month-long initiative to raise awareness about teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships. Our involvement is motivated by our goal to normalize conversations about relationships and talk about healthy and unhealthy behaviors with our community.
 

Women's History Month

Together as a community we will transform Women’s History Month in Spokane into a community-wide annual celebration of women and girls. When we champion women and girls, we change our community for the better.

Team up with local organizations, businesses and institutions to celebrate the achievements of women and girls throughout the month. 

Domestic Violence Action Month

Each October, YWCA Spokane looks to increase awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence in our community, inspire action that is focused on creating lasting change, and encourage community-wide participation.

Together, we can respond to this crisis. Spokane has the highest reported rate of domestic violence in Washington State. Join us and step into action and help change this statistic.

Blog

Mar 11, 2025 Mar 17 @ 7:37 am

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.

Mar 6, 2025 Mar 17 @ 7:37 am

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.

Mar 4, 2025 Mar 17 @ 7:37 am

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…

Events

Mar 12, 2025 Apr 16 @ 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series

Women survivors of domestic violence are invited to attend a writing workshop series happening once a month on a Wednesday from April through October in the Women’s Opportunity Center.

Jan 14, 2025 Apr 17 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Equity For All 2025

Join YWCA Spokane’s annual Equity for All event on April 17, 2025, from 5pm – 7pm at Hamilton Studios for a courageous conversation about the impact of restorative practices in our community. Learn with community leaders and enjoy performances by local artists.

Mar 4, 2025 May 1 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Hope Stones Jewelry

Each May, we hold a special Hope Stones Mother’s Day jewelry sale in the lobby of YWCA Spokane to benefit our safe shelter services for survivors of intimate partner violence. 100% of proceeds benefit survivors at our Safe Shelter.