Women's History Month

A community-wide celebration of women in March.

Celebrate Women, Ignite Change

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. We celebrate Women’s History Month to remind ourselves of the extraordinary accomplishments and contributions of women to our culture and society. When we lift up voices that often go unheard, celebrate milestones achieved, and unearth the tremendous history of women in our community, we all benefit.

Local organizations, businesses and institutions are teaming up to celebrate the achievements of women and girls throughout the month of March and we invite you to join us. The month includes YWCA Spokane’s annual Women of Achievement Awards celebration.

Ways to Celebrate in March

A newspaper article about YWCA Spokane in the 1990's

Image courtesy of MAC Museum archives, MS207 B16 F29

It is more important than ever to join together as a community to lift up women and look towards the possibilities ahead when we all step into action.

Change does not happen in a silo; it requires a team effort from many people, strong institutions and support from every part of society. Together, we are stronger and will foster a ripple effect that will have a lasting impact for generations to come.

Examples:

  • Highlight the women making a difference in your company – find ways to celebrate them both internally and externally
  • Share stories about women leaders at your company, in our community or from history in your employee newsletter, customer email, digital signage, social media, blog, website, etc.
  • Start a mentor program, connecting upcoming young women with established women leaders
  • Offer Women’s History Month specials at wineries, restaurants, and retail establishments
  • Coordinate a woman leader to speak at your organization
  • Host a celebration for International Women’s Day on March 8th
  • Give back with a donation drive for women centric agencies or create care packages for shelters
  • Cheer on local women’s college basketball teams during March Madness
  • And so much more!

Events

Oct 29, 2024 Dec 14 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

2024 Youth Self-Care Summit

Dec 10, 2024 Jan 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on January 14th at 10:00am. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.

Dec 9, 2024 Jan 20, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Rally & March

January 20, 2025 Spokane Convention Center  Join us! Open to the community, feel free to march with YWCA. Details to come.

Dec 10, 2024 Jan 30, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

DV 201 Training: Learning in Action

Join YWCA Spokane for this important sequel, virtual training on January 30th at 2:00pm. Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate on a daily basis and talk through how you might help a survivor.

Thank You

Women's History Month Sponsor