Courageous Conversations

Learn, grow, and create ways to move forward in action together

YWCA Spokane invites you to build bridges towards equity through courageous community conversation.

We can't do this work alone. To truly move forward and build an equitable community where we can all thrive, we must find ways to have difficult conversations together as a community. We invite you to join us as we work to increase awareness about issues impacting those we serve, normalize language that will help us more clearly communicate with one and other, and identify ways we can take action to create real and lasting change.

Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series

There are many amazing organizations and individuals in Spokane who are dedicated to creating a more equitable community for all. Through our RSJ Spotlight blog series, we work to highlight those in our community who are creating real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. Take a look and share these spotlights with your networks so we can help bring more attention to their incredible work. 

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Racial Justice Challenge An online Learning Series you can take with Friends

This annual 10 day learning series, is designed to help community members, organizations, and businesses dedicate time and space within their schedules to build more effective social justice habits, particularly around issues dealing with race, power, privilege, and leadership. 

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Pathways Forward Webinars A Progress Minded Series with Local Experts

Pathways Forward is a free, virtual, educational, roundtable discussion series designed to pave a path forward by engaging the community in conversations with local experts, leaders, and YWCA staff members.

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Blog

Jan 15, 2025 Jan 23 @ 12:50 pm

2025 Women of Achievement Honorees

Learn More about WOA | Register to Attend | Become a Sponsor | Host a Table YWCA Spokane is proud to announce its 2025 Women of Achievement Award Honorees. These nine women will be honored throughout the months of February…

Jan 13, 2025 Jan 23 @ 12:50 pm

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…

Jan 7, 2025 Jan 23 @ 12:50 pm

Board of Directors – Mackenzie Kutz

Thank You Each of our wonderful Board of Directors is so passionate about our community and dedicates their time, talent, and resources towards the fulfillment of our mission. On behalf of our team, those we serve, and our community we…

Events

Dec 10, 2024 Jan 30 @ 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.

Dec 10, 2024 Feb 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on February 13th at 2:00pm. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.

Dec 10, 2024 Feb 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 201 Training: Learning in Action

Join YWCA Spokane for this important sequel, virtual training on February 20th at 10:00am. Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate on a daily basis and talk through how you might help a survivor.