Building Bridges toward Equity
YWCA agencies across the nation hold free public events focused on furthering the agency's mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Each event is designed to foster open, honest courageous conversations about topics related to our work and mission and identify ways we can move forward together.
The goal of this free public event is to unite our community in a bold demonstration that delivers a clear message: we are on a mission to eliminate racism. Each courageous conversation provides an opportunity to broaden perspectives, learn new tools, and connect with a diverse community of citizens passionate about eliminating racism in our community.
View Past Events
Equity for All 2025
Restorative Practices
Hosted at Hamilton Studio, Equity for All brought together an incredible panel of community leaders working in restorative practices. With over 100 people attending in person, the event was filled with a vibrant and engaged atmosphere. Attendees then participated in a Circle Process to build connection, and the evening closed with real-time audience reflections shared via text, reinforcing the collective call for healing, accountability, and community-centered change.
Equity for All 2024
Maternal Health in our Communities of Color
Hosted at The Hive with a distinguished panel of maternal health community leaders, over 120 people attended this event, creating a powerful atmosphere. The panelist shared experiences and perspectives from the Indigenous, Latina, and Black birthing communities. They outlined what support can look like for the whole family and called for systemic change and accountability.
Equity for All 2023
Mental Wellness in our Communities of Color
We met with the community at the Women's Club of Spokane for a panel discussion with key experts in the mental health field. In addition, we enjoyed performances by local singers and the Learning Project Step Team.
Previously Stand Against Racism Names are important and have the power to invite or to exclude, to inspire or to disempower.
At YWCA Spokane, we have an opportunity to invite and inspire activism and engagement toward a world of true equity for all — and we have a responsibility to ensure that is reflected in the names we use.
In an effort to be more inclusive in our language, we changed the name of this annual event from 'Stand Against Racism' to 'Equity for All'. While the event itself has long united us against racism, we acknowledge that the word “stand” evokes feelings of ableism, exclusivity, and disempowerment. As an organization dedicated to advancing justice for all, it’s our responsibility to ensure that all are included in the movement and inspired to take part in advancing justice in partnership with us.
Thank you to our Sponsor
Providence
Special thanks goes to one of our Mission Partners, Providence Health Care, for their ongoing, long time support of this annual community event. For years now, Providence has provided financial support that allows us to offer this special courageous conversation to out community.
Thank you to Providence for helping us build bridges toward equity through compassion, dignity, justice, excellence, and integrity.