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Current Press Releases
Press Release – Support Teen Survivors of Dating Violence this February
Spokane, WA – YWCA Spokane is holding an upcoming Pathways Forward conversation with community leaders to discuss the unique needs of teen survivors of dating violence. February is nationally recognized as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). Throughout February, YWCA Spokane aims to increase community awareness and understanding about the pervasive issue of teen dating violence and inspire adults to take proactive action to support young survivors.
Press Release – Annual Youth Self-Care Summit Celebrates Young Women Of Color
Since 2022, YWCA Spokane and Strong Women Achieving Greatness (SWAG) have offered the Youth Self-Care Summit. This is a transformative experience open to all youth ages 11-17, inclusive of all genders. Anyone is welcome to register as long as they are comfortable in a space that centers the experience of individuals who identify as young women of color.
News Articles
Spokesman-Review: Crowd gathers at Riverfront Park to support rights for women and the LGBTQ at the People’s March
Jeanette Hauck, CEO of the YWCA Spokane, which strives to eliminate racism and empower women, asked the crowd to commit to making violence against women a thing of the past. “Too often, survivors of violence are blamed or silenced,” she said. “That ends today. Let me make one thing clear: we are not powerless,” Hauck said. “The time for awareness has passed, and the time for action is now.”
Statements
Public Statement – YWCA Spokane Is Here For Victims Of Domestic Violence
Spokane, WA – On Sunday June 30, 2019, The Spokesman-Review released the following update by reporter Rebecca White, “Former Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien Accused of Domestic Violence Sunday Night”, available online at The Spokesman-Review.
YWCA Spokane Public Statement – We Stand With Victims of Domestic Violence
Spokane, WA – On Wednesday March 7th, 2018, The Pacific Northwest Inlander released their weekly newspaper with an article titled, “Community leader Phil Tyler calls for men to stand up for women – but his own past is riddled with allegations of domestic violence” by Daniel Walters, also available online at Inlander.com.
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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…
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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.
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.