Partnerships
The Youth Self-Care Summit in Spokane is a one-day celebration empowering young women of color through self-care education and community. Hosted by YWCA Spokane and SWAG, the summit features interactive workshops, local facilitators, and a keynote by SWAG director Jaime Stacy, fostering connection, healing, and collective growth together locally.
At YWCA Spokane, our commitment to ending domestic violence extends beyond providing direct services to survivors. We also work to build a community that understands the complexities of abuse, supports healing, and takes action to prevent future harm. Whether that’s through larger campaigns such as Domestic Violence Action Month or…
The third annual Youth Self-Care Summit was held on Saturday, December 14th. The Youth Self-Care Summit is a special one day celebration brought to the community through a partnership between YWCA Spokane and Strong Women Achieving Greatness (SWAG). The Summit brings youth together to participate in interactive workshops that teach…
Unquenchable Hope will be on display at YWCA Spokane throughout October as part of Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM). When: October 1st – 31st, 2024 | 8am – 8pm Where: YWCA Spokane, 930 N Monroe St, Spokane A Powerful Partnership Earlier this year, Cori Schuman, also known as The Tattooed Potter,…
Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series Each month, our Equity Coordinator sits down with an organization or individual in our community to spotlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. 2 min. read time November Spotlight Tamika LaMere | Native Educator, Spokane…
(2 minute read) An earnest karaoke rendition of ‘What’s Up’ by 4 Non Blondes floated through the air as a group of festival goers walked by with a black cat on a leash. Roller derby girls whizzed by. Goths in platform boots towered over the crowds just as tall as…
YWCA Spokane’s Prevention Team Celebrates the Recent Successful Completion of an Educational Series at John R. Rogers High School Focused on Health Relationships & Dating Violence During the spring semester, the YWCA Spokane Prevention Team spent one day a week for five weeks with students in a Rogers High School…
Thank You To Hamilton Studio, A YWCA Spokane Mission Partner Don Hamilton, Lorna St. John, and their premier photo and film studio, Hamilton Studio, are staples of the Spokane community. With a long history producing state of the art video for a wide range of clients across the northwest, Hamilton…
Thank you, STCU for your continued support of the women and families YWCA Spokane serves! A number of women and families utilizing services across our agency received an unexpected gift from Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU) this month in the form of $50 gift cards to local restaurants. Recognizing that…
Thank You To MultiCare, A YWCA Spokane Mission Partner MultiCare’s mission is, “Partnering for Healing and a Healthy Future,” which inspires them to form connections that help address identified community needs and improve quality of life for their communities. Consistent with that mission, MultiCare joined YWCA Spokane as our newest…
Thank you, Johnston-Fix Foundation for your grant support of YWCA Spokane’s ECEAP and Safe Haven Programs! Due to the foundation’s support, YWCA Spokane will be able to continue and expand its Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program and Safe Haven drop-in childcare center. The programs are a crucial part of…
Thank You To The Kalispel Tribe, A YWCA Spokane Mission Partner The Kalispel Tribe believes in being a strong community partner and strives to achieve that through its commitment to supporting its neighbors. Together with the Kalispel Tribe and Northern Quest Resort & Casino, YWCA Spokane is proud to be…
Thank You To Providence, A YWCA Spokane Mission Partner Continuing a tradition of caring that the Sisters of Providence began more than 165 years ago, Providence Health Care remains dedicated to creating healthier communities for a better world. As one of our valued Mission Partners, Providence Health Care has come…
Thank You To Numerica, A YWCA Spokane Mission Partner Numerica is dedicated to enhancing lives, fulfilling dreams, and building communities through their support of nonprofit organizations who focus on women and children’s issues and education. In the true spirit of their mission, Numerica Credit Union, has stood by our side…
Survivors at our domestic violence safe shelter received a special gift this holiday season thanks to South Perry’s Meeting House cafe, the City of Spokane and Live Local INW. Meeting House provided 120 meal kits – 30 each week for 4 weeks – to our domestic violence safe shelter to…
YWCA In THE COMMUNITY YWCA Spokane realizes the benefit of collaboration with local partners in order to better serve women, children, and families in Spokane who are impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, and unemployment. That is why we have been hard at work to develop and nurture partnerships with local agencies…
Faith Partners is a collaborative effort from the YWCA Spokane, Women’s Healing and Empowerment Network, Create Your Statement, and Abuse Recovery Ministry and Services. The goal is to provide education, resources and support for faith communities so they can facilitate advocacy, sanctuary and healing for people affected by domestic violence. The Faith Partners…