DVAM 2022 – Recap
This Domestic Violence Action Month was an absolute success! Over 400 community members connected with YWCA Spokane through training, outreach, and events this October. Together, we raised awareness and took action towards change in our community. See a recap of our DVAM activities below!
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This October, over 400 individuals connected with YWCA Spokane through training, outreach, and events! Our community engagement team created 125 DVAM awareness kits of stickers, buttons, flyers, and more to spread throughout the community.
Banners
We covered 4 downtown streets with 30 community banners and a few of our own. Thank you to First Interstate Bank, Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Bernardo Wills Architects, Garco Construction, Spokane Police Guild, Stop The Silence Spokane, 그리고 전환. These banners will be put up every October to remind survivors that they are not alone!
Paint Spokane Purple
Multiple downtown businesses lit up purple to raise awareness of domestic violence this October. Special thank you to the Downtown Spokane Partnership and all the organizations that helped shine a light for survivors: 섭리, The Grand Hotel, Fox Theater, Lincoln Building, Spokesman-Review, 그리고 MultiCare.
앞으로의 진로
Over 85+ people tuned into the conversation on how survivors are being impacted by recent legislative changes! Watch the recording here!
교육
Throughout October, organizations across Spokane invited us to speak on the myths and realities of intimate partner violence. Shout out to STCU, 무헤레스의 활약, Whitworth, 그리고 WSU Spokane for organizing these opportunities. Over 150 people received training during October with many more signing up for a free, online training in November.
Learn more about our upcoming offerings of Domestic Violence 101 & 201 at ywcaspokane.org/training.
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In order to ensure our free and confidential services remain available to the 15,000 women, men, children, and families who seek us out each year when they are impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, and unemployment, we rely on the financial support of friends like you. Consider making a gift in support of this work today.
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- Courtesy of MultiCare
Special Thanks To Our Key DVAM 2022 Partners
If you would like to learn more about partnering with YWCA Spokane for Domestic Violence Action Month, please email dvam@ywcaspokane.org.
YWCA Spokane Mission Partners
- Providence Health Care
- 뉴메리카 신용조합
- Kalispel Tribe and Northern Quest Casino and Resort
- MultiCare
- Northwest Farm Credit Services
- 해밀턴 스튜디오
DVAM 2022 Partners
- Bernardo Wills Architects
- The Blue Door Theatre
- Davenport Hotel Collection
- Downtown Spokane Partnership
- Eastern Washington University
- First Interstate Bank
- Garco Construction
- Garland Theater
- Gonzaga University
- Junior League of Spokane
- River Park Square
- MiA – Mujeres in Action
- New Hope Baptist Church
- Riverfront Park
- Sandra’s Studio of Dance
- Spokane Police Guild
- 스포케인 지역 가정폭력 연합
- The Spokesman-Review
- STCU
- Stop The Silence Spokane
- 전환
- WSU Spokane
- Washington Trust Bank
- Whitworth University
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Day 10: Challenge Recap
Over the past nine days, we’ve explored key issues like abortion access, racial discrimination in hair, entrepreneurship barriers, and gun violence. We’ve highlighted the need for fairer policies in mental health, transportation, and law enforcement. By raising awareness and advocating for change, we can build a more equitable society for
Day 8: Racial Bias and Traffic Enforcement
Racial bias in traffic stops means people of color get pulled over more often than white drivers, even when they haven’t done anything wrong. This unfair treatment causes stress, fear, and distrust in the police. It’s part of a bigger problem in the system that needs real change and fairness.