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Every other month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.
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Equipping HR professionals with tools to recognize, respond, and refer when intimate partner violence shows up in the workplace.
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A past YWCA client finds healing through writing a personal memoir she hopes will normalize conversations about domestic violence and let survivors know they are not alone.
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As part of YWCA USA’s 30th annual Week Without Violence, we sat down with Teresa, a longtime employee and survivor of domestic violence, to reflect on her journey as a mother, survivor, and advocate.
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YWCA Spokane joined together with local leaders and service providers for a community vigil honoring lives lost to domestic violence.
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When Teresa Dixon first began facilitating The Thread writing workshop, she wanted to create a space where survivors of domestic violence could explore their stories through creativity rather than through testimony. “Writing offers another way. It allows survivors to express themselves, to be heard and acknowledged without the added vulnerability…
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Safety is a foundation every survivor deserves. While leaving can be the first step toward safety, securing legal protections can help survivors keep themselves and their children safe from continued harm. In Spokane, pursuing a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) can be a confusing, intimidating, and daunting process to navigate,…
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Every other month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.
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View highlights from a powerful week-long experience for youth built around the theme “I AM EMPOWERED”.
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August is National Make-A-Will Month, and in honor of that, we’re sharing the story of one of our inspiring Legacy Circle members: Maeve Aeolus. YWCA Spokane’s Legacy Circle is a special society that honors individuals who have included YWCA Spokane in their estate plans. As a retired nurse and veteran,…
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Learn how students at a local vet school are making a difference in the lives of survivors and their pets staying at our safe shelter.
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Every other month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.
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Healing begins with understanding. Trauma-Informed Care is more than a best practice—it’s a guiding philosophy that shapes every interaction we have.
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We recently announced the anticipated retirement of our CEO Jeanette Hauck, at the end of 2025. Throughout her nearly 30-year career in the non-profit sector, Jeanette has remained deeply committed to advocating for women, youth, and children. Below are some of her reflections from her time at YWCA Spokane. Leadership…
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As we prepare for the retirement of our current Chief Philanthropy Officer, Dana Morris Lee, we are proud to announce Briana Berner as YWCA’s Interim Director of Philanthropy.
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At its core, Restorative Practices are about healing harm. It humanizes all parties involved and considers their individual needs. Restorative Practices are designed not only to address conflict after it occurs, but also to build strong relationships and a supportive community before harm is ever done. “Restorative practices give us…
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Thank you for your service! YWCA Spokane is proud to take this opportunity to highlight one of the deeply valued members of our Board of Directors, Chantel Black. Each member of our board is passionate about our community and dedicates their time, talent, and resources towards the fulfillment of our…
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Thank you for your service! YWCA Spokane is proud to take this opportunity to highlight one of the deeply valued members of our Board of Directors, Dee Boyle. Each member of our board is passionate about our community and dedicates their time, talent, and resources towards the fulfillment of our…
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Every other month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.
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YWCA Spokane would like to take this opportunity to highlight Candy Casteal, a deeply valued member of our board of directors.
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