Honor Survivors by Taking Action
Honor Survivors by Taking Action
This October, during Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM), honor survivors, remember lives lost, and strengthen our collective commitment to end intimate partner violence.
DVAM Action Kit
This action kit provides simple, ready-to-use tools for individuals, workplaces, schools, and organizations to show their support for survivors throughout October.
What's Included
This free action kit includes:
- Facts about domestic violence to share
- Posters you can hang in public places (especially bathrooms)
- Social media images and content to post online
- Community events and activities we hope you will take part in
- Educational training opportunities
By taking action this October, you become part of a larger movement across Spokane to build a culture where safety, respect, and dignity are visible, celebrated, and normalized.
Why this is Important
The Facts
- In Spokane County, rates of domestic violence remain among the highest in Washington State.
- Every year, YWCA Spokane serves more than 14,000 women, men, children, and families.
- Calls to our 24hr domestic violence helpline have increased dramatically.
Spreading Awareness is a Critical
Visual displays and sharing educational materials create opportunities for conversations, reduce stigma, and show survivors that they are not alone.
Community Vigil
Oct 1st | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Riverfront Park
Join a powerful Community Vigil for survivors held in Riverfront park on October 1st to honor lives lost to domestic violence. This event will serve to also celebrate the strength of survivors, launch awareness of efforts held throughout the month, and encourage our community to stand united in our call to end abuse.
Action Kit
This action kit includes resources you can use to spread awareness and help deepen our collective understanding of domestic violence so we can bring it to an end. Your efforts help generate awareness and meaningful action in our community!
Participate in Upcoming Events & Activities
Reflect & Connect Explore the StoryWalk
Experience our DVAM StoryWalk® exhibit at Snxw Meneɂ in Riverfront Spokane. This month-long installation highlights original poetry written by survivors alongside local works of art. Utilize the prompts provided at each of the 15 stations to spark meaningful conversations about healthy relationships with friends, coworkers, or family.
Find the display on Snxw Meneɂ (sin-HOO-men-huh) in Riverfront Spokane (617 N Howard St).
Free Training On intimate partner violence
Supporting survivors doesn't end after October. Continue to deepen your understanding of the complexities of relationship abuse and how to help a friend by signing up for one of our upcoming free virtual trainings. Customizable group training are also available.
It Takes All of Us
Right now, our 24-hour Domestic Violence Helpline is ringing more than it ever has. We're on track to receive 6,000 calls this year, nearly 2,000 more calls than last year.
Behind every call to our helpline is someone taking a courageous first step toward safety and healing. As those calls increase dramatically this year, Domestic Violence Action Month is our chance to take action together.
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Answer The Call
Give $25 Today
It costs $25 to answer a call to our 24/7 helpline and provide comprehensive support. Your gift means someone can:
- Speak with a trained domestic violence advocate
- Find community with other survivors
- Create a safety plan and connect with essential resources
- Access emergency shelter when safety is urgent
Be There Every Month
Become a monthly donor
Monthly gifts create reliable funding that keeps vital services available every day. As a monthly donor, you can:
- Answer one call to the 24-hour helpline every single month
- Provide ongoing support for survivors
- Help us plan for the future with reliable funding
- Join our community of monthly Impact Partners
Rally Your Community
Multiply your impact
Create your own mini-campaign and invite friends, family, or colleagues to join you in giving $25 each.
How it works:
- Set your goal (5 friends = 5 calls answered)
- Share about DVAM with your network
- Ask each person to give $25 to answer one call
- Watch your impact grow
Thank You to our Sponsors
Special thanks to YWCA Spokane's Mission Partner MultiCare and other supporters for making this annual awareness and action campaign possible.
First Interstate Bank
Lime
Lamar Advertising
Garco Construction
Wendle Ford Nissan
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