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Join YWCA Spokane June 3rd at Hamilton Studio, as we engage our community in courageous conversations at this year’s Equity for All event.
Each February, communities across the county pause to honor Black History Month.
Spokane gathered on MLK Day 2026 for a powerful rally, march, and resource fair honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy while calling for action.
The Spokane MLK Community Center invites the community to join for the annual MLK Day Rally, March, and Resource Fair on January 19th. The Rally begins at 10:00 AM at the Spokane Convention Center, followed by the March and then the Resource Fair. We hope you will join us in celebrating and commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
YWCA Spokane’s RSJ Learning Community gathered at Anam Cara Healing Center for an evening of healing, reconnecting, & deepening their capacity for justice work.
YWCA Spokane’s RSJ Learning Community Rooftop Gathering brought community members together for an evening of connection, reflection, & restorative practice.
Join Day 9 of our Racial Justice Challenge by learning how to create equity in education, healthcare, housing, transportation, & economic opportunity.
Take action on Day 8 of our Racial Justice Challenge by learning how racial bias in traffic enforcement affects communities of color.
Take action on Day 7 of our Racial Justice Challenge by exploring how discrimination in transportation goes beyond vehicles.
Take action to understand and address the disproportionate impact of gun violence and public health crises on communities of color.
Take action with us to prevent suicide by understanding the risks associated with firearms and the importance of mental health support.
Take action to understand how Second Amendment protections affect minority communities & how unequal enforcement of policies increases the risk of gun violence.
Explore how entrepreneurship can empower marginalized groups to overcome workplace barriers and build independence, impact, and community growth.
Hair is culture, identity, and power. Across communities, people face bias and discrimination for wearing natural, cultural, or religious hairstyles.
Abortion access in Spokane is legal, but barriers still exist, largely for out-of-state visitors, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, & low income individuals.
On April 17th, YWCA Spokane hosted Equity for All at Hamilton Studio, bringing together over 110 attendees to explore restorative practices in communities.
YWCA Spokane joined thousands at the 2025 MLK Rally, March, and Resource Fair to honor Dr. King’s legacy and stand for racial justice and unity.
YWCA Spokane joined the 2025 People’s Rally at Riverfront Park to stand for bodily autonomy, gender equity, and an end to violence against women.
Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series. Each month, YWCA Spokane spotlights an organization or individual in our community that is aligned with our mission so we can highlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. November spotlight, Julie Schaffer, who specializes in Restorative Practices and Mediation.
Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series. Each month, YWCA Spokane spotlights an organization or individual in our community that is aligned with our mission so we can highlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. October spotlight, Ana Marrie Caldwell, Filipino-American Association of Inland Empire.