Updates – YWCA Spokane

GoodGuy Michael Larson Creates #icommit Movement

April 24, 2019

| By Olivia Moorer

Categories: Advocacy, Community, Education and Training, Events, Get Involved, Impact, Spokane Resources

| Tags: Advocacy, Community Engagement, Domestic Violence, GoodGuys

How will you commit to promoting healthy masculinity? On March 7th, GoodGuy Intern Michael Larson, a sophomore at Gonzaga University, unveiled his documentary, #icommit, focused on promoting healthy masculinity to the public online and at Gonzaga and making individual commitments to promote healthy masculinity in their daily lives. The documentary featured Spokane community members, students, …

YWCA Events and Campaigns in April – Recap

April 24, 2019

| By Olivia Moorer

Categories: Advocacy, Awards, Community, Donations, Education and Training, Events, Fundraising, Get Involved, Impact

| Tags: Advocacy, Awards, Community Engagement, Domestic Violence, donate, gallery, Impact Luncheon, Shelter Needs, Spring Fling, Survivor, Volunteer, WOA

So Much is Happening Around Here! This past month has been one of growth, celebration, and courageous conversations. In April, we celebrated the arrival of spring with our annual Spring Fling Champagne Brunch; remodeled our Family Justice Center’s Interview Room to provide a space of safety and comfort during difficult moments; and hosted our annual …

Donate Clothes & Make an Impact

April 21, 2019

| By Olivia Moorer

Categories: Advocacy, Awards, Community, Donations, Fundraising, Get Involved, Impact

| Tags: Advocacy, clothing, Community Engagement, Domestic Violence, donate, Giving Program, impact, jeans, sunday, Survivor, Volunteer

Make an impact this week by donating to YWCA Spokane! As Our Sister’s Closet consistently gives clothing to women and families escaping domestic violence or preparing for a new job, providing jeans to our agency makes a huge impact on those we serve. Please consider donating as part of our SundayImpact campaign this week! Help …

YWCA Spokane’s Safe Shelter Welcomes Pets

April 15, 2019

| By Tracy Poindexter-Canton

Categories: Advocacy, Community, Donations, Get Involved, Impact, Other, Spokane Resources

| Tags: Advocacy, animal welfare, community, domestic violence facts, domestic violence stats, donations, impact, pets, shelter, Shelter Needs, Spokane Domestic Violence

At Our Shelter, We Recognize Pets As A Part Of Your Family! For nearly 20 years, YWCA Spokane’s domestic violence safe shelter has provided a safe place for domestic violence survivors and their pets while connecting them to community resources. Aligned with federal Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act, our shelter reduces one of the …

Family Justice Center Trauma-Informed Remodel

April 15, 2019

| By Olivia Moorer

Categories: Community, Donations, Get Involved, Impact, Spokane Resources

| Tags: Advocacy, Community Engagement, Domestic Violence, donate, gallery, Law Enforcement Recognition, photos, Survivor

We Are Excited To Share With You The Newly Remodeled Family Justice Center Interview Room! From This… To This! A Trauma-Informed & Welcoming Space Now, when survivors of intimate partner domestic violence meet with YWCA …