YWCA Names 2016 Women of Achievement Award Honorees

| By Erica Schreiber
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The 2016 Award Winners will be recognized at the annual Women of Achievement Luncheon on Oct. 7 The YWCA Spokane would like to announce the winners of the 2016 Women of Achievement Awards. These amazing women will be honored at the 2016 Women of Achievement Impact Luncheon, held at the Davenport Grand Hotel on Friday, Oct. 7, …

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Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Williams

| By Erica Schreiber
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When we think about what it means to have the spirit of a volunteer, Ann comes to mind. We would like to recognize Ann Williams, a YWCA Spokane Volunteer who joined our team this year while she also completes her practicum program. Ann has been a tremendous help in the Women’s Opportunity Center which includes 3 main programs: …

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Project Lawn Clean-up

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Huge thank you to BNSF Railway  for contributing 40 hours of time to create a beautiful yard for the survivors staying at our YWCA domestic violence safe shelter. 16 fantastic volunteers from BNSF Railway donated their afternoon and yard tools to clean up the yard and play area of one of our confidential safe shelters for …

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Gina Lanza Named 2016 Sir Lancelot Award Honoree

| By Erica Schreiber
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GINA’S SUPPORT HELPED TO RAISE $75,000 OVER A 9 YEAR PERIOD During the 10th annual An Evening In Tuscany benefit for the YWCA Spokane on July 8th, 2016, the annual Sir Lancelot award will be given to long-time YWCA Spokane supporter, Gina Lanza. ABOUT THE SIR LANCELOT AWARD Starting in 2012, this honor was originally …

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New ECEAP Classroom at YWCA Spokane Downtown Location

| By Erica Schreiber
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The YWCA Spokane’s ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) is not only transforming lives! We’ve also transformed a new classroom space! The YWCA Spokane’s downtown ECEAP has extended to include a second ECEAP classroom! An interior room previously used mostly for storage has been transformed into our new beautiful Extended Day Model, year-round ECEAP classroom. …

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