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2024 Youth Self-Care Summit

Дек 20, 2024 Комментарии к записи 2024 Youth Self-Care Summit отключены

The third annual Youth Self-Care Summit was held on Saturday, December 14th. The Youth Self-Care Summit is a special one day celebration brought to the community through a partnership between YWCA Spokane and Strong Women Achieving Greatness (SWAG). The Summit brings youth together to participate in interactive workshops that teach…

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A Collaborative Victory for Community Safety: How YWCA Spokane’s Domestic Violence Task Force Is Saving Lives

Дек 13, 2024 Комментарии к записи A Collaborative Victory for Community Safety: How YWCA Spokane’s Domestic Violence Task Force Is Saving Lives отключены

At YWCA Spokane, our commitment to empowering survivors and creating a safer community is brought to life through the work of the Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Task Force. This dynamic coalition brings together YWCA Spokane legal advocates, the Spokane Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit, county law enforcement, and city and…

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Mission Moment – Youth Therapy

Дек 3, 2024 Комментарии к записи Mission Moment – Youth Therapy отключены

Healing Together For families who have experienced domestic violence, therapeutic support can provide some relief from experiences of stress, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). YWCA Spokane offers a specialized therapy program for youth 7-18 years old who have second hand experience with domestic violence in their household. The program…

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Mission Moment – Self-Care Summit

Ноя 5, 2024 Комментарии к записи Mission Moment – Self-Care Summit отключены

About the Summit Since 2022, YWCA Spokane has been offering youth in the community the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow at the Youth Self-Care Summit. This is a unique opportunity for young people to embrace self-love, connection, and personal growth. Designed like a conference, the summit celebrates each participant…

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2024 DVAM Recap

Ноя 4, 2024 Комментарии к записи 2024 DVAM Recap отключены

A Month of Awareness Throughout October, more than 40 banners were spread across downtown busy streets and key landmarks lit up purple in honor of survivors. Unquenchable Hope was proudly displayed as part of DVAM and National Arts & Humanity Month. Over 100 individuals received education and training about YWCA Services,…

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Mission Moment – Support Group

Окт 1, 2024 Комментарии к записи Mission Moment – Support Group отключены

Social Support “Domestic violence can be so isolating,” states Alondra, YWCA Support Group facilitator. “We found that providing a space for survivors to share stories and promote healing is a great way to bridge the gap from isolation to connection and support.” YWCA Spokane offers support groups for female-identifying survivors…

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Barriers to Reporting DV

Сен 30, 2024 Комментарии к записи Barriers to Reporting DV отключены

In advance of Pathways Forward conversation on October 23rd, this blog focuses on the barriers survivors face in reporting domestic violence to law enforcement. Key challenges include fear of retaliation, lack of trust in police, privacy concerns, mandatory arrest policies, socioeconomic factors, and insufficient resources. Understanding these barriers is essential for improving support systems and ensuring survivor safety.

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Mission Moment – CSO Advocacy

Сен 3, 2024 Комментарии к записи Mission Moment – CSO Advocacy отключены

What is CSO Advocacy? For some survivors of domestic violence, the Department of Social Health Services (DSHS) is their first stop while trying to find support for their situation. “It can be hard to navigate these systems for a lot of clients,” says M.E. Martin, YWCA Spokane CSO Advocate. “Many…

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Отпразднуйте День матери с украшениями из камней надежды

4 апреля 2024 г. Комментарии к записи Celebrate Mother’s Day with Hope Stones Jewelry отключены

Custom Jewelry Made by Women at YWCA will be sold in our Lobby May 2nd & 3rd to benefit our Safe Shelter What: Hope Stones Mother’s Day Jewelry Sale – find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the mothers in your life. When: May 2nd & 3rd from 9:00am –…

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Момент миссии – Безопасное убежище

2 апреля 2024 г. Комментарии к записи Mission Moment – Safe Shelter отключены

About YWCA Spokane’s Safe Shelter is an emergency shelter service for survivors in the Spokane and surrounding area who are fleeing imminent danger from abusive intimate partners. In 2023, our Safe Shelter served 130 adults and 118 dependents. Additionally, 85 adults and 95 dependents were accommodated with a hotel room.…

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Mission Moment – ECEAP Parent Advocacy

Фев 2, 2024 Комментарии к записи Mission Moment – ECEAP Parent Advocacy отключены

The Role of Parents in ECEAP ECEAP (pronounced e-cap) stands for Early Childhood Education Assistant Program. YWCA Spokane’s ECEAP teaches important life skills and wraps the entire family in holistic care. We know that supporting parents, caregivers, and the entire family helps create an environment that sets children up for…

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Mission Moment – Our Sister’s Closet Volunteers

Янв 2, 2024 Комментарии к записи Mission Moment – Our Sister’s Closet Volunteers отключены

About Our Sister’s Closet Our Sister’s Closet (OSC) is a free boutique of women’s clothing and necessities. It is available to anyone in the community who could benefit from this resource regardless of gender; clients do not have to prove income level or identify as survivors of intimate partner violence…

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Mission Moment – Mobile Housing

Дек 1, 2023 Комментарии к записи Mission Moment – Mobile Housing отключены

About Mobile Housing Advocacy Everyone deserves safe and stable housing. The housing system is a complex and confusing process with resources and options that are always changing. YWCA Spokane Mobile Housing Advocates are a truly mobile team and meet clients out in the community. They help survivors of intimate partner…

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Mission Moment – DV Support Advocacy

Ноя 1, 2023 Комментарии к записи Mission Moment – DV Support Advocacy отключены

About DV Support Advocacy YWCA Spokane’s Domestic Violence Support Advocacy creates a welcoming and nonjudgmental space for survivors to unpack the complexities of their situation and feel heard. Through the intake process, Support Advocates listen to what the survivor’s current needs are and offer options. A component of this first…

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Mission Moment – ECEAP

Сен 5, 2023 Комментарии к записи Mission Moment – ECEAP отключены

About ECEAP ECEAP (pronounced e-cap) stands for Early Childhood Education Assistant Program. At its core, ECEAP is free preschool for qualifying families, focusing on kindergarten readiness. YWCA Spokane’s ECEAP does more than prepare kids for school; it teaches important life skills and wraps the entire family in holistic care. “We’re…

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Mission Moment – Safe Shelter and CHOICES

Авг 1, 2023 Комментарии к записи Mission Moment – Safe Shelter and CHOICES отключены

Fostering Community at YWCA Safe Shelter It would be hard to talk about YWCA Spokane’s Safe Shelter without talking to Melanie Wilson, Shelter Resource Coordinator, who has been with the agency for over 22 years. When Melanie first started with the agency, she was providing childcare at the shelter. She…

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Mission Moment – Safe Haven

Июл 5, 2023 Комментарии к записи Mission Moment – Safe Haven отключены

About Safe Haven YWCA Spokane’s Safe Haven is an on-site classroom that gives kids a space to be kids, while their parents and caregivers access our free programs and services. Safe Haven is a free service open to youth from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Our classroom is stocked…

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Mission Moment – Mental Health Services

Май 2, 2023 Комментарии к записи Mission Moment – Mental Health Services отключены

About Our Therapy At YWCA Spokane, our Mental Health Therapy program specializes in short-term, trauma processing forms of therapy. “There are different types of therapies for different types of situations,” explains Melva Moore, Director of Mental Health Services, “But what we do best is focus on helping people process their…

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