YWCA Spokane Board of Directors’ Statement on Racial Justice

| By Erica Schreiber
Categories: Advocacy, Community, Get Involved
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YWCA Spokane Board of Directors’ Statement on Racial Justice Eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all is the Mission of the YWCA.  As we witness the suffering in our community and our nation, we at the YWCA Spokane continue to turn to our Mission for guidance.  While most are …

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Offender Release Notice Due To COVID-19

| By Erica Schreiber
Categories: Advocacy, Community, Education and Training, Other
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YWCA Spokane’s Legal Advocacy Manager, Amy, shares an important announcement affecting survivors of intimate partner violence. Governor Inslee has ordered the release of some inmates throughout the Washington State prison system. These offenders are being released in order to allow for physical distancing to reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19. Offenders being released under …

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Legal Services Available During COVID-19

| By Mia Morton
Categories: Advocacy, Impact, Spokane Resources
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Continued YWCA Services Available for Survivors During COVID-19 During this pandemic, our services are still available, and our staff are passionate about supporting our community. We know that the stress of all of the unknowns in the current situation we are all facing, the financial hardships that have come up for many folks, and newly …

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Thank You to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for Their Incredible Support!

| By Drew Swanson
Categories: Advocacy, Awards, Community, Donations, Impact, Other
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Thank you to DSHS for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Women to Work Program! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Women to Work program will continue to provide women with an Essentials Training Program for WorkFirst participants, including a family violence component. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has granted our services …

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Thank You to Umpqua Bank for Your Major Contribution!

| By Drew Swanson
Categories: Advocacy, Awards, Community, Donations, Impact
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Thank you to Umpqua Bank for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center can offer more programming to more women in need. Umpqua Bank‘s generosity will make a lasting impact on women and families experiencing unemployment, homelessness, and domestic violence. Their commitment to …

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