Advocacy – YWCA Spokane

Mission Moment – DV Support Advocacy

November 1, 2023

| By Jemma Riedel-Johnson

| Tags: Advocacy, Domestic Violence, Mission Moment

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 meeting can include some domestic …

Be Ballot Ready!

October 9, 2023

| By Lara Estaris

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

| Tags: Advocacy, Civic Engagement, community, Community Engagement, Elections, impact, voting

Prepare for the General Election November 7th, 2023 Let’s come together as a community to exercise our right to vote and make our voices heard. The future is in our hands, and we have the power to shape it for the better. Remember, YOUR VOICE IS YOUR VOTE! Important Dates: Ballots Mailed | October 18-20 Deadline …

Racial Justice Challenge | Week 2 Wrap-up

September 29, 2023

| By Lara Estaris

Categories: Advocacy, Community, Education and Training, Get Involved, Impact

| Tags: Advocacy, community, equity, impact, Intersectionality, Racial & Social Justice, racial and social justice, racial justice, Racial Justice Challenge, resources, RJC, rsj, Spokane

| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | During the second week of our challenge (Days 6-9), we delved into the disparities that exist within the mental health and music …

Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation

September 28, 2023

| By Lara Estaris

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

| Tags: Advocacy, community, Cultural appreciation, Cultural appropriation, education, impact, Racial & Social Justice, racial and social justice, racial justice, resources, rsj, Spokane

| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | Cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation are terms used to describe how individuals or groups from one culture interact with elements from another …

Day 9: Music Education Access

September 28, 2023

| By Lara Estaris

Categories: Advocacy, Community, Education and Training, Get Involved, Impact

| Tags: Advocacy, community, education, equity, Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib, impact, music, music access, music education, Racial & Social Justice, racial and social justice, racial justice, Racial Justice Challenge, resources, RJC, royalties, rsj, slavery, Spokane

| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | Music is not just a form of art; it’s a powerful tool that enriches lives, fosters creativity, and stimulates cognitive development. It …