Community Engagement
On February 27, as part of our Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) campaign, we held another Pathways Forward discussion to educate our community on the impact of teen dating violence and the unique needs of youth survivors. This conversation was moderated by Chloe Bolz (YWCA Prevention Specialist) and featured Maribel…
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness about the realities of teen dating violence and empowering our community to take action. With 1 in 3 teens experiencing dating violence and the majority never telling anyone, it’s clear that awareness and support are critical.…
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Each month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.
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YWCA Spokane staff joined thousands of community members in rallying and marching at the Martin Luther King Jr. event on January 20th at the Spokane Convention Center. The MLK Center organized their annual rally, march, and resource fair to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and promote…
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YWCA Spokane staff joined hundreds of community members in rallying for bodily autonomy on January 18th at the Women’s Rally in Riverfront Park. YWCA supports equal access to healthcare, abortion, and birth control for all including the trans and LGBTQIA2S+ community as part of our mission of eliminating racism and…
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In December, YWCA partnered with the college and career center at Shadle Park High School to bring three interactive lunch time lessons focused on the social and emotional skills required for post-secondary success. What is Healthy Roots? Healthy Roots is a free educational series facilitated with high school students to…
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Join YWCA Spokane and community advocates for a roundtable discussion on supporting youth during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) this February.
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Monday, December 16, marked the final session of YWCA Spokane’s Healthy Roots series at On Track Academy (OTA) for the autumn term. This impactful program provided valuable lessons on relationship dynamics, self-care, and empowerment to high school students in a supportive and interactive environment. What is Healthy Roots? Healthy…
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Our Community Engagement Department celebrates another impactful year! Since this department’s founding in 2022, it has been our goal to create positive change by fostering community awareness, advocating for racial justice, and preventing intimate partner violence. We are excited to share with you the results of work achieved in 2024…
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Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series Each month, YWCA Spokane’s Equity Coordinator spotlights an organization or individual in our community that is aligned with our mission so we can highlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. 35 min. watch time January…
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A New Department Focused on Impact Founded in 2022, YWCA Spokane’s Community Engagement Department was created to help promote community collaboration and action that furthers the mission of the agency. After a year of growing and learning, the department is proud to share how their work has helped prevent future…
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About Community Engagement At YWCA Spokane, we may be best known for providing crisis support to survivors of intimate partner domestic violence (IPDV). While these types of services are a percentage of what we do, we offer the community much more. A key aspect of our community outreach is training…
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Transformations Camp – July 2023 This past July, we held our first Transformations Camp of the summer and it was a beautiful success! This week-long empowerment camp is tailored for young women of color ages 11 to 16. Throughout the camp, participants forged strong connections, nurtured self-acceptance, explored the true…
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In our journey towards a more inclusive and equitable society, it is vital that we recognize and celebrate the diverse identities and experiences of all individuals. Disability Pride Month is celebrated each year in July. It is a movement that plays a crucial role in fostering empowerment, challenging societal biases,…
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>1 min. read At YWCA Spokane, we looked for additional ways to celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ communities in the week leading up to this year’s Pride Parade and Festival. From using chalk on our sidewalks, to rock painting and designing posters, we made space for both our staff and community members…
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LOCAL EXPERTS JOIN YWCA SPOKANE TO DISCUSS PREVENTION EFFORTS FOR YOUTH During Teen Domestic Violence Awareness Month, YWCA Spokane was joined by Citlalli Briseño, Program Supervisor for Mujeres in Action, and Kami LaMoreaux, Violence Prevention Coordinator for Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition, to speak about their work with young people.…
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Join us in celebrating the success of our recent Transformations Self-Care Celebration event! Last year was a milestone year for one of our youth programs called Transformations. After a two year pause due to the pandemic, we were able to bring back our summer empowerment camp called Transformations Camp through…
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This Domestic Violence Action Month was an absolute success! Over 400 community members connected with YWCA Spokane through training, outreach, and events this October. Together, we raised awareness and took action towards change in our community. See a recap of our DVAM activities below! Impact View this post on Instagram A…
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Local experts join ywca spokane to discuss impacts to domestic violence survivors of current legislative changes (>1 minute read) During this year’s Week Without Violence, YWCA Spokane was joined by Sarah Dixit, Public Affair Manager of Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington & North Idaho, and Gonzaga Law Professor…
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We would like to take this opportunity to spotlight Rachel & wish her well! In December of 2020, we welcomed Rachel Dannen to our team as our new Racial & Social Justice Intern, a position created to help further the work of our agency’s Racial & Social Justice (RSJ) Committee.…
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