Domestic Violence – YWCA Spokane

Capitol Hill Day: Federal Funding to Support Our Communities

June 14, 2017

| By Kayla Newton

Categories: Advocacy, Community, Donations, Events, Fundraising, Get Involved, Impact, Other, Spokane Resources

| Tags: Capitol Hill Day, Children, Community Engagement, Domestic Violence, Early Childhood Education, federal budget, job readiness, Pre-School, Spokane, WA, Y Women

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. Federal funding and funding from community sponsors and donors help YWCA focus on programs that address specific areas of interest such as gender-based violence, child care, housing and community services, education, health care, civil rights, and …

Shelter Landscape Remodel

June 1, 2017

| By Erica Schreiber

Categories: Community, Get Involved, Other

| Tags: Community Engagement, Domestic Violence, donate, remodel, shelter

This spring YWCA Spokane finally launched into the much-needed landscape remodeling project at our domestic violence safe shelter location due to the initial grant contribution provided by the Frank M Gertrude R Doyle Foundation. In addition to an amazing contribution by the above foundation, we were able to partner with over 20 local businesses who invested …

Nevertheless She Persisted

May 24, 2017

| By Erica Schreiber

Categories: Community, Donations, Get Involved, Impact

| Tags: Community Engagement, Domestic Violence, donate, Survivor, Y Woman, Y Women

YWCA Spokane thrives because of the giving nature of community members looking to make a difference. Meet Natalie Bancroft, a Spokane photographer who owns Natalie Bee Photography, and provides physical and emotional support as a Doula. Usually, her lens is pointed toward expecting mothers or newborn, wrinkly-faced babies, but recently Natalie set aside her camera …

First Friday Art Walk at YWCA and – Unveiling of Sculpture

December 3, 2016

| By Erica Schreiber

Categories: Community, Events

| Tags: Art Walk, Domestic Violence, First Friday, photos

We had a wonderful turn out for the unveiling of a sculpture dedicated to domestic violence survivors. In addition, over 25 beautiful works of art from local artist were displayed, all with a focus on celebrating components of a women’s journey. Sincere thank you to all who were able to join us and to the …

Celebrating Women and Domestic Violence Survivors

November 8, 2016

| By Erica Schreiber

Categories: Community, Donations, Events, Other

| Tags: Art Walk, Domestic Violence, First Friday, gallery

Join us For A Sculpture Unveiling and Art Walk Celebrating Women and Domestic Violence Survivors During First Friday art walk on December 2nd, 2016, from 5:00pm – 7:30pm, at 930 N Monroe Street, YWCA Spokane will unveil a sculpture dedicated to survivors of domestic violence. Additional works of art by local artists will be displayed …