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Intimate Partner Violence vs. Domestic Violence

January 5, 2021

| By Olivia Moorer

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

| Tags: Advocacy, Children, Community Engagement, Domestic Violence, impact, youth advocate

Both legally and within YWCA Spokane’s operations, there is a difference between Intimate Partner Violence and Domestic Violence While they may appear to be the same thing, and certainly have much overlap, Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence are two different terms with different meanings. Domestic Violence is violence that takes place within a household …

Together we give – #GivingTuesday 2020 is December 1!

November 23, 2020

| By Liz Backstrom

Categories: Community, Donations, Fundraising, Other

| Tags: Community Engagement, Domestic Violence, Giving Tuesday, Hope For The Holidays, impact

YWCA Spokane’s work is important all year around, but right now it’s more critical than ever. As COVID cases surge, women who need to escape an abusive partner are left with fewer options to leave. Our crisis hotline, legal services and childcare center are busy as women and families seek our help. When we are …

Together we raised $32,512!

October 5, 2020

| By Erica Schreiber

Categories: Awards, Community, Donations, Events, Fundraising, Get Involved

| Tags: donate, impact, one mission, WOA, Women of Achievement

The 38th Annual Women of Achievement Awards Was A Success Because Of You! Together, with the support of valued friends and organizations, YWCA Spokane celebrated the 2020 Women of Achievement awards virtually on Thursday, October 1st, 2020 and raised $32,512! A Special Celebration We have truly amazing individuals and organizations living out YWCA’s mission of …

Meals Sold Help YWCA Raise $275,000

September 21, 2020

| By Erica Schreiber

Categories: Awards, Community, Fundraising, Get Involved

| Tags: Community Engagement, donate, impact, Women of Achievement

Your Meal Helps Heal Each Meal Sold Helps YWCA Get Closer To Achieving Their Critical Fundraising Goal! ***Meal Registration Is Now Closed, But You Can Still RSVP For Free.*** RSVP To Virtual Event | How To Access The Event A Culinary Tour Curated Just For You! YWCA 2020 Mission Partner, Kalispel Tribe of Indians and …

Starting 2020 with access to care from HSSA

February 13, 2020

| By Liz Backstrom

Categories: Awards, Community, Donations, Get Involved, Impact, Other

| Tags: Community Engagement, impact, mission impact

Thank you to the Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County (HSSA) for your grant! YWCA Spokane was awarded a generous grant for our trauma treatment and mental health program. YWCA providers have seen a growing need for this service among domestic violence survivors, and providing in-house psychological support through mental health therapy for …