Our Sister’s Closet

Mission Moment – Our Sister’s Closet Volunteers

Jan 2, 2024 Comments Off on Mission Moment – Our Sister’s Closet Volunteers

About Our Sister’s Closet Our Sister’s Closet (OSC) is a free boutique of women’s clothing and necessities. It is available to anyone in the community who could benefit from this resource regardless of gender; clients do not have to prove income level or identify as survivors of intimate partner violence…

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Mission Moment – Our Sister’s Closet

Jan 9, 2023 Comments Off on Mission Moment – Our Sister’s Closet

Purpose Our Sister’s Closet (OSC) is YWCA Spokane’s free boutique of women’s clothing that is available to anyone in the community who expresses a need. All of the clothing and necessities are generously donated to YWCA by the community. Impact For some of our clients, shopping the closet is the…

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November 2022 Coat Drive

Nov 4, 2022 Comments Off on November 2022 Coat Drive

Our Sister’s Closet (OSC) Is Seeking Winter Coats This November YWCA Spokane is having a Coat Drive this November to meet the needs of women in our community. Bring your new or gently used coats of all sizes to 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, weekdays from 10AM-3PM during the month…

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November 2021 Coat Drive

Nov 2, 2021 Comments Off on November 2021 Coat Drive

Our Sister’s Closet (OSC) Is Seeking Winter Coats This November YWCA Spokane is having a Coat Drive this November to meet the needs of women in our community. Bring your new or gently used coats of all sizes to 930 N Monroe weekdays from 10AM-3PM during the month of November.…

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July 2021: Bra Drive

Jul 13, 2021 Comments Off on July 2021: Bra Drive

This July and August, YWCA Spokane is asking the Spokane community to empower women with donations of new bras to Our Sister’s Closet. Empowerment and wellbeing are at the core of Our Sister’s Closet services and offering brand new undergarments to individuals experiencing homelessness, family violence or other challenging life…

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Help us Get a Leg Up in Spring 2021, Donate Leggings to Our Sister’s Closet

Apr 8, 2021 Comments Off on Help us Get a Leg Up in Spring 2021, Donate Leggings to Our Sister’s Closet

During the pandemic, we have had to scale back our ability to accept donations from the community. However, to help meet specific needs expressed by clients Our Sister’s Closet will be engaging in necessity drives at certain times throughout the year. The first is a legging drive this March and…

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Thank You to Nordstrom For Your Tremendous Generosity!

Aug 15, 2019 Comments Off on Thank You to Nordstrom For Your Tremendous Generosity!

Thank you to Nordstrom for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Our Sister’s Closet! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Our Sister’s Closet will continue to make women experiencing homelessness, unemployment, or intimate partner domestic violence look and feel incredible! Nordstrom’s gift makes a major impact in the lives…

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Donate Deodorant and Shaving Items & Help Us Stay Cool

Aug 4, 2019 Comments Off on Donate Deodorant and Shaving Items & Help Us Stay Cool

Make an impact this week by donating to YWCA Spokane! Our Sister’s Closet is in need of deodorant and shaving items to stay cool as the days heat up! Providing new and unused hygiene items creates a huge impact on our sisters utilizing our services. Please consider donating as part…

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Donate Hygiene Items & Create an Impact

May 26, 2019 Comments Off on Donate Hygiene Items & Create an Impact

Make an impact this week by donating to YWCA Spokane! Our Sister’s Closet is in need of deodorant & toothcare supplies to help survivors live healthy, fresh lives as the weather heats up. Providing hygiene items to our agency makes a huge impact on the health of those we serve.…

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Donate Hygiene Items & Make a Difference

Apr 28, 2019 Comments Off on Donate Hygiene Items & Make a Difference

Make an impact this week by donating to YWCA Spokane! Our Domestic Violence Safe Shelter is in need of home cleaning and hygiene supplies to help survivors live healthy, clean, and safe lives. Providing cleaning and hygiene supplies to our agency makes a huge impact on the health and safety…

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Donate Clothes & Make an Impact

Apr 21, 2019 Comments Off on Donate Clothes & Make an Impact

Make an impact this week by donating to YWCA Spokane! As Our Sister’s Closet consistently gives clothing to women and families escaping domestic violence or preparing for a new job, providing jeans to our agency makes a huge impact on those we serve. Please consider donating as part of our…

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FAQs on Donating to Our Sister’s Closet

Mar 28, 2019 Comments Off on FAQs on Donating to Our Sister’s Closet

Thank you for your interest in donating to Our Sister’s Closet! Your clothing donation makes the women we serve feel confident, positive, and ready to take on the world. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us serve women in Spokane! If you’re unsure on where, how,…

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Client Testimony – Angelic

Feb 20, 2019 Comments Off on Client Testimony – Angelic

Thank you to Angelic for sharing your story with us! We are so thankful to Angelic for sharing her experience as a YWCA Spokane client with us. The following shares, in Angelic’s own words, how she came to YWCA Spokane and how her life has changed since she began participating…

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Y Women Rooftop Soiree 2017 – Photo Gallery

Aug 18, 2017 Comments Off on Y Women Rooftop Soiree 2017 – Photo Gallery

Last night we were delighted to share the evening with a wonderful group of YWCA friends who joined together in support of Our Sister’s Closet at our annual Y Women Rooftop Soiree. This annual, August event entertained attendees with a beautiful fashion show,  showcasing outfits and accessories donated to Our Sister’s…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Kendall DeRemer

Aug 6, 2017 Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight – Kendall DeRemer

Kendall DeRemer is a 24-year-old student who volunteers with Our Sister’s Closet (OSC) at YWCA Spokane! She works as a personal stylist, facilitating appointments for women seeking clothing. We wanted to know why she decided to volunteer her time and presence with us and asked her a few questions–answers have been…

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Y Women – Wine Tasting With Purpose – Dec 2016

Dec 2, 2016 Comments Off on Y Women – Wine Tasting With Purpose – Dec 2016

We have a wonderful turn our of amazing women at our Y Women Wine Tasting event.  Each event is a unique gathering of women who care deeply about their community. We offer opportunities to network with like-minded individuals and spread awareness about the programs and services provided at YWCA Spokane. Donations…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Margaret Lang

Nov 23, 2016 Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight – Margaret Lang

Margaret Lang, a YWCA Spokane Volunteer, is a bright, enthusiastic presence in the room, undoubtedly an asset to the volunteer staff here at the YWCA. Her punctuality and acclaim amongst the staff, as well as favor from clients proves what a valuable asset she is to the facility. Margaret Lang,…

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Open Store Event – Our Sister’s Closet Free Clothing Boutique

Sep 22, 2016 Comments Off on Open Store Event – Our Sister’s Closet Free Clothing Boutique

Each quarter, the YWCA Spokane’s free clothing boutique for women – Our Sister’s Closet, offers an Open Store Event for the public. Our next open store event is Monday, September 26th from 1-3pm at the YWCA Spokane, 930 N Monroe Street. Print Flyer Normally access to Our Sister’s Closet requires…

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Day of Giving – Project Beauty Share

Sep 8, 2016 Comments Off on Day of Giving – Project Beauty Share

After receiving the largest donation in Project Beauty Share‘s history, the organization will be distributing hair care products (such as shampoo and conditioner) to its partner agencies on Project Beauty Share’s Day of Giving, September 7. The organization has dreamed about this day upon learning they were the recipients of…

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Y Women – Little Black Dress Rooftop Event – Aug 2016

Aug 23, 2016 Comments Off on Y Women – Little Black Dress Rooftop Event – Aug 2016

We had so much fun with so many amazing YWCA Spokane supporters. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2016 Y Women, Little Black Dress Rooftop Celebration on the YWCA Spokane’s beautiful rooftop patio on Thursday August 18th. Together over 60 amazing women came together to raise over…

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