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PRIDE 2021

Jun 4, 2021 Comments Off on PRIDE 2021

Happy Pride 2021! June is Pride Month, a time when we celebrate, honor, and reflect on the history of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride celebrations are held in June to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising that began on June 28, 1969 in New York City and served as a catalyst for the…

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YWCA to partner with local agency MiA – Mujeres in Action

Sep 9, 2020 Comments Off on YWCA to partner with local agency MiA – Mujeres in Action

YWCA is excited to announce a new partnership with local agency MiA – Mujeres in Action.  Mujeres in Action provides domestic violence advocacy and support to survivors in Spokane’s LatinX community. Through a partnership with the YWCA and using funds supported by DSHS, YWCA and MiA will provide bilingual advocacy…

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About Pride

Jun 21, 2019 Comments Off on About Pride

As our Spokane community, and communities across the globe, celebrate June as Pride month, many of us may know what Pride is, but not why we celebrate it. Pride is often a source of kinship, community, and fun activities including marches and festivals. However, Pride was not always full of…

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2019 Pride Parade and Rainbow Festival

Jun 13, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 Pride Parade and Rainbow Festival

YWCA Spokane is proud to serve all people! Thank you so much to all who joined YWCA Spokane at the 2019 Pride Parade and Rainbow Festival! Seeing everyone in rainbow colors, marching to show their support for everyone to love who they choose, and stopping by our info-booth at the…

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Gina Lanza Named 2016 Sir Lancelot Award Honoree

Jul 5, 2016 Comments Off on Gina Lanza Named 2016 Sir Lancelot Award Honoree

GINA’S SUPPORT HELPED TO RAISE $75,000 OVER A 9 YEAR PERIOD During the 10th annual An Evening In Tuscany benefit for the YWCA Spokane on July 8th, 2016, the annual Sir Lancelot award will be given to long-time YWCA Spokane supporter, Gina Lanza. ABOUT THE SIR LANCELOT AWARD Starting in…

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How Can Your Faith Community Respond to Violence in Our Community?

Jul 1, 2016 Comments Off on How Can Your Faith Community Respond to Violence in Our Community?

Faith Partners is a collaborative effort from the YWCA Spokane, Women’s Healing and Empowerment Network, Create Your Statement, and Abuse Recovery Ministry and Services. The goal is to provide education, resources and support for faith communities so they can facilitate advocacy, sanctuary and healing for people affected by domestic violence. The Faith Partners…

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