photos – YWCA Spokane

First Friday Art Walk at YWCA and – Unveiling of Sculpture

December 3, 2016

| By Erica Schreiber

| 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 …

Retired Military Leader Visits YWCA’s Pre-K Program In Honor of Veterans Day

November 10, 2016

| By Erica Schreiber

Categories: Community, Education and Training, Get Involved, Success Stories

| Tags: Children, Community Engagement, Early Childhood Education, ECEAP, photos, Pre-School

Retired Military Leader Brian Newberry Visits YWCA’s Pre-K Program To Highlight the Importance of High-Quality Early Education And To Celebrate Veterans Day Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Brian Newberry, former Wing Commander at Fairchild Air Force Base, and the state directors of the nonprofit Mission: Readiness came to visit the Downtown YWCA’s preschool program to highlight the importance of high-quality …

Women of Achievement Impact Awards Luncheon – 2016

October 10, 2016

| By Erica Schreiber

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

| Tags: Awards, Community Engagement, photos, WOA, Women of Achievement

An extraordinary day of celebration and inspiration at the YWCA Spokane’s 34th annual Women of Achievement IMPACT luncheon where we honored 7 amazing women and received a surprise message from one of Spokane’s most inspirational women, Sister Madonna Buder (otherwise known as The Iron Nun). It was a beautiful gathering of 1200 YWCA Spokane friends coming …

Coming Back Together – 2016 ECEAP Team Meeting

September 6, 2016

| By Erica Schreiber

Categories: Education and Training, Other

| Tags: Children, Early Childhood Education, ECEAP, photos

This year the YWCA Spokane’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) staff gathered together for a team meeting as the summer came to a close to prepare for a new year of pre-school education for the 3 and 4 year old children that we serve from Spokane and the surrounding communities. The ECEAP team had a wonderful …

Little Black Dress – Y Women Rooftop Event – Aug 2016

August 23, 2016

| By Erica Schreiber

Categories: Community, Events, Fundraising, Get Involved

| Tags: Community Engagement, Fashion Show, gallery, LBD, Little Black Dress, Our Sister's Closet, photos, Volunteer

We had so much fun with so many amazing YWCA Spokane supporters. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2016 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 $1800 of support for YWCA Spokane’s critical …