Family Justice Center Trauma-Informed Remodel

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We Are Excited To Share With You The Newly Remodeled Family Justice Center Interview Room! From This…                                           To This! A Trauma-Informed & Welcoming Space Now, when survivors of intimate partner domestic violence meet with YWCA …

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Spring Fling 2019 – Photo Gallery

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Thank you to all who attended spring fling 2019! We are so grateful to all who came to YWCA Spokane’s Spring Fling fundraiser and champagne brunch held on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at Anthony’s At The Falls. Together, we raised $38,434 to support vital programs and services for women, children, and families impacted by domestic violence, …

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Spokane Fire Department Discovers Antique YWCA Silver

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Thank you to the City Spokane Fire Department for rescuing two antique safes found at YWCA Spokane’s old facility, prior to the building being demolished. Our appreciation also goes out to the current building owner, Larry Stone, for asking the Fire Department to return these pieces of YWCA’s 116-year history back to our agency. Several …

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Domestic Violence & Firearms Summit Recap

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  “Domestic violence is the single greatest predictor of future violent crime” –David Martin, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office   On Tuesday, June 19, 2018 YWCA Spokane CEO Regina Malveaux provided opening remarks at the Domestic Violence and Firearms Summit hosted by the Alliance for Gun Responsibility and the Seattle based Regional Domestic Violence Firearms …

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Looking Back on Transformations Camp 2018

| By Naomi Teeter
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   “I learned from Transformations Camp that nobody can stop your passion.” – Maria (14-year-old camp participant). Last week (July 25-29th), YWCA Spokane hosted its annual Transformations Camp! This is a week-long empowerment experience designed for young women of color, ages 11-15 who can gather in a safe environment to build confidence, identify their own …

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