Pre-School – YWCA Spokane

Thank you to the Johnston-Hanson Foundation for Their Incredible Gift!

September 19, 2019

| By Olivia Moorer

Categories: Advocacy, Community, Donations, Fundraising, Get Involved, Impact, Spokane Resources

| Tags: Advocacy, Awards, Children, Community Engagement, Domestic Violence, donate, impact, Pre-School

Thank you to the Johnston-Hanson Foundation for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Drop-In Childcare! Of the moms who utilize our Drop-In Childcare services, approximately 90% make less than 30% of Spokane’s median family income. Approximately three-quarters are unemployed and about half are homeless. In addition, approximately 80% of children have been exposed to domestic violence and …

YWCA Spokane eNews – May

May 13, 2019

| By Olivia Moorer

Categories: Advocacy, Awards, Community, Donations, Education and Training, Events, Fundraising, Get Involved, Impact

| Tags: Advocacy, An Evening In Tuscany, Awards, Children, Community Engagement, Domestic Violence, donate, employment, enews, impact, Impact Luncheon, newsletter, Pre-School, shelter, Shelter Needs, WOA, Women of Achievement

March eNews | April eNews Your Incredible Community Impact The past few weeks have been ones of great impact. Our community continues to show they are committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Recently, YWCA Spokane hosted our annual Stand Against Racism; a week before the event, …

Thank you to Numerica Credit Union for Supporting our Drop-In Childcare!

May 8, 2019

| By Olivia Moorer

Categories: Advocacy, Awards, Community, Donations, Fundraising, Get Involved, Impact

| Tags: Advocacy, childcare, Children, Community Engagement, donate, drop-in, Early Childhood Education, impact, numerica, Pre-School, Survivor

Thank you to Numerica Credit Union for your grant to benefit our Drop-In Childcare Services! Because of their amazing support, in 2018, YWCA Spokane’s Drop-In Childcare was able to serve 230 moms and 336 children during their time accessing services. We were able to serve 6 to 12-year-olds throughout the year, providing a safe space …

Capitol Hill Day: Federal Funding to Support Our Communities

June 14, 2017

| By Kayla Newton

Categories: Advocacy, Community, Donations, Events, Fundraising, Get Involved, Impact, Other, Spokane Resources

| Tags: Capitol Hill Day, Children, Community Engagement, Domestic Violence, Early Childhood Education, federal budget, job readiness, Pre-School, Spokane, WA, Y Women

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. Federal funding and funding from community sponsors and donors help YWCA focus on programs that address specific areas of interest such as gender-based violence, child care, housing and community services, education, health care, civil rights, and …

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 …