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| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | In Days 3 and 4 of the Racial Justice Challenge, we discussed systemic barriers that communities of…
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Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series Each month, our Equity Coordinator sits down with an organization or individual in our community to spotlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. 22 min. read/50 min. listen August Spotlight Olivia Evans, The Root Experience…
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>1 min. read At YWCA Spokane, we looked for additional ways to celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ communities in the week leading up to this year’s Pride Parade and Festival. From using chalk on our sidewalks, to rock painting and designing posters, we made space for both our staff and community members…
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1 min. read The Human Rights Campaign declared their first ever state of emergency last week for LGBTQIA2S+ Americans following an “unprecedented and dangerous spike” in anti-LGBTQ legislation. To show up as your truest self and live in joy is an act of resistance in itself. Everyone involved in Spokane’s…
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In 2017, a Department of Justice Statistics special report found that over half of hate crimes during 2011-2015 were not reported to police. Additionally, law enforcement agencies are not mandated to report hate crimes federally, so the statistics do not fully represent the actual number of hate crime occurrences. The…
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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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YWCA Spokane’s Legal Advocacy Manager, Amy, shares an important announcement affecting survivors of intimate partner violence. Governor Inslee has ordered the release of some inmates throughout the Washington State prison system. These offenders are being released in order to allow for physical distancing to reduce the risk and spread of…
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Continued YWCA Services Available for Survivors During COVID-19 During this pandemic, our services are still available, and our staff are passionate about supporting our community. We know that the stress of all of the unknowns in the current situation we are all facing, the financial hardships that have come up…
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Wide-Ranging Impacts Felt by our Community The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, began to affect humans in November 2019. The first case in the United States was confirmed in January 2020. Governor Inslee announced the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order” on Monday, March 23rd, 2020, and before then, many businesses in Spokane…
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Social distancing is required to keep ourselves and our communities safe but may create or exacerbate challenges mentally and emotionally. Many of us are following recommendations for social isolation and self-quarantine in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While this is a great choice for our communities at large,…
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On Thursday, October 24th, 2019, representatives from YWCA Spokane had the opportunity to meet with members of the Spokane City Council to discuss our longtime partnership with the City, the current overwhelming issue of family violence and trauma within Spokane, and YWCA Spokane’s vital programs and services. “It is absolutely…
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Congratulations to Morgan Colburn, LICSW! YWCA Spokane’s Director, Morgan Colburn, was awarded Lutheran Community Services NW Victim Service Specialist Award At Their Partners In Justice 2019 Awards Event. This June at Lutheran Community Services Northwest’s annual Partners In Justice Awards ceremony held at Barrister Winery, Morgan Colburn, Director of Counseling,…
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