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A Conversation on domestic violence On April 5th, 2023, YWCA Spokane hosted a conversation on domestic violence with Askia Underwood, a domestic violence survivor recently featured in Uncovered: The Secrets We Hide. Watch Askia’s story here. Thriving Now is a powerful first-hand account of how domestic violence can turn someone’s…
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A Powerful Show of Support For Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Thursday, October 31st, 2019 marks the end of YWCA Spokane’s 4th annual End The Silence campaign during national Domestic Violence Action Month. We are incredibly grateful for the many ways individuals, organizations, donors, and businesses stepped up to engage…
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You Matter and Matter Absolutely Once a week, tucked in the safety of our YWCA building in downtown Spokane, Teresa, a facilitator in YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center, leads a group for women called Expressive Arts Group For Survivors where survivors of intimate partner violence use art as a tool…
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Thank you to the U.S. Bank Foundation for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC) will be able to provide job readiness to women experiencing homelessness and/or unemployment, as well as to survivors of Intimate Partner Domestic Violence…
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Thank you to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Safe Shelter! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Safe Shelter will be able to continue to provide emergency support to survivors of Intimate Partner Domestic Violence and their children. The Emergency Food…
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Thank you to the BNSF Railway Foundation for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC) will be able to provide Economic Empowerment Advocacy to Intimate Partner Violence survivors. As many survivors are economically disenfranchised by their abuser, this service…
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Thank You to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for Their Impactful Gift!
Thank you to DSHS for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Intimate Partner Domestic Violence Survivor Services! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Intimate Partner Domestic Violence Survivor Services will continue to serve survivors through comprehensive methods of prevention and response! Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (also…
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Thank you to DSHS for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Intimate Partner Domestic Violence Survivor Services! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Intimate Partner Domestic Violence Survivor Services will continue to serve survivors with new and successful therapy methods! Department of Social & Health Services’ (DSHS) gift makes a major…
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Thank you to the Wells Fargo Foundation for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center can offer more programming to more women in need. The Wells Fargo Foundation’s generosity will make a lasting impact on women and families…
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Thank you to Bank of America for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center will be able to provide more programs, classes, and availability for women experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, and/or unemployment. Bank of America’s gift makes a…
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Thank you to the Spokane County United Way for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Advocacy and Counseling Program, as well as the Women’s Opportunity Center! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Advocacy Services and Women’s Opportunity Center will be able to reach more women and families in need…
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Recently, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed a rule that would weaken protections for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking refuge in shelters or seeking housing services. This rule provides shelters and housing services with the ability to create policies that could use sex as a determinant of who can access services. From…
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Content advisory: This blog post discusses domestic violence homicide, including statistics and risk factors, in detail. If you find yourself distressed or triggered by this topic, you may wish to skip this or have a support plan ready for yourself. Our 24-hour helpline is always available if you have questions…
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Thank you to the Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County (HSSA) for your grant! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Intimate Partner Domestic Violence Support Services will be able to provide health-care navigation for clients in need of health-care and insurance; efficient response to deliver mental health services in…
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On May 17, YWCA Spokane hosted an Address Confidentiality Program Training to teach our advocates about the program and how to become certified to help survivors be safe in their homes. What is Address Confidentiality Program? The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is part of a safety plan that gives survivors…
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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…
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March eNews | May eNews So Much is Happening Around Here! This past month has been one of growth, celebration, and courageous conversations. In April, we celebrated the arrival of spring with our annual Spring Fling Champagne Brunch; remodeled our Family Justice Center’s Interview Room to provide a space of…
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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…
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*YWCA Spokane is no longer accepting nominations for the 37th Annual Women of Achievement Awards.* The deadline to submit nominations is June 28th. If you have any questions or concerns, please email woa@ywcaspokane.org or call 509-789-9305. Since 1982, YWCA Spokane has honored women who are a force for positive change…
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We are proud to share YWCA Spokane’s CEO, Regina Malveaux, joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Members of the House of Representatives at a press event on Thursday, March 7th, 2019, to introduce the bipartisan reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. This critical, long-term legislation reaffirms protections for all…
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