Women’s Opportunity Center

The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – this Nov with Sharma Shields

May 2, 2025 Comments Off on The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – this Nov with Sharma Shields

A writing workshop series for survivors of domestic violence happening once a month on a Wednesday from April through October. This month with Sharma Shields.

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The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – this Oct with Jenny Davis

May 2, 2025 Comments Off on The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – this Oct with Jenny Davis

A writing workshop series for survivors of domestic violence happening once a month on a Wednesday from April through October. this month with Jenny Davis.

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The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – This Sept with Janelle Cordero

May 2, 2025 Comments Off on The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – This Sept with Janelle Cordero

A writing workshop series for survivors of domestic violence happening once a month on a Wednesday from April through October. This month with Janelle Cordero.

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The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – This July with Tara Karr Roberts

May 2, 2025 Comments Off on The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – This July with Tara Karr Roberts

A writing workshop series for survivors of domestic violence happening once a month on a Wednesday from April through October. This month with Tara Karr Roberts.

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The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – This June with Kris Dinnison

May 2, 2025 Comments Off on The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – This June with Kris Dinnison

The Thread is a writing workshop series for survivors of domestic violence happening once a month on Wednesdays from April through October. This month with Kris Dinnison.

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The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – This May with Laura Read

May 2, 2025 Comments Off on The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – This May with Laura Read

A writing workshop series for survivors of domestic violence happening once a month on a Wednesday from April through October. This month with Laura Read.

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The Thread – A Writing Workshop for Survivors

Mar 12, 2025 Comments Off on The Thread – A Writing Workshop for Survivors

The Thread is a writing workshop series for survivors happening once a month on a Wednesday from April through October in the Women’s Opportunity Center.

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Mission Moment – WOC Classes

Jun 4, 2024 Comments Off on Mission Moment – WOC Classes

About The Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC) offers a safe, supportive, and confidential environment for survivors of trauma so they can rest, recover, and rebuild. These learning opportunities are designed to foster healing after trauma while nurturing a supportive community. All of these groups and classes are provided at absolutely no…

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Mission Moment – Our Sister’s Closet Volunteers

Jan 2, 2024 Comments Off on Mission Moment – Our Sister’s Closet Volunteers

About Our Sister’s Closet Our Sister’s Closet (OSC) is a free boutique of women’s clothing and necessities. It is available to anyone in the community who could benefit from this resource regardless of gender; clients do not have to prove income level or identify as survivors of intimate partner violence…

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Mission Moment – Women’s Opportunity Center

Mar 1, 2023 Comments Off on Mission Moment – Women’s Opportunity Center

PURPOSE YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC) offers a safe space for survivors of domestic violence to recover from trauma, explore economic growth, and build stability into their lives. WOC offers holistic, restorative services for those impacted by trauma. These groups and classes are aimed at supporting healing, wellness and…

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Raise Your Voice, Share Your STORY

Dec 14, 2020 Comments Off on Raise Your Voice, Share Your STORY

Written by Teresa Dixon, Women’s Opportunity Center Services Manager For many individuals who have experienced intimate partner domestic violence (IPDV) the longing to share their stories can be a powerful influence in the move toward reclaiming their lives. It is a way to make sense of senseless experiences while also…

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YWCA Offers Women Job Search Support & Mentorship

Jan 17, 2020 Comments Off on YWCA Offers Women Job Search Support & Mentorship

When asked how much community members know about YWCA Spokane free programs, most share their awareness of our wrap-around services for domestic violence victims/survivors, including our safe shelter. What many in Spokane are still unfamiliar with is the array of services we offer that focus on women’s economic empowerment, which…

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Thank you to Washington State DSHS BFET Program for their Inspirational Gift!

Dec 12, 2019 Comments Off on Thank you to Washington State DSHS BFET Program for their Inspirational Gift!

Thank you to Washington State DSHS BFET Program 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. Washington State DSHS Basic…

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Thank You to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for Their Incredible Support!

Nov 28, 2019 Comments Off on Thank You to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for Their Incredible Support!

Thank you to DSHS for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Women to Work Program! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Women to Work program will continue to provide women with an Essentials Training Program for WorkFirst participants, including a family violence component. The Department of Social and Health…

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Thank You to Umpqua Bank for Your Major Contribution!

Nov 21, 2019 Comments Off on Thank You to Umpqua Bank for Your Major Contribution!

Thank you to Umpqua Bank 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. Umpqua Bank‘s generosity will make a lasting impact on women and families experiencing unemployment, homelessness, and…

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Expressive Arts For Survivors 2019

Oct 31, 2019 Comments Off on Expressive Arts For Survivors 2019

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 U.S. Bank for Your Incredible Contribution!

Oct 24, 2019 Comments Off on Thank You to U.S. Bank for Your Incredible Contribution!

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 BNSF Foundation for Empowering Women with Your Gift!

Oct 3, 2019 Comments Off on Thank You to the BNSF Foundation for Empowering Women with Your Gift!

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 Bank of America for their Inspirational Gift!

Jul 11, 2019 Comments Off on Thank you to Bank of America for their Inspirational Gift!

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 Banner Bank for Your Fantastic Contribution!

Jul 4, 2019 Comments Off on Thank You to Banner Bank for Your Fantastic Contribution!

Thank you to Banner Bank 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 expand its reach to meet more women where they are at. Banner Bank’s gift to assist in programming, as well as…

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