Mission Moment – Women’s Opportunity Center

| By Jemma Riedel-Johnson
Categories: Community, Impact
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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 increasing resiliency while also fostering …

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Raise Your Voice, Share Your STORY

| By Jemma Riedel-Johnson
Categories: Community, Grants, Impact
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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 feeling they are contributing to …

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YWCA Offers Women Job Search Support & Mentorship

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Categories: Education and Training, Other
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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 are provided through our Women’s …

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

| By Drew Swanson
Categories: Advocacy, Awards, Community, Donations, Get Involved, Impact
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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 Food Employment and Training Program …

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Thank You to Umpqua Bank for Your Major Contribution!

| By Drew Swanson
Categories: Advocacy, Awards, Community, Donations, Impact
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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 domestic violence. Their commitment to …

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