Women’s Opportunity Center

Thank You to Spokane County United Way for your Tremendous Support!

Jun 20, 2019 Comments Off on Thank You to Spokane County United Way for your Tremendous Support!

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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Donate Food & Make A Difference

Apr 7, 2019 Comments Off on Donate Food & Make A Difference

Make an impact this week by donating to YWCA Spokane! As our Domestic Violence Safe Shelter consistently feeds women and families escaping domestic violence, providing food to our agency makes a huge impact on those we serve. Please consider donating as part of our SundayImpact campaign this week! Help Us…

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FAQs on Donating to Our Sister’s Closet

Mar 28, 2019 Comments Off on FAQs on Donating to Our Sister’s Closet

Thank you for your interest in donating to Our Sister’s Closet! Your clothing donation makes the women we serve feel confident, positive, and ready to take on the world. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us serve women in Spokane! If you’re unsure on where, how,…

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Client Testimony – Angelic

Feb 20, 2019 Comments Off on Client Testimony – Angelic

Thank you to Angelic for sharing your story with us! We are so thankful to Angelic for sharing her experience as a YWCA Spokane client with us. The following shares, in Angelic’s own words, how she came to YWCA Spokane and how her life has changed since she began participating…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Kendall DeRemer

Aug 6, 2017 Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight – Kendall DeRemer

Kendall DeRemer is a 24-year-old student who volunteers with Our Sister’s Closet (OSC) at YWCA Spokane! She works as a personal stylist, facilitating appointments for women seeking clothing. We wanted to know why she decided to volunteer her time and presence with us and asked her a few questions–answers have been…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Brandi with Starbucks

Jan 12, 2017 Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight – Brandi with Starbucks

YWCA Spokane would like to start the new year off by expressing our gratitude to one of our cherished volunteers, Brandi Kirk with Starbucks. As a part of Starbucks’s Pacific Northwest Women’s Development Network, Brandi has been able to consistently volunteer her time and services at the YWCA since late 2014. Brandi…

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Connie Is Feeling Confident, Polished, and Ready for Employment Success

Sep 17, 2016 Comments Off on Connie Is Feeling Confident, Polished, and Ready for Employment Success

We are celebrating Connie today, YWCA’s Women to Work program participant! Through a resource partnership with Super Cuts, Connie was able to receive a professional hair cut that has boosted her confidence and helped her feel prepared for the job search. “I just wanted to express my gratitude and thank you…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Yvonne Newman

Sep 3, 2016 Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight – Yvonne Newman

We would like to brag about one of our valued volunteers, Yvonne Newman, who has graciously donated her time and her resources to the YWCA Spokane. Yvonne works for the N. Division Costco and has represented her company as a guest speaker at two of our Job Club sessions. Job Club…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Williams

Aug 2, 2016 Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Williams

When we think about what it means to have the spirit of a volunteer, Ann comes to mind. We would like to recognize Ann Williams, a YWCA Spokane Volunteer who joined our team this year while she also completes her practicum program. Ann has been a tremendous help in the Women’s Opportunity Center…

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Joanna’s Experience In the Women To Work Program

Jun 7, 2016 Comments Off on Joanna’s Experience In the Women To Work Program

This letter is to thank the Women to Work program for their constant support, information, and positive light. As I struggle with age, PTSD, (with a side dish of anxiety), and trying to stay steadily employed; you have made a calm place for me. Your space at the YWCA has…

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Becky’s Story

Dec 24, 2015 Comments Off on Becky’s Story

Becky never thought she would spend almost three years in prison. She had a great family and a typical childhood, but the events that occurred after that were not typical—not for Becky at least. “I took a wrong turn and made some really bad choices, and I ended up in…

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