Y Women – YWCA Spokane

YWCA Announces 2019 Women of Achievement Award Honorees

August 19, 2019

| By Erica Schreiber

| Tags: Awards, honorees, Impact Luncheon, WOA, Women of Achievement, Y Women

Congratulations To Our 2019 Award Honorees! YWCA Spokane is proud to announce its 2019 Women of Achievement Award Honorees. These 10 women will be honored at the 2019 Women of Achievement awards luncheon, held at the Spokane Convention Center, Friday, October 11, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “This year’s honorees are truly astounding,” …

Olivia’s Parting Thoughts

June 25, 2019

| By Olivia Moorer

Categories: Community, Get Involved, Impact

| Tags: Advocacy, Community Engagement, Domestic Violence, impact, Y Women

I’d like to formally introduce myself: My name is Olivia Moorer; I have worked at YWCA Spokane for a year as the Communications Assistant in the Development Department. If you follow us on Facebook, read our blogs, or participate in our donor campaigns, then you are familiar with my work. I came to YWCA Spokane …

Looking Back at 2018 YWCA USA Leadership & Capacity Building Institute

June 28, 2018

| By Naomi Teeter

Categories: Advocacy, Community, Education and Training, Events, Impact

| Tags: Advocacy, Community Engagement, photos, Y Women

“The energy of our YWCA leaders can be felt in the air here at the conference hotel,” YWCA Spokane CEO, Regina Malveau remarked upon her first day at this year’s YWCA USA Leadership & Capacity Building Institute (LCBI) event that took place between June 6th– June 9th in San Antonio, Texas in celebration of YWCA …

Y Women Rooftop Soiree 2017 – Photo Gallery

August 18, 2017

| By Erica Schreiber

Categories: Community, Donations, Events, Fundraising, Get Involved, Other, Success Stories

| Tags: LBD, Little Black Dress, Our Sister's Closet, Y Women

Last night we were delighted to share the evening with a wonderful group of YWCA friends who joined together in support of Our Sister’s Closet at our annual Y Women Rooftop Soiree. This annual, August event entertained attendees with a beautiful fashion show, showcasing outfits and accessories donated to Our Sister’s Closet. We are so thankful …

Capitol Hill Day: Federal Funding to Support Our Communities

June 14, 2017

| By Kayla Newton

Categories: Advocacy, Community, Donations, Events, Fundraising, Get Involved, Impact, Other, Spokane Resources

| Tags: Capitol Hill Day, Children, Community Engagement, Domestic Violence, Early Childhood Education, federal budget, job readiness, Pre-School, Spokane, WA, Y Women

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. Federal funding and funding from community sponsors and donors help YWCA focus on programs that address specific areas of interest such as gender-based violence, child care, housing and community services, education, health care, civil rights, and …