Youth Advocate
YWCA Spokane’s Prevention Team is dedicated to ending Intimate Partner Domestic Violence before it ever begins. As a part of our prevention work, YWCA Spokane reaches out to young women and young men in the community with the goal to promote and educate about healthy relationships and to spread awareness…
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Good health during early childhood is necessary for children to grow into well-developed adults. Health habits set during childhood are often indicators of the lifestyle these children will grow into. During these key years of development, if children do not receive the correct nutrition, immunization, or physical care, they can…
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Thank you to all who participated in Transformations Camp 2019! This past week has been one of empowerment, celebration, and leadership for young women of color in our community. We are so grateful to all these young women for joining our program- and we are so proud of them…
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Last year, YWCA Spokane received a grant through the Hagan Foundation. This grant supported YWCA Spokane’s ability to hold healthy relationship groups in local high schools through our Prevention Team. At Rogers High School, YWCA’s Prevention Team had the opportunity to meet with Roger’s leadership class. This class consists of…
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Thank you to the Charlotte Martin Foundation for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Transformations Camp! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Transformations Camp will be able to provide young women, especially young women of color, in Spokane with a week of workshops on what to do when bullied,…
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Thank you to the Hagan Foundation for your commitment to youth and education in our community! With your support, YWCA Spokane’s Prevention Team will have the opportunity to introduce a new program focused on healthy relationships, empowerment, and equality called Y3. The program will consist of student leadership groups. The focus…
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April eNews | May eNews Amazing Things Have Been Happening at YWCA Spokane! March is lining to be an impactful month of celebration, new beginnings, and looking forward. This month, we will host our Annual Partners in Progress Meeting at McKinstry; launch our brand new Love the Shelter campaign; partner…
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“I learned from Transformations Camp that nobody can stop your passion.” – Maria (14-year-old camp participant). Last week (July 25-29th), YWCA Spokane hosted its annual Transformations Camp! This is a week-long empowerment experience designed for young women of color, ages 11-15 who can gather in a safe environment to…
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YWCA Spokane’s Youth Advocate, Jessi Taylor, has compiled a wonderful list of free and inexpensive activities you and your family can do this summer. Consider sharing this great resource with friends and family. enjoy! 2016 Spokane Summer Fun & Resources As the Youth Advocate for the YWCA Spokane, Jessi Taylor…
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