Other Ways to Give

Overview

There are many ways to get involved with YWCA Spokane! Here are a few more ways to provide support as an individual or organization.

Host Your Own Donation Drive

Conduct a focused effort in 4 Easy Steps: 

  1. Tell us your plan.
    • We can advertise your drive on social media, inform you of our current needs, and schedule a time to receive donations. Let us know at ceteam@ywcaspokane.org. 
  2. Call on your community. 
    • Are you part of a book club or church group? Do you work in an office? Want to do something fun and different for your birthday or another important life events? Gather and inform your group of people to help and let them spread the word!
  3. Decide what you want to donate. 
    • The following items are generally always needed:
      • Bras and panties (bras can be gently used or new, panties must be new and in packaging)
      • Hygiene items such as feminine hygiene products, full sized shampoos and conditioners, deodorant, dental care products, etc.
      • Socks (must be new in packaging)
      • Jeans and leggings
      • Note: The most successful drives focus on gathering a specific much needed item from the list above.
  4. Schedule a time to drop off donations collected from your drive:
    • call 509-326-1190 or
    • email ceteam@ywcaspokane.org

Host Your Own Fundraiser

Gather your friends, family members, or coworkers to have fun and give back to the community by hosting your own fundraiser!

Interested in hosting a fundraiser for YWCA Spokane?

Contact the Philanthropy Team at 509-789-9305 or email philanthropy@ywcaspokane.org.

Host a Hope Stones Party

Gather your friends and make jewelry for a cause! All supplies will be provided. All you have to do is gather your friends and create items to benefit our domestic violence safe shelter!

Contact our Shelter Resource Coordinator, Melanie Wilson at 509-863-2882 or email her at melaniew@ywcaspokane.org to set up a date at your home or another fun location. 

Donate to YWCA USA

YWCA Spokane is proud to be a YWCA USA affiliate.

YWCA USA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. We are one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the nation, serving over 2 million women, girls, and their families.

Blog

Oct 1, 2024 Oct 6 @ 7:33 am

Mission Moment – Support Group

Social Support “Domestic violence can be so isolating,” states Alondra, YWCA Support Group facilitator. “We found that providing a space for survivors to share stories and promote healing is a great way to bridge the gap from isolation to connection…

Sep 30, 2024 Oct 6 @ 7:33 am

Barriers to Reporting DV

In advance of Pathways Forward conversation on October 23rd, this blog focuses on the barriers survivors face in reporting domestic violence to law enforcement. Key challenges include fear of retaliation, lack of trust in police, privacy concerns, mandatory arrest policies, socioeconomic factors, and insufficient resources. Understanding these barriers is essential for improving support systems and ensuring survivor safety.

Events

Aug 6, 2024 Oct 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

October 8th, 2024 10:00am – 11:30am Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on October 8th. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services. This Training…

Aug 6, 2024 Oct 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Join YWCA Spokane for this foundational free training. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.

Aug 26, 2024 Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Pathways Forward: Realities of Reporting

Join YWCA Spokane and community advocates for a roundtable discussion on the realities of reporting domestic violence during Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) this October.