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

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YWCA Welcomes Next CEO, Janine Wynne

Following a comprehensive search, YWCA Spokane welcomes Janine Wynne as the next CEO.

Nov 3, 2025 Nov 16 @ 11:33 pm

DVAM 2025: Spokane Shows Up for Survivors

Each year, Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness in Spokane about the realities of relationship violence and to spark action toward building a community free from abuse.

Nov 3, 2025 Nov 16 @ 11:33 pm

Jasmine Kazuko Linane-Booey : YWCA Spotlight

Every other month, we highlight people in Spokane who work to advance YWCA’s mission by creating real and lasting change in our community.

Events

Jun 11, 2025 Nov 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

DV 201 Training: Learning In Action

Join YWCA Spokane for this important sequel, virtual training on November 17th at 2:00pm. Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate on a daily basis and talk through how you might help a survivor.

May 2, 2025 Nov 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – This Nov with Sharma Shields

A writing workshop series for survivors of domestic violence happening once a month on a Wednesday. This month with Sharma Shields.

Oct 9, 2025 Nov 20 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Navigating the Courts: What to Expect & How to Prepare

Join YWCA Spokane for a free workshop designed to help survivors of intimate partner domestic violence feel more confident and prepared when interacting with the legal system.