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June 22, 2013

An Evening in Tuscany 2013

Join us for the 7th Annual Evening in Tuscany! An Italian dinner and auction to benefit the YWCA\'s Alternatives to Domestic Violence Safe Shelter. Tickets are $45 and include a drink ticket... Keep Reading »
May 21, 2013

The Green Carpet Event-An Evening at WICKED!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2013   The Green Carpet Event—An Evening at WICKED! Pre-Show VIP reception to benefit the... Keep Reading »
May 6, 2013

Gun Violence and Domestic Violence Abusers

May 19, 2013 Update Domestic violence survivor, Stephanie Holten shares her story of empowerment with local viewers on KHQ News. See her story here. Spokane, North Idaho... Keep Reading »
April 20, 2013

Its Time For Spring Fling!

Spring fling is here! Bring your girlfriends... Keep Reading »
April 12, 2013

YWCA Stands Against Racism April 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2013 YWCA of Spokane Takes a “Stand Against Racism” on April 26 Over 300,000 individuals across the country expected to take a stand... Keep Reading »
March 19, 2013

YWCA kicks off $1.5 million capital campaign with help from the Avista Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2013 SPOKANE, Wash. – The YWCA of Spokane launches a capital campaign, “Strong Foundation, Fearless Future,” May 1, seeking to raise $1.5 million... Keep Reading »
February 15, 2013

The Vagina Monologues

Support women empowerment! Who: The Spokane Falls Community College... Keep Reading »
February 10, 2013

YWCA New Executive Director

YWCA of Spokane Welcomes Regina Malveaux, J.D. as Executive Director Malveaux to Further Mission of Eliminating Racism and Empowering ... Keep Reading »
January 23, 2013

Become a Member of Little Black Dresses

Little Black Dresses meet 3-4 times per year. Gatherings take place in popular, visible, and high traffic establishments like bars, restaurants, spas, and wineries. The purpose of events are to provide financial support for the... Keep Reading »
January 16, 2013

YWCA of Spokane Welcomes New Executive Director

 YWCA of Spokane Welcomes Regina Malveaux, J.D. as Executive Director  Malveaux to Further Mission of Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women Spokane, WA - Following an extensive national search, Regina Malveaux, J.D. has been... Keep Reading »
November 8, 2012

Wine Tasting Fundraiser

The next  girls night out is heating up! If only doing good was always this much fun. Our November event is an optional date night. ... Keep Reading »
October 25, 2012

Women of Achievement Benefit Luncheon

Women of Achievement Benefit Luncheon  Click Here To Register Today... Keep Reading »
September 6, 2012

Fashion's Night Out

Enjoy Fabulous Savings at River Park Square\'s Fashion Night Out! (September 6th 5PM-9PM) Be sure to drop off gently used items for Our Sister’s Closet and makeup donations for... Keep Reading »
September 6, 2012

Donor Appreciation Reception

The YWCA of Spokane  is hosting a  Donor Appreciation Reception To thank all our donors for their generous contributions  to the YWCA of Spokane. Thursday September 6, 2012 5:00pm - 7:00pm... Keep Reading »
August 18, 2012

YWCA Attends Unity in the Community

SPOKANE, WA – August 18, 2012... Keep Reading »
August 14, 2012

Executive Director Posting Announcement

The YWCA is recruiting for the position of Executive Director. Please review the job description below and follow the instructions to apply. Mission: YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering... Keep Reading »
July 18, 2012

Child Advocacy Announces Summer Programs

Breaking the cycle of generational domestic violence More than 3 million... Keep Reading »
July 9, 2012

Rally For Justice

RALLY FOR JUSTICE YWCA of Spokane and Lutheran Community Services Rally for the Violence Against Women Act on Monroe Street Bridge SPOKANE, WA - July 9, 2012:  A rally for the Violence Against Women Act... Keep Reading »
June 23, 2012

An Evening in Tuscany

Join us for the 6th Annual Evening in Tuscany, an Italian dinner and auction benefitting the YWCA\'s Alternatives to Domestic Violence Safe Shelter. Tickets are $45 and include a drink ticket. The event will start at 7pm on... Keep Reading »
May 28, 2012

Hours of Operation for Memorial Day Weekend

In observance of Memorial Day, the YWCA will close at 3:00 pm on Friday, May 25th and re-open at 8:00 am on Tuesday, May 29th... Keep Reading »
May 17, 2012

Thank You Spokane Hotel Motel Association!

The YWCA is pleased to announce that the Spokane Hotel Motel Association has generously agreed to donated professional clothing to Our Sister\'s Closet, a YWCA administered free clothing boutique for women in need. In addition... Keep Reading »
April 27, 2012

Stand Against Racism

Racism hurts everyone. Join the YWCA in taking a stand against racism on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We\'re standing for peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Join... Keep Reading »
April 21, 2012

Join us for Spring Fling!

Spring Fling is here! Grab your girlfriends and join us for a champagne brunch and silent auction to benefit YWCA programming. Saturday, April 21 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anthony\'s Restaurant 510 N... Keep Reading »
March 22, 2012

Queen Latifah Event Has Been Cancelled

Announcement to all event ticketholders: On the evening of March 21, 2012, the YWCA of Spokane received word that Queen Latifah is dealing with a serious... Keep Reading »
March 16, 2012

Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Are you concerned about the upcoming election? Want to support your favorite candidate? Women were not granted the right to vote in the United States until 1920, but without participation, this right is meaningless... Keep Reading »
February 8, 2012

Help us change lives!

Donate your gently used dresses, skirts, fun tops and jeans to help Our Sister\'s Closet dress and empower 100 women attending Queen Latifah\'s Conversation with the Queen.  To learn more visit the event website... Keep Reading »
January 15, 2012

Health and Beauty Spa Show

January 14-15, 2012 Spokane Community College Lair Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm Admission $7 Sample Spa Treatments $5 90 booths ~ over 20 sample treatments... Keep Reading »
November 30, 2011

Perk.

Come have a cup of coffee and ask questions of someone out in the work world. Each month we’ll have a different person from the community to interview. ... Keep Reading »
August 26, 2011

Happy Women's Equality Day!

From today\'s presidential proclamation Before the Amendment took effect, women had been serving our Nation in the public realm since its earliest days. ... Keep Reading »
July 21, 2011

Hot Topic: Universal DV Healthcare Screenings Suggested

Screening for domestic violence at the doctor\'s office is one of the most useful tools we have in reaching victims of domestic violence. Just ask any of the healthcare providers in Spokane we\'ve... Keep Reading »
May 6, 2011

Art from Stand Against Racism

Check out some of the art people made at our 2011 Stand Against Racism... Keep Reading »
May 4, 2011

Whitworth President's Remarks during our Stand Against Racism

Over 30 organizations stood with us on our Stand Against Racism on April 29th, 2011. Among them was Whitworth University, one of the area\'s premiere sites of higher education. The university celebrated with ribbons around... Keep Reading »
April 11, 2011

Ending homophobia

Great Irish PSA for ending homophobic bullying in schools... Keep Reading »
March 28, 2011

Why do we still care about Chris Brown?

Remember Chris Brown a couple years ago assaulting girlfriend and fellow R&B star Rihanna? He was 19 at the time, a young man in all respects, thrust into fame and the spotlight... Keep Reading »

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