YWCA SPOKANE Information

Since 1903, YWCA Spokane has been a vital resource in the community, helping individuals overcome social, economic, and personal barriers to achieve healthier and more fulfilling lives. Today, areas of focus include supporting victims of intimate partner domestic violence, building economic empowerment, promoting early childhood education, and confronting racial and social justice issues affecting their clients and the community. YWCA Spokane provides life-changing services to over 14,000 individuals, children, and families every year. Through a continuum of care, including a 24-hour helpline, safe shelter, and legal advocacy they work to disrupt cycles of trauma while creating pathways toward healing and independence. YWCA Spokane envisions a community where domestic violence is no longer tolerated. By working at the intersections of inequality, poverty, and domestic violence, they aim to disrupt long-standing societal patterns of trauma.