Celia Guardado is the YWCA Community Outreach Coordinator who also offers a Spanish language support group. It is a special space for immigrant survivors of violence. Celia Guardado, community outreach coordinator, said many of these women have low-wage jobs and live paycheck-to-paycheck. Some have been very nervous about not having the cash available to stock … Continue reading Spanish group a survivor lifeline →

According to Director of Client Services, Mary Byrd, COVID-19 has done nothing to reduce the need for YWCA Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault services. “The shelters are nearly at capacity,” Mary said. “We are seeing some walk-ins and doing advocacy by phone as well as daily Protection Order Clinics. We are carrying on with the … Continue reading Advocates carry on →

“My LiNC 2.0 class,” said Deana York, YWCA LiNC educator, “was making real progress when we got the news that gatherings of 10 or more should be cancelled.” The class had been growing close, acquiring skills and knowledge, and was helping meet each other’s needs outside of class. “I knew it would be terrible to … Continue reading LiNC 2.0 group goes online →

Jessica Matthews, YWCA advocate and sexual assault victims advocate (SAVA) for Whitman Campus, continues to work as more businesses and activities shut down to slow the spread of COVID-19 infections. Available during Whitman shutdown Although many Whitman students left for Spring Break and will not be returning to campus, Jessica remains available to students, faculty, … Continue reading Advocate working with Whitman community, shelter during shutdown →