Every year, generous volunteers Adopt a YWCA Family to make sure everyone in the shelters has a beautiful season of peace and joy. Also included are families involved in support group and LiNC life skills classes. “Clients with the courage to walk away from domestic violence often have little time to think about anything other … Continue reading You make the holidays feel more like home
To mark October, Domestic Violence Action Month, YWCA Walla Walla will host The Clothesline Project. This nationwide movement amplifies the voices of survivors and victims of intimate partner violence, abuse, and sexual assault, while also raising awareness and understanding. Picture this: A clothesline hung with T-shirts, each one using words and pictures to tell a … Continue reading The Clothesline Project: Raising awareness, honoring survivors
Thursday | 21 September 23 | YWCA Walla Walla: A Party With a Purpose | The Motor Co | 64 East Rose Street | 5:30–9pm Live & Silent Auctions | Dinner by A Chef’s Creation | Wine & Dine Wall STEP INTO A WORLD of positivity, compassion, and transformation at the YWCA Just Believe party! … Continue reading Just Believe: Light up the night with hope and love
With Kate Stoops, Mariposa Coordinator YWCA PREVENTION work in the elementary schools of Walla Walla and College Place has bloomed as the easing of Covid restrictions makes it possible for us to connect in person again. After two years of lockdown, the specter of middle school has been extra daunting. One student described it as … Continue reading Mariposa prevention program back in full bloom
Advocates connect survivors, resources Owning a home in a safe neighborhood with sidewalks and good neighbors was a dream come true. But it was a “sweat equity” special with damage and grime from years of renter abuse. Sarah knew she’d need help. Then, at the last minute, her help fell through. Fortunately, Sarah had begun … Continue reading ‘A huge answer to prayer’
After two years of virtual luncheons – and last year at half capacity – YWCA Walla Walla joyfully welcomed more than 400 supporters to the Marcus Whitman Hotel Ballroom. This year’s luncheon took us back to the fundamentals with a focus on being present: “Just be.” Presence – to live in the present moment and … Continue reading National YWCA president shares message of empowerment for girls and women
At the 2023 YWCA Leadership Luncheon, Rhonda Olson, 2016-2017 board president (pictured, right), presented the Leader of Distinction Award. Following is the text of that presentation: Every year at this luncheon, we honor someone who has exemplified the YWCA mission in their lives, with a focus on reaching out to, lifting up, and celebrating the … Continue reading Mary Lynne Schroeder recognized for life of service
Driving around town, chances are you will encounter a sign put in place by the YWCA or one of our supporters. This spring, we’ve added a new April observance to our traditional Sexual Assault Awareness efforts: Child Abuse Prevention Month. If you’ve seen an orange sign surrounded by little blue pinwheels spinning in the wind, … Continue reading Child Abuse Prevention: YWCA supporters shine a light on child abuse
Discover the Enneagram You are welcome to bring your own meal; snacks will be provided Ignorance is bliss―except in self-awareness. What you don’t know about yourself can hurt you and your relationships. Do you want help figuring out who you are and why you’re stuck in the same ruts? The Enneagram is an ancient personality … Continue reading Join a journey of personal discovery
From 2016 to 2019, Michelle “Miki” Fulbright was our advocate in the Walla Walla office. When she left, we had a good feeling that she’d be back. (Have you heard our favorite saying, “We never say goodbye at the Y”?) Miki is a well-known part of the Dayton community. “Just say my last name and … Continue reading Welcome back, Miki