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The Clothesline Project: Raising awareness, honoring survivors

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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 →

Part-time opening: My Friends’ House childcare cook

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JOB TITLE: CookREPORTS TO: Childcare Center DirectorEMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time 4-5 hours per day, Monday through Friday EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATIONS: JOB PURPOSE/ OBJECTIVE: To prepare, serve, and clean up snacks and lunch SUMMARY OF DUTIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES: PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person … Continue reading Part-time opening: My Friends’ House childcare cook →

Mariposa prevention program back in full bloom

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Mariposa girls wrote affirming valentines to each other and themselves.

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 →

National YWCA president shares message of empowerment for girls and women

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YWCA USA board president Tina Herrera at the 2023 YWCA Luncheon podium giving the keynote address

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 →

Mary Lynne Schroeder recognized for life of service

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Mary Lynne, left, smiling at her table across from a bouquet of persimmon-colored roses

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 →

Child Abuse Prevention: YWCA supporters shine a light on child abuse

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Photo: Sign with Child Abuse Prevention Month with blue pinwheels

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 →

Take the 2023 YWCA Racial Justice Challenge

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The 2023 challenge has ended, but the materials are still available through next March to anyone who has registered or who registers now. The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge is a month-long program, starting April 17, designed to build effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. Here’s how it works: Enter your name and … Continue reading Take the 2023 YWCA Racial Justice Challenge →