As a victim of a crime of sexual assault, you have these rights under RCW 7.69.030 To receive, at the time of reporting the crime to law enforcement, a copy of your rights. To be informed by local law enforcement agencies or the prosecuting attorney of the final disposition of your case. To be notified … Continue reading Know your rights
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Actions you can take against violence
It’s YWCA Domestic Violence Action Month, and we’re planning several activities designed to help build community resilience. Here are some concrete actions you can take to make the world safer. And to make our local community safer, consider a YWCA gift today. Join the Oct. 20 Tweetstorm for VAWA Set an alarm for 11 am … Continue reading Actions you can take against violence
Donors and leaders reflect on pandemic experience, growth
On a warm July evening, members of the Leadership Circle and past YWCA board members gathered to celebrate resilience and optimism at Foundry Vineyards. “Spirits were high, bright persimmon clothing was abundant, and everyone was simply thrilled to be meeting face to face,“ Executive Director Anne-Marie Zell Schwerin said. At the time, the so-called fourth … Continue reading Donors and leaders reflect on pandemic experience, growth
Put on your superhero cape to help families in crisis
You keep the shelter doors open and advocates in place for women and families who need a place of refuge. Now your help is even more important as COVID surges and flu season starts. This Sept. 23, come to Believe, a virtual party with a purpose. You’ll ensure that those hurt by the ones they … Continue reading Put on your superhero cape to help families in crisis
You help us address county childcare crisis
In nearby Dayton, where county residents have few childcare options, Tabitha Haney, YWCA Director of Childcare, is working with other experts – from state licensors and inspectors to legislators and architects – in the search for solutions. Perhaps most affected by the childcare crisis are Dayton General Hospital employees, essential workers who – more than … Continue reading You help us address county childcare crisis
Fun Factory: Your gifts kept our van rolling
Ethan Dolph, Ana Rubie, and Caitlyn Rolfe shared summer crafts in parks and neighborhoods throughout the Walla Walla Valley, thanks to your YWCA support. After COVID crushed our 2020 plans, we were pretty excited about having the YWCA Fun Factory back. However, this summer was hardly business as usual. Several neighboring communities were experiencing virus … Continue reading Fun Factory: Your gifts kept our van rolling
You help them fly: LiNC is in the bag
“It feels like I’m back in school, and that’s a great feeling!” Hannah proclaimed as she settled in for her first session of LiNC class last spring. In order to follow COVID-19 protocols while continuing in-person classes, several changes have been made to the way the LiNC program operates. One of those changes, thanks to … Continue reading You help them fly: LiNC is in the bag
2020 Report to the Community (text version)
2020: You were a lifeline One of COVID’s surprises has been more time to read, and good books were a comfort and a source of continued lessons in 2020. You might remember the 1992 movie based on E.M. Forster’s Howards End starring Emma Thompson as Margaret Schlegel. The big lesson from the book, delivered by … Continue reading 2020 Report to the Community (text version)
2020 Report to the Community
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Board and Leadership Circle Reunion
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