When organizations sponsor a YWCA event, you might be surprised how deep the support goes.
Providence St. Mary Medical Center regularly goes above and beyond financial support.
“We know when we contribute to YWCA, through sponsorship of an event, bringing a hot meal to the shelter, or other ways,” said Emily Volland, Providence Communication Director, “that people will be served, hope will be shared, our community will be positively im-
pacted, and the team at YWCA will be faithful stewards of gifts given.”
Banner Bank too went beyond a sponsorship, offering a financial literacy class for YWCA clients. Danni Schack, who works in mortgage loans and customer service at Banner, was one of the instructors. “I had personal experience as a single mom making it on my own, so this is near and dear to my heart.”
The class was excited to learn how credit scores work, said YWCA Outreach Coordinator Celia Guardado. “Low credit scores can limit your rental options and make it harder to buy a house or car.”
“Meeting these women made a big impact on me,” Danni said. “It moved me to help sponsor a family at Christmas, and I’ve just joined the 2024 YWCA board.”
When you see that a favorite organization supports YWCA Walla Walla, invite them to share why the mission matters to them. And let them know how much you appreciate their care for families who need a safe new start.