Program areas at YWCA of Spokane
Alternatives to domestic violence program (advp): each year we serve approximately 15,000 women, men, & children who are impacted by intimate partner domestic violence, homelessness and unemployment through our free, trauma-informed programs. Women, women of color, and lgbtq+ populations experience disproportionate incidents of intimate partner and gender-based violence. With oversight of our racial and social justice committee, we partner with community organizations to support our culturally competent services. Programs include 24/7 safe shelter, transitional housing, legal advocacy, support services for adults & children and mental health therapy.
Women'Womens's opportunity center programs (woc):the mission of the woc is to empower survivors of domestic violence to gain new skills and increase their confidence to pursue financial independence. Beyond economic empowerment the woc offers holistic services to trauma survivors. Program components include the mobility mentoring program, our sister's closet - a free professional clothing boutique - and a staffed computer lab. The woc server approximately 1,700 women.
Early childhood education assistance programs (eceap):eceap is a free, trauma-informed, community-based, family-focused comprehensive pre-school program designed to help children and their families who are in poverty. Eceap serves high need children through a holistic and research based approach to intellectually and emotionally prepare three and four year-olds to succeed in kindergarten. In addition to an enriching environment, health & nutrition services, family resource support, and parent education is also provided. The five eceap classrooms serve more than 830 children and their families members each year.