Dear Clark County Community, I’m writing you today to ask you to send in a gift to support one person in fleeing a domestic violence relationship. Here’s what’s happening. Domestic violence is causing real harm and is responsible for taking lives in our community. Support the SafeChoice program today! Let me tell you about someone… Continue Reading Help Change Lives By Stopping Domestic Violence
From YWCA Clark County’s CEO, Brittini Lasseigne: To the families of Meshay Melendez and Layla Stewart – I offer YWCA’s deepest sympathies. Meshay and Layla deserve to be honored. YWCA Clark County is committed to honoring their lives through real and immediate changes we can make to prevent another tragedy like this from happening again.… Continue Reading The Deaths of Meshay Melendez and Layla Stewart
Dear Clark County Community, On October 5th, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was notified by Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) of a possible voyeurism incident involving an employee reportedly videotaping female students in the Alki Middle School locker room. Families with students attending the middle school have been notified and the incident is being investigated.… Continue Reading YWCA Clark County Responds to Alki Middle School Incident
Dear Clark County Community, The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and an individual’s constitutional right to an abortion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This regressive ruling will impact people of color, LGBTQ+ communities and low-income communities disproportionately. The ruling further amplifies the effect of white supremacy in the daily… Continue Reading Roe v. Wade Overturned: YWCA Clark County Statement
Dear friends, colleagues, and supporters – It is with both sadness and gratitude that the YWCA Clark County Board of Directors must share that Dunetchka Otero-Serrano has made the decision to depart from her role as Executive Director of YWCA Clark County. This a personal decision made by Dunetchka and we are sincerely thankful… Continue Reading Executive Transition
Sofia came to our Care Coordination Services team lacking stable and affordable housing. She lived out of her parked car for a few months with her young children. They faced many unsafe situations, like someone breaking into the car to steal their belongings, license plate and tags. As the proper identification and registration were missing,… Continue Reading Sofia’s Housing Success
The volunteer-driven program that advocates for children in the court system will spin off at year end. For nearly 40 years, YWCA Clark County has administered the Clark County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in partnership with Clark County Superior Court Administration. Serving over 700 children each year with the support of 130 volunteers… Continue Reading Clark County CASA program to separate from YWCA Clark County
Dear friends and neighbors, On April 21, we sighed in relief. George Floyd’s murderer was convicted! We felt relief that there was justice for George Floyd, relief that our united call for justice over the last year was worth it, and relief that what we hoped for came to fruition. George Floyd’s family is encouraging… Continue Reading George Floyd’s Legacy: Unity!
Thanks to the support of generous donors and community partnerships YWCA Clark County has been offering high-quality preschool to the community for years. Because of this, families looked to our Y’s Care Preschool Program for leadership during a difficult 2020. Y’s Care did not disappoint. Y’s Care represents a true alternative to other early childhood… Continue Reading COVID gifts delivered for preschool families during the pandemic
February is Teen Domestic Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). YWCA Clark County, through its Domestic Violence Program, offers many resources for teens and their families that help young people understand the signs, causes, and outcomes of dating violence toward teenagers. With the spread of ‘Wokefishing,’ violence against teens can start with an innocent internet search. Let’s… Continue Reading Online predators use ‘wokefishing’ to target teens