Former social worker and high school counselor offers support as hotline volunteer When the sexual assault hotline operated by YWCA Clark County summons a volunteer advocate, they never know exactly what to expect on the other end of the call. But thanks to the intensive training provided by YWCA, those advocates know what is expected… Continue Reading Assault Hotline Volunteer Finds Her Calling
Creative planned gift creates brighter future for YWCA It was just a year ago that Lee Faver and Mel Netzhammer made a major life decision: They would restructure their estate plans and define a specific planned gift for YWCA Clark County. But this was no traditional bequest. Instead, as insiders with considerable knowledge about the… Continue Reading Planned Giving: Leaving a Legacy to YWCA
Board member loves helping youth in transition Rafik Fouad joined YWCA of Clark County’s volunteer corps in 2008 with its Independent Life Skills program. The financial advisor with First Pacific Financial has expanded his commitment to the organization over the past decade, first becoming a member of the finance committee, then a member of its… Continue Reading Thankful: Board Member Spotlight: Rafik Fouad
It took Camille six years to realize her partner was abusing her. “I was in a fog about it,” she says. “It becomes the normal way of living.” But when she awoke to what was going on–and to the threat to her children–she decided to take back her life. But after years of victimhood, breaking… Continue Reading SafeChoice helped her find strength, heal and give back
SafeChoice addresses critical community needs with its domestic violence program Tanika Siscoe, Domestic Violence Prevention Specialist and Ana Sifuentes, Bilingual Outreach Specialist and Legal Clinic Coordinator The YWCA’s SafeChoice Domestic Violence Program, which supports Clark County residents affected by domestic violence, received a grant in 2018 to hire a full-time Bilingual Domestic Violence Outreach Specialist. The… Continue Reading Ending Domestic Violence
Diana shares her story at YWCA Empower Luncheon Diana Jaramillo had to summon all the courage she had to leave an abusive domestic relationship. But once out of the horror of her former life, all that courage, and more, might not have guided Diana and her children to their new life had they not had… Continue Reading Her courage, SafeChoice’s support leads to freedom
Credit Union supports YWCA through financial and time donations For more than 25 years, Columbia Credit Union (CCU) has been a partner of YWCA Clark County. Identifying early on the unduplicated variety of needs that YWCA addresses in the community,CCU has been dedicated to long-term support. Being a good corporate citizen is an ongoing responsibility… Continue Reading Lasting Partnerships: Columbia Credit Union and The YWCA
YWCA’s 24th annual Empower Luncheon was powerful indeed. The audience of 375 at the Sept. 12 event at the Hilton Vancouver was held spellbound by the story of abuse, courage, and a new life shared by Diana Jaramillo, a participant in the YWCA’s SafeChoice domestic violence program. They learned about the role “white people” can… Continue Reading Empower Luncheon raises audience awareness on racism, domestic violence
New Complex Offers Affordable Independent Living Opportunity Foster care can be a life-changing experience for many abused and neglected children. While in the foster system, children can find the structure, support, guidance, and compassion to heal from their early trauma. But imagine what happens when a child ages out of the system — and winds… Continue Reading Caples Terrace Collaboration Bridges Youth Housing Gap
Shelter Renovations Couldn’t Happen Without the VHA In partnership with the Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) and Access Architecture, the SafeChoice Domestic Violence emergency shelter is looking forward to upcoming building renovations, which are set to begin in August 2019. The improvements will increase accessibility, safety, and comfort for survivors and their children escaping unsafe situations.… Continue Reading Partner Highlight: Vancouver Housing Authority