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YWCA Clark County Announces Young Women of Achievement Scholarship Recipients
Monday, June 25, 2018

Two high school seniors have been selected to each receive a $1,500 scholarship from YWCA Clark County in support of their future educational endeavors. Malia Meyer and Brianna Knode consistently demonstrated strong leadership qualities in alignment with YWCA Clark County values throughout their high school careers. Each student has contributed extensive volunteer hours to their… Continue Reading YWCA Clark County Announces Young Women of Achievement Scholarship Recipients

William Clark, youth and Cindi Fisher, adult

YWCA Clark County to Honor Val Joshua Award Recipients at Juneteenth Celebration
Monday, June 18, 2018

Each year, YWCA Clark County recognizes those in our community who are working to end racism and oppression with the Val Joshua Racial Justice Award and the Youth Social Justice Youth Award. This year, we will celebrate Cindi Fisher and William Clark for their leadership in working toward the elimination of racism and promotion of… Continue Reading YWCA Clark County to Honor Val Joshua Award Recipients at Juneteenth Celebration

Heather Redman

Congratulations Heather Redman!
Friday, June 8, 2018

by Sharon Svec In 2015, the World YWCA Council adopted a Young Women’s Leadership Policy, which confirmed the World YWCA’s commitment to the implementation of a human rights based approach to young women’s leadership, and established the Envisioning 2035 goal. The goal is, “By 2035, 100 million young women and girls will transform power structures… Continue Reading Congratulations Heather Redman!

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2018

Creating A Culture of Consent
Monday, April 23, 2018

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and we’ve been holding a series of community events in our ongoing commitment to support survivors and help prevent sexual assault. One such event was a community discussion entitled “Conversation Hour on Consent Culture” co-facilitated by Austin Lea from Planned Parenthood, and Jessie Spinney, Sexual Assault Prevention Specialist for YWCA… Continue Reading Creating A Culture of Consent

YWCA staff advocating in Olympia.

Public Policy Progress in 2018
Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Washington State Legislature wrapped up their first session of 2018 earlier this month. At YWCA Clark County we are immensely pleased with several pieces of legislation that passed that improve access to reproductive rights, support affordable housing, and strengthen and expand voting and immigrant rights. Additionally, we are proud of our Public Policy Committee’s tireless… Continue Reading Public Policy Progress in 2018

Michelle Polek

Shedding a Light on Teen Dating Violence: Interview with Prevention Specialist Michelle Polek
Wednesday, March 7, 2018

February was Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, however at YWCA Clark County, raising awareness and working to end domestic abuse is a yearlong commitment. So as we enter March we thought we’d examine some of the statistics and issues surrounding teen dating violence, as well as discuss ways to prevent and educate young people (and… Continue Reading Shedding a Light on Teen Dating Violence: Interview with Prevention Specialist Michelle Polek