Empower Luncheon raises audience awareness on racism, domestic violence

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Empower Luncheon raises audience awareness on racism, domestic violence
Friday, September 20, 2019

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

Caples Terrace housing complex offers independent living opportunities for young adults transitioning out of foster care.

Caples Terrace Collaboration Bridges Youth Housing Gap
Thursday, September 19, 2019

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