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News and Newsworthy Content from YWCA Clark County
The YWCA Clark County proudly serves as the leading authority on domestic violence and intimate partner violence in Southwest Washington. As we celebrate 50 years of our Safe Choice Shelter in 2024, we invite media outlets to recognize the vital role we play in addressing these critical issues. Our expertise and firsthand experience make us an invaluable resource for accurate and informed reporting. We welcome all media inquiries and encourage you to reach out to us as your primary contact for stories related to domestic violence. Together, we can ensure that the narrative is complete, compassionate, and impactful.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
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Tickets now available for Shine on March 22
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February is Black History Month
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month | Tickets now available for Shine on March 22 | February is Black History Month |
YWCA in the News
From our CEO to our program participants, the YWCA is making the news.
YWCA Clark County Celebrates 50 years of SafeChoice Program and needs community support as they face a $250,00k funding deficit in 2025.
Chrissy Booker, Columbian staff writer interviewed Brittini Lesseigne, CEO of YWCA Clark County and others for a community update on the only Domestic violence shelter resource in Clark County.
News from the YWCA
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DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
Final day to make a life-saving gift is December 31. Tickets now available for Shine Gala on March 22. CEO honored in 2024 class of Accomplished and Under 40. Holiday Shop was a success. Grant award recognition.
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
Items needed for Holiday Shop. Consider volunteering for a three-hour shift Dec 17-19. SafeChoice is front page news. Spread the word about our life-changing year-end campaign. Become a sponsor for the 2025 Shine Gala.
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
Register for the BIPOC Youth Summit, Host Gift Tags for Holiday Shop, New Volunteer report, Become a Sponsors for SHINE 2025, Open Positions at YWCA Clark County.
SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
RSVP for Uncharitable Screening with YWCA CEO, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Week Without Violence, Register for BIPOC Youth Summit, Volunteer at the YWCA.
AUGUST NEWSLETTER
Back-to-School Violence Prevention Campaign, Partnership with Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Therapeutic Preschool Enrollment, BIPOC Youth Summit.
JULY NEWSLETTER
Art at the Cave event, Enrollment for Y’s Care Therapeutic Preschool Program, BIPOC Youth Summit, Call for Volunteers.
JUNE NEWSLETTER
Trinity’s Story Shares Need for Contribution by June 30, Celebrating 50 Years of SafeChoice Domestic Violence program, Melchor Burgos is recipient of Young Women of Achievement Scholarship, July is Disability Pride Month, YWCA launches four-day work week pilot.
Need Additional Resources?
Media inquires can be sent to Chandra Chase, VP Marketing and Communications