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• Y’s ‘Crown’ sparkles despite cancellation

  March 23, 2012 in City on Page A5 About 100 women were queens for a day Thursday. The women, all clients of the YWCA, got their hair cut, colored and coiffed, picked out new outfits, and were treated … 4

• Queen Latifah brings motivational message to INB tonight

  March 22, 2012 in Features Spokane will get an opportunity to share an evening with the queen at the INB Performing Arts Center tonight – not her royal highness of the British monarchy, but rather … 4

• Spa show to help YWCA

  January 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 This weekend’s Health Beauty Spa Show at Spokane Community College’s Lair benefits the YWCA’s Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program in two ways: A portion of the proceeds supports the program, …

• Queen Latifah coming to Spokane

  November 2, 2011 in News, Features, City Queen Latifah will come to Spokane March 22 for ” A Conversation with the Queen.” 8

• Victims of same abuser find friendship in court

  March 31, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Andrea Oton and A’Lesha Markee have always considered themselves outspoken women – not the kind to be pushed around. But as each woman discovered, anyone can become a victim when … 1

• Embracing core mission

  March 10, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S1 A bomb was found on the morning of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day march in Spokane. It didn’t go off. Forums about racism and violence have been held, and … 1

• YWCA’s riverfront land sold for $3.2 million

  December 17, 2010 in City on Page A8 Spokane’s YWCA finally has sold its prime riverfront campus. The property, which overlooks the North Channel of the Spokane River, sold Dec. 9 for $3.2 million to The Falls, said … 1

• YWCA sells riverfront building for $3.2 million

  December 16, 2010 in News The deal completes six years of work by the YMCA and YWCA to sell their former downtown properties to raise money for joint campus on North Monroe Street. 12

• Women to celebrate resilience

  October 23, 2010 in Features on Page E1 One of the best-known programs at the YWCA of Spokane is Our Sister’s Closet, where low-income women find clothes suitable for job interviews, work or workplace training. YWCA staffers can …

• Education notes: YWCA honors Gonzaga Prep senior

  October 7, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page N2 Gonzaga Prep senior Francisca Chau was recently recognized for her outstanding community service with the 2010 YWCA Young Woman Achievement Award. Chau’s list of accomplishments include her involvement in school, …

• Buyer calls off YWCA deal

  June 5, 2009 in City on Page A1 A development company’s recent decision to break an agreement to buy prime riverfront land from the YWCA of Spokane has left the nonprofit group searching for a new buyer in …

• YWCA left searching for building buyer

  June 4, 2009 in City A development company’s recent decision to break an agreement to buy prime riverfront land from the YWCA of Spokane has left the nonprofit group searching for a new buyer in … 1

• 3 community centers to serve people of all ages

      March 15, 2009 in City on Page A1 A new community center is always a hit. Spokane and Coeur d’Alene are about to score a grand slam. Three nonprofit organizations with deep local roots are finishing three landmark …

• YMCA-YWCA collaboration paying off

  March 15, 2009 in City on Page A8 A joint effort by the YWCA and YMCA to build two big community centers in Spokane is emerging as a model of collaboration for nonprofits, especially in lean times when … 1

• ‘Everyone should be able to dance’

  March 5, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page PF1 The undead came to life in the YWCA’s gym last week. With Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” playing from a boom box, a dozen kids writhed, shimmied, stomped and danced. The children …

• YWCA site plans proceeding

  March 6, 2008 in Business on Page A8 SRM Development LLC is moving forward with a condo tower proposed for the YWCA site near downtown Spokane, more than a year after announcing the project. The Spokane-based development company …

• Developer plans condo towers on YWCA’s Spokane River site

  November 3, 2006 in City on Page A1 SRM Development LLC is in the early phases of planning for two condo towers on the YWCA property on the north side of the Spokane River near downtown Spokane, one …

• Bingo! YWCA finds new home

  June 29, 2006 in Business on Page A8 The YWCA intends to buy the Big Brothers and Sisters Bingo Hall building on North Monroe Street and move its social-service programs there within about two years. YWCA Executive Director …

• YWCA members feel pool’s closure punitive

  September 20, 2005 in City on Page B3 YWCA members who voted against a proposed sale of the organization’s building in August felt they were being punished Monday night when the nonprofit’s management announced it would close the …

• YWCA sale may not need vote

  September 15, 2005 in City on Page B1 The YWCA may move forward with selling its building overlooking the Spokane River without putting the matter before members for a vote. The nonprofit organization’s executive director said recently that …

• YWCA members split on plan to sell building

  August 19, 2005 in City on Page A1 The Spokane YWCA is regrouping after members shot down a plan to sell the organization’s building and begin raising money for a new joint campus to be shared with the …

• Downtown Ys want to sell

  August 9, 2005 in City on Page A1 The downtown Spokane YMCA and YWCA have launched an ambitious plan to sell their choice riverfront properties and use the proceeds to build a shared campus somewhere in the downtown …