YWCA Spokane

Name

YWCA Spokane

Legal name

YWCA Spokane

Website

https://ywcaspokane.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

YWCA Spokane is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization providing free crisis intervention, shelter, legal advocacy, preschool, and youth programming to survivors of intimate partner domestic violence, children, and families in Spokane, Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services / Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child Care Services (6244), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Family & Community Support Services (Case Management, Referrals) (EDAJAIAK)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Intimate partner violence support
• Youth violence prevention
• Early childhood education
• Racial justice education

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: Individual donations, corporate partnerships, and planned giving (wills, bequests, endowment giving) constitute major revenue streams. The organization has a 'Visionary Leaders' giving circle with 159 members who invested over $900,000 in 2025.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from government sources including Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families for ECEAP preschool program. The organization reports demographic data to government funders.
3. Fundraising Events: Revenue from events including Women of Achievement and Evening in Tuscany fundraising galas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

YWCA Spokane provides a comprehensive, free continuum of services for survivors of intimate partner domestic violence in the Spokane region, including a 24-hour helpline, confidential safe shelter, support advocacy, housing assistance, legal support with protection order representation, trauma-informed therapy, and the Women's Opportunity Center for career and life skills. The organization also operates a free ECEAP preschool for children ages 3–4 at three locations, youth violence prevention programs (Transformations Camp, Youth Self-Care Summit, Healthy Roots, Teen Council), and community education on domestic violence and racial justice.

Product overview

YWCA Spokane is a non-profit social services organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs for domestic violence survivors, youth, and the broader Spokane community. The portfolio centers on crisis intervention services (24-Hour Helpline, Safe Shelter, Support Advocacy) combined with recovery and empowerment programs (Housing Assistance, Legal Support including First Step Fridays, Our Sister's Closet clothing boutique, Women's Opportunity Center for career/life skills, Therapy Services). Youth programming includes the Free Preschool (ECEAP) at three locations, Youth Violence Prevention (Transformations Camp, Youth Self-Care Summit, Healthy Roots, Teen Council), and Mental Health Therapy for youth exposed to domestic violence. Education and community engagement offerings include DV Training Sessions (DV 101, DV 201, custom trainings), Racial Justice Challenge, DV Educational Series, Pathways Forward discussions, Equity for All events, and the Racial & Social Justice Learning Community. Services are free, confidential, and inclusive of all genders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Women's Opportunity Center: Holistic and restorative services for trauma survivors to support healing and wellness while building career and life skills.
• Our Sister's Closet
• Transformations Camp
• Youth Self-Care Summit
• ECEAP (Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program)
• First Step Fridays
• Racial Justice Challenge

Products and services

• 24-Hour Helpline Confidential crisis support available 24/7, 365 days per year, via phone (509-326-2255), text (509-220-3725), and email ([email protected]) for survivors of intimate partner domestic violence and concerned allies. Domestic Violence Victim Advocates answer calls from the year-round safe shelter.
• Support Advocacy One-on-one advocacy-based support for adult survivors of intimate partner domestic violence, offering safety planning, resource referrals, domestic violence education, and supportive listening through scheduled appointments and Monday walk-in hours.
• Safe Shelter Confidential emergency shelter for individuals and families fleeing intimate partner domestic violence at an undisclosed, secure location within Spokane city limits. Accommodates approximately 11 families, welcomes pets when possible, and provides basic necessities, emotional support, and referrals to additional services.
• Housing Assistance Housing advocacy and resource navigation for survivors of intimate partner domestic violence, including assistance with rental needs, landlord/tenant issues, safety planning, and referrals to housing support services. Financial assistance available for households at or below 80% of area median income.
• Legal Support Free legal assistance for survivors including legal advocacy for domestic violence protection orders and criminal cases, family law services (divorce, custody, child support, parentage), and civil legal aid. Services include legal advice, brief services, and full representation in certain protection order cases.
• First Step Fridays Weekly legal clinic held Fridays from 9am–12pm providing free 30-minute consultations for survivors seeking support with domestic violence protection orders, divorce, or parenting plans. Free parking and childcare available.
• Our Sister's Closet Free donation-based women's clothing and necessity boutique offering 90-minute appointments to outfit clients with clothing, shoes, makeup, accessories, and personal hygiene products. Serves anyone in the community; urgent needs can be fulfilled via care packages through advocates.
• Women's Opportunity Center Holistic and restorative services for trauma survivors offering free drop-in groups, classes, and one-on-one services aimed at supporting healing and wellness while building skills and community. Offerings include trauma-sensitive yoga, expressive arts, stress management, parenting groups, a writing group, and a support group for survivors.
• Therapy Services Trauma-processing mental health care for survivors of intimate partner domestic violence and their families, including youth. Services include EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, expressive art therapy, play and sand tray therapy. Note: Services temporarily paused as of source date for evaluation and transition.
• Free Preschool (ECEAP) Free comprehensive in-person preschool program for eligible families with children ages 3–4, part of Washington State's Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program. Provides education, health and nutrition services, family support, advocacy training, and parent education at three Spokane area locations using a trauma-informed Conscious Discipline approach.
• Transformations Camp Week-long summer empowerment camp for youth ages 11–16, centered on experiences of young women of color. Provides free meals, progressive curriculum on topics including healthy relationships, bullying prevention, body image, and conflict resolution, plus certificates, t-shirts, and gift cards upon completion.
• Youth Self-Care Summit Free annual one-day conference for youth ages 11–17 focused on self-care, mental health, and healthy relationships. Features brunch, workshops with facilitators, keynote presentations, and community building, with emphasis on young women of color.
• Youth Violence Prevention Programs Programs to foster healthy relationships and prevent future violence through engagement with youth, including healthy relationship curriculum, leadership development, self-care, community building, and school-based sessions such as Healthy Roots at local high schools like Shadle Park High School.
• Domestic Violence Training Sessions Free virtual and in-person training sessions for community members and organizations covering DV 101 (basics of intimate partner violence, how to help someone experiencing DV, YWCA services overview) and DV 201 (complex nature of IPV, legal protections, scenario discussions). Custom trainings available for groups, businesses, and organizations.
• Racial Justice Challenge Free 10-day virtual learning series released annually to build awareness and provide education around racial equity and justice. Engages participants with 15–60 minutes of daily content grounded in research, local data, and community context, guided by a restorative framework.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.

• SWAG (Strong Women Achieving Greatness)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jaime Stacy and SWAG to operate Transformations Camp, a week-long summer empowerment camp for young women of color ages 11-16. SWAG provides camp facilitation and mentorship programming. The partnership has enabled the camp to expand to multiple sessions per summer since 2022.
• ProvidenceflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMission Partner providing long-term financial support for the annual Equity for All community event. Providence's sponsorship enables YWCA to offer this courageous conversation to the community at no cost.
• YMCA of the Inland NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-location partner sharing the building at 930 N Monroe St with YWCA Spokane.
• Hamilton StudiosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted the 2025 Equity for All event, providing venue for the restorative practices panel discussion with over 100 attendees.
• The HIVE (Spokane Library)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for the Youth Self-Care Summit, hosting the annual event for young women of color ages 11-17.
• KTI + NQRCsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMission Partner supporting YWCA Spokane's mission and programs.
• MulticaresupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMission Partner supporting YWCA Spokane's mission and programs.
• Numerica Credit UnionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMission Partner supporting YWCA Spokane's mission and programs.
• AgWestsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMission Partner supporting YWCA Spokane's mission and programs.
• Hanna Dot AgencysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMission Partner supporting YWCA Spokane's mission and programs.
• Spokane Housing AuthoritysupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHosted a DV 101 Training session for staff members, demonstrating community education partnership.
• ItronsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with YWCA Spokane to provide hygiene care kits and essential supplies for survivors, restoring a sense of dignity.
• Volunteers of America SpokanesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVP of Integrated Care praised YWCA's DV training as the best they had ever attended, indicating ongoing collaborative relationship.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• YWCA of Greater Los Angeles: Much larger YWCA affiliate providing DV shelter, sexual assault services, housing, and economic empowerment across the LA region. Comparable mission and program portfolio, but at significantly larger scale.
• YWCA USA (National Organization): National umbrella organization of which YWCA Spokane is an affiliate. Operates the same mission framework (eliminating racism, empowering women) across a network of 200+ local chapters, providing shared branding, advocacy, and programmatic resources that YWCA Spokane draws on.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington: Regional faith-based nonprofit providing social services including family support, immigration, housing, and emergency assistance in Spokane. Competes for similar government and donor funding pools and serves overlapping low-income populations.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis intervention and referral service for DV survivors. Operates the same helpline-and-referral function that YWCA Spokane delivers at a regional level, and competes for federal DV awareness funding.
• Safe Connections (St. Louis): Nonprofit providing DV and sexual assault crisis services, shelter, therapy, and youth violence prevention — an almost identical service portfolio to YWCA Spokane in a different regional market. Useful comparability benchmark for outcomes and capacity.
• Safe Haven Domestic Violence Shelter: Mid-sized regional DV nonprofit providing shelter, advocacy, and prevention education. Comparable in size and service mix to YWCA Spokane's DV program line.
• YWCA of Walla Walla: Washington State YWCA affiliate delivering DV services, advocacy, and community programming in a smaller Eastern Washington market. Highly comparable mission and service mix with YWCA Spokane.
• YWCA of Seattle-King County: Another Pacific Northwest YWCA affiliate operating domestic violence shelter, housing, advocacy, and racial justice programs in the Seattle metro. Most directly comparable peer in scale and program mix within Washington State.
• Volunteers of America Spokane: Regional social services nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and DV-related support in Eastern Washington. Already a collaborative partner (cited praising YWCA's DV training) and the most direct comparable human-services operator in Spokane.

Others

• National Network to End Domestic Violence: National membership and advocacy organization supporting local DV programs, including policy, training, and tech resources. Indirect peer as a capacity-building partner rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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