YWCA Clark County

YWCA Clark County

Individual and Family Services

Vancouver, WA 1,249 followers

On a mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

About us

Our Mission: YWCA Clark County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. What We Do: We serve more than 12,000 people each year who are escaping domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect, as well as youth in foster care. We also just opened a Women's Leadership Center that works to empower women of all ages to realize and harness their leadership abilities through structured seminars, roundtable discussions and goal-oriented activities.

Industry
Individual and Family Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Vancouver, WA
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1916
Specialties
domestic violence, child advocacy, sexual assault, homelessness, preschool, womens leadership, and empowerment

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Employees at YWCA Clark County

Updates

  • Having a safe place to call home can make all the difference for a survivor of domestic violence. Your year-end gift to YWCA Clark County offers survivors a chance to rebuild their lives, access shelter, and find the support they need to heal. There are just a few days left to make a lasting impact before the year ends and your gift could be the turning point for someone in need.. Give now and provide shelter to a survivor: https://lnkd.in/gpmJhpjg #EmpowerSurvivors #GiveTheGiftOfSafety

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  • 📣Last Call For Volunteers for Holiday Shop 🎁 This is a heartwarming and magical event to support local families. 💕 YWCA Clark County is seeking volunteers for three-hour shifts at Holiday Shop, taking place Tuesday (12/17), Wednesday (12/18) and Thursday (12/19). This annual event allows program participants impacted by violence to shop for gifts for their families at no cost. ❤️ Why Volunteer? 🌟 Make a Difference: Your support helps provide joy to families in need during the holidays. ⏰ Flexible Shifts: We offer three-hour volunteer shifts, making it easy to fit into your schedule. 🛒 Fun Roles Available: Whether you want to assist shoppers, wrap gifts, or help with setup and cleanup, there’s a role for you! Sign-up link in bio. Not available? Help to spread the word! 📣 Share this post with friends and family who might be interested in volunteering. Together, we can make this holiday season brighter for those in our community! ✨ Thank you for your support! 💖 #holidayshop #YWCAclarkcounty

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  • 🚨 Last Call for Holiday Cheer! 📣 Today (12/16) is the FINAL DAY to donate gifts and toys for the YWCA Clark County's Holiday Shop! We’re open until 5 PM at our office located at 3609 Main St. ⏰ Your donations will support local families who rely on our SafeChoice Domestic Violence Program and Sexual Assault programs. This is more than just a gift; it’s an empowering shopping experience that brings joy and hope to local families in need! 🌟 🎁 Why Your Gift Matters ----> Gift and toy donations have been down this year, so every single contribution counts! Let’s make this holiday season magical for those who need it most. ✨ 🛍️ How You Can Help --> Bring your new, unwrapped gifts to our lobby today until 5 PM. 💖 Items Needed: Stocking stuffers 🧦 Small gifts 🎁 Medium gifts ($10-$25) 🫶 Large gifts ($25+) 🎉 Teen gifts 🍿 Household items 🏠 Don’t wait—your generosity can make a world of difference! Let’s come together as a community and spread some holiday joy! ❤️ Thank you for your support! 🙏 #YWCAClarkCounty #HolidayShop #GiveBack

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  • 🚨 We Need Your Help! 🗓 Monday, December 16 is the final day to drop off gift/toy donations to YCWA's Holiday Shop until 5 pm. 🎁 We're behind in gift collection for Holiday Shop which is designed to empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community. 🙏 Please parade into YWCA on Monday with any new, unwrapped gift or sign up for a three-hour volunteer shift, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (12/17-19) during Holiday Shop. Special thank you to our gift parade visitors last week: 👏 Tommy Ostrom of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation 👏 Bobby Cederholm from Realty Pro 👏 Tracy Newton from Residence Inn Portland Vancouver 👏 Amy Philips from Firehouse Axes and Paradigmq Escape Games 💖 This is a great opportunity to directly help survivors of violence in our community. To all our partners hosting gift tags and collecting donations -- you rock! 🌟 The Sedgwick Barnick Chiropractic United Grain East West Martial Arts Natural Way Chiropractic Spanish with Sarah The Heathman Lodge Tristar Family Chiropractic Utopia Salon Vancouver Taekwando Academy Little Conejo/Burrito's and Pizza(Ridgefield) Mahoney's Public House Navigate Law Group Niche Wine Pacific Power Group FedEx Shipping Center PDX First Pacific Financial Cascade Athletic Club Church & Dwight Dick Hannah Dealership Fair Winds Manufacturing Hewlett-Packard Johnson Bixby The Community Foundation for SW WA United Grain Taylor Morrison Realty Pro (Bobby Cederholm) Fairway (Timmy Ostrom) Residence Inn Portland Firehouse Axes #YWCAClarkCounty #HolidayShop #GivingBack #CommunitySupport

  • 🎄✨ Volunteer for Holiday Shop! ✨🎄 Please consider selecting a three-hour volunteer shift for the Holiday Shop next week, December 17-19. During Holiday Shop program participants from YWCA Clark County's SafeChoice Domestic Violence program, Sexual Assault program, and our Y's Care Therapeutic Preschool program can shop for holiday gifts at no cost! It's a fun filled, joyful occasion for local families and individuals in need. Why Volunteer? 🤗 Make a Difference: Bring kindness and joy to those that have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault! ❤️ Flexible Shifts: Many different times slots to fit your schedule. ⏰ Fun Roles: Help with shopping, gift wrapping, and more! 🎁 #YWCAClarkCounty #familiesinneed #vancouverwa #ClarkCounty

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