You’re Invited to UnCharitable!
We’re excited to invite you to UnCharitable: Using Documentary and Dialogue to Reimagine How We Give on Wednesday, October 30, at Clark College’s Gaiser Hall. This free event features the Clark County premiere of UnCharitable, a thought-provoking documentary by social entrepreneur Dan Pallotta. The film challenges traditional perceptions of charity and urges us to rethink how we can better support nonprofits in their mission to drive meaningful change.
Following the screening, join a panel of local nonprofit leaders, including our CEO, Brittini Lasseigne, for a deep dive into how these ideas apply locally. This discussion will explore the barriers nonprofits face and how we can focus on maximizing community impact, not just minimizing overhead.
This is a unique opportunity for donors, volunteers, and community members to ask questions, gain insights, and shape the future of philanthropy here in southwest Washington.
Event Details:
• Date: Wednesday, October 30th
• Time: 4:30 - 7:30 PM
• Location: Clark College, Gaiser Hall | 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663
• Cost: FREE (Registration Required)
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
At YWCA Clark County, we’re committed to creating a community where everyone can live free from fear. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we invite you to join us in taking action to support survivors and prevent violence. As part of this effort, we’re hosting a free event in partnership with Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries on October 23rd, offering separate sessions for teens and parents/adults. These sessions will focus on breakups in both friendships and relationships, providing tools to help navigate emotional challenges and build healthier connections.
Event Details:
• Date: October 23rd
• Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
• Location: Cascade Park Library | 600 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA
Teens will engage in an interactive session focused on self-care and coping after a breakup, while parents and adults will learn how to better support youth through these experiences.
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Week Without Violence: Shining a Light on Financial Trauma
YWCA’s Week Without Violence is a global movement dedicated to ending violence against women and girls. For more than 20 years, YWCAs around the world have united to elevate survivor voices and engage communities in action. This year, we’re focusing on a critical yet often overlooked aspect of gender-based violence: financial trauma.
The theme for 2024, " Financial Trauma: From Financial Abuse to Safety and Justice", highlights the impact financial abuse has on survivors. Financial trauma is a form of abuse that strips away control and independence, leaving deep scars and hindering the ability to move forward. It’s an issue that touches people across all socioeconomic backgrounds, with long-lasting consequences.
In partnership with World YWCA, this year's Week Without Violence will be taking place between October 21th-26th, and will feature powerful stories from local YWCA associations, showcasing real experiences of financial abuse and the resilience of survivors. Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing practical strategies for identifying financial abuse, along with resources to support recovery. By highlighting financial trauma, we aim to expand the conversation around economic harm and its connections to systemic inequities and unjust policies. Stay engaged during Week Without Violence by visiting YWCA USA’s event page for resources and insights. Together, we can help move survivors from financial trauma toward safety and justice.
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It’s Time to Register for the BIPOC Youth Summit!
Our Annual BIPOC Youth Summit is happening on November 9th & 10th, and now is the time to sign up! This year’s theme, Agents of Change, is all about empowering youth of color to become leaders in their communities, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to make meaningful change.
Designed for BIPOC youth ages 13-18, the summit will feature workshops by local BIPOC leaders, covering topics like personal development, social justice, leadership, self-care, and community care. It’s a two-day event filled with opportunities to learn, connect, and have fun—all while making a difference.
Event Details:
• Date: November 9th & 10th • Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM • Location: 3609 Main St Vancouver, WA 98663 • Cost: FREE (Registration Required)
If you’re a parent, community leader, or someone who knows youth ready to take on leadership roles, please share this event with the young people in your network. Help them discover their potential and become the agents of change our communities need.
Register Today
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Volunteer with Purpose: Be Part of Our Collective Action
In moments of challenge and change, our community looks to those who are willing to step up and make a difference. At YWCA Clark County, we are deeply committed to building a safer, more equitable future for everyone, but to continue this vital work, we need your help. Whether it's lending a compassionate ear as a hotline volunteer, facilitating support groups, or helping maintain our facilities, your involvement plays a crucial role in the lives of individuals and families in our community.
We are living in a time where the need for safety, dignity, and justice is greater than ever. As we work to support survivors of domestic violence, empower our youth, and lead efforts to create lasting change, we ask you to join us. Your time, your compassion, and your dedication can help ensure that no one in our community walks their toughest path alone.
Our community needs you now more than ever. This is your moment to contribute to something bigger, to be part of a mission that transcends challenges and brings hope to those who need it most. If you’re ready to take action, we invite you to volunteer with YWCA Clark County today.
To learn more about what it means to volunteer at YWCA Clark County, visit our volunteer page.
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