YWCA Monthly e-Newsletter

Get Your Tickets to Shine We're only a few weeks away from our most important gala of the year: Shine.

Honoring Our

Val Joshua Awardees  Meet this year’s inspiring co-recipients advancing racial justice.

YWCA at the United Nations 

Our team represents local voices at the global Commission on Women. 

Support Our Shelter Drive

Help families rebuild by donating our most-needed items this month.

YWCA Clark County staff were recently featured in a KATU urging Washington lawmakers to invest in victim services, highlighting the impact of steep federal cuts on local survivors. In the segment, we emphasize how this funding sustains life‑saving services like our emergency shelter, 24/7 hospital response, support groups, and civil legal aid.

Final Weeks To Get Tickets to Shine 2026

Get Your Tickets for Shine on March 21 at ilani. We’re just weeks away from YWCA Clark County’s annual gala: a night celebrating resilience, community, and hope in support of programs that help survivors and families thrive.

Plus, enter the Lowe’s Bling Ring Raffle for a chance to win a deluxe outdoor package—featuring a Blackstone combo grill, 8-piece patio set, LED umbrella, rolling cooler, and more.

Reserve your seat today and join us for an unforgettable evening of purpose and celebration.

Co-Recipients Will Be Honored at Shine

YWCA Clark County proudly recognizes Dr. Karin Edwards, President of Clark College, as a 2026 Val Joshua Racial Justice Award recipient. A transformative, equity-centered leader, Dr. Edwards has helped embed racial justice into Clark College’s foundation—closing equity gaps, improving retention and completion for students of color, and expanding access to basic needs through the college’s Basic Needs Hub. Beyond campus, she is widely regarded as a bridge-builder who forges partnerships across education, workforce, and housing sectors to broaden opportunity and advance measurable progress toward racial equity. Join us in celebrating Dr. Edwards at YWCA’s Shine Gala on March 21.

YWCA Clark County also honors Dr. Megan Dudley, founder of the Ridgefield Multicultural Initiative, as a 2026 Val Joshua Racial Justice Award recipient. Dr. Dudley is recognized for creating an inclusive festival, film series, and community dialogues that amplify historically excluded voices and foster meaningful connection. Through efforts like the Ridgefield Multicultural Initiative, Meaningful Movies Ridgefield, and the Ridgefield Multicultural Festival, she brings students, educators, leaders, and neighbors together to confront racism with honesty, compassion, and action. Her humility, persistence, and empathy embody Val Joshua’s legacy of justice rooted in love and collective responsibility.  

YWCA's Own Stacy Flores is Emerging Leader Selected for United Nations

We’re thrilled to share that Stacy Flores, one of YWCA USA’s Emerging Leaders, will represent YWCA Clark County at the 70th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, March 9–13 in New York City.

Stacy’s journey from survivor to advocate reflects the strength and hope at the heart of our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. At the UN, she’ll join a national YWCA delegation and UN Women leaders to advance gender equity and amplify voices of women and girls worldwide.

“Stacy represents the very heart of our mission—transforming lived experience into leadership,” -Brittini Lasseigne, CEO.

Join us in celebrating Stacy as she takes YWCA Clark County’s mission to the global stage.

Phone Chargers, Diapers are Most Needed Shelter Items on Wishlist

Survivors of domestic violence arrive at YWCA Clark County’s SafeChoice program seeking safety, healing, and hope. Our shelter provides a secure place where adults, children, and even beloved pets can begin to rebuild their lives free from violence.

As families start over, small essentials make a big difference. Right now, our most needed items include:

• Phone chargers (Type C and iPhone)
• Diapers (all sizes)
• Mattress protectors
• Batteries
• Culturally specific combs and brushes
• Non-perishable foods
• Pet supplies or gift cards to local pet stores

We’ve made it easy to give. You can shop directly through our digital wish lists or purchase items locally to support independent businesses in our community. 

Every contribution brings comfort, dignity, and hope to survivors and their families. Thank you for helping us make YWCA Clark County a place where healing truly begins.

Together, we can build a community where safety and support are within reach for everyone.

Upcoming YWCA Events & Groups

Upcoming Occupational Therapy Info Sessions

Adult, Teen, and Latina Sexual Assault Support Groups

Our Shine Gala is on March 21 this year at ilani

Instagram Must-Watch Reels

Meghan Hamilton Joins the team at Corporate & Community Partnerships Officer

The sponsors of Shine come together at ilani and invite you to join the fun

Our CEO announces that Stacy Flores will Represent us all at the United Nations

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