Spokane area news: $3.8M gift for Catholic education, Tolkien lecture at Whitworth, free domestic violence course, and local students win Holocaust writing contest. Community updates and events.
YWCA Spokane recently announced its Equity For All annual event will take place on April 25. This gathering will include performances from local artists and a panel of community experts who will discuss maternal health in our communities of color.
While a Spokane nonprofit promotes sustainable practices for the Expo '74 anniversary and YWCA Spokane receives a $12.1M grant, CAIR-WA is surveying the state's Muslim community. Meanwhile, the Christian band MercyMe performs in Spokane this weekend.
This week's roundup includes Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward being denounced by the City Council for attending a controversial worship event, Yom Kippur and Sukkot, We Believe We Vote Ministries fundraiser and YWCA's Women of Achievement Awards.
YWCA Spokane announced its 2023 Women of Achievement Award Honorees on Feb. 24. The list has a selection of nine honorees including the late Sandy Williams.