Gathering for Good
di Women Helping Women Fund
Join us for conversations about collective giving, amazing nonprofits, and deep-dives into topics impacting women and children. Learn more about Women Helping Women Fund at whwfspokane.org
Join us for conversations about collective giving, amazing nonprofits, and deep-dives into topics impacting women and children. Learn more about Women Helping Women Fund at whwfspokane.org
In this episode of the Gathering for Good podcast, we sit down with Susan McDonald Osborn, the inspiring leader behind the Spokane Helpers Network. Susan shares the journey of building a community-driven organization dedicated to providing essential resources and support to those in need across Spokane. We discuss the challenges and triumphs of the Network, the importance of local collaboration, and how the Network is making a tangible impact in the lives of countless individuals. Don't miss out on the chance to support this incredible organization! Join us at the Evening of Gratitude event on October 11, where we will be hosting a donation drive for Spokane Helpers Network. Learn more about the event and how you can contribute here: bit.ly/eog-2024. To learn more about Spokane Helpers Network and support their work, visit their website at spokanehelpersnetwork.org. Interested in making a long-term impact? Become a Giving Circle Member with Women Helping Women Fund today and support ongoing initiatives that uplift our community: whwfspokane.org/donate
Join us for an inspiring and insightful episode as we sit down with Ian Sullivan, Executive Director at Odyssey Youth Movement, a dynamic organization dedicated to supporting and empowering LGBTQ+ youth locally. Tune in to hear how Odyssey Youth Movement is not just changing lives, but also fostering a future where every young person can thrive authentically and proudly. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation filled with hope, resilience, and the power of community.
In this special episode of Gathering for Good, hosted by Women Helping Women Fund Spokane and joined by special guest, Amy Knapton Vega, we delve into the crucial topic of child abuse prevention. April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month, and what better way to honor it than by highlighting the incredible work at Vanessa Behan. Tune in to this empowering episode as we come together to champion the cause of child safety and well-being. Because when we unite in compassion and action, we create a brighter future for generations to come. Listen to Gathering for Good wherever you get your podcasts, and join the movement to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Learn more about Vanessa Behan at vanessabehan.org
October is Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM). Geneva and Jemma Riedel-Johnson from the YWCA Spokane talk about how the Y is making an impact and how you can take action against DV. Breaking the Cycle: A Better Man: ywcaspokane.org/dvam-better-man Pathways Forward: ywcaspokane.org/digital-dvam YWCA Spokane Programs & Services: ywcaspokane.org/programs/ YWCA How to Help: ywcaspokane.org/how-to-help/ Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition: endtheviolencespokane.org/ Stop the Silence & Purple for a Purpose: facebook.com/stopthesilencefordomesticviolence Lutheran Community Services NW: lcsnw.org/ Mujeres in Action: miaspokane.org/ Women Helping Women Fund: whwfspokane.org/
Thanks for listening! Here are the links we talked about in the episode. Our Girls Report: liftourgirls.org Evening of Gratitude Registration (thank you to our event partner, STCU!): bit.ly/2023-eog Sara Lomelin TED Talk: ted.com/speakers/sara_lomelin Join the WHWF Giving Circle: whwfspokane.org/give-together