Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund
If you’re an immigrant experiencing financial challenges because of COVID-19 and you can’t get federal financial relief or unemployment insurance, you can now get help – $1,000 direct payment, up…
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Survivor Safety is Tied to Freedom and Options, Not Law and Order
Guest post co-authored by Doris O’Neal, Director, manages the Gender-Based Violence Specialized Services programs at the YWCA of Seattle/King/Snohomish and Judy Chen, Executive Director of the Washington State Coalition Against…
Response to Coronavirus & Resource Round-Up
Staying home due to COVID-19 may be unsafe for people experiencing abuse. Please know that resources are available 24/7 and domestic violence programs across our state are working tirelessly to…
Moment of Truth: Statement of Commitment to Black Lives
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, 46 sexual assault and domestic violence coalitions, including WSCADV, signed on to the following statement. This is a moment of reckoning. The murder…
WSCADV is hiring an accountant in our Seattle office!
WSCADV seeks a highly skilled nonprofit accountant to join our team! We’ve got a friendly, collaborative work environment, great benefits, and an exciting vision rooted in race equity, economic justice,…
Our Refuse To Abuse® 5K is Going Virtual!
For the health and safety of all involved, we are shifting this year’s Refuse To Abuse® 5K to something we can do while social distancing. What’s a virtual 5K? Participants…
2020 Legislative Wins!
The 2020 Washington legislative session is over! The Legislature adjourned yesterday, bringing a close to this year’s session. Despite working under very tight time constraints and a mounting public health…
Harvey Weinstein Verdict and Public Charge Rule
Monday was a day we won’t forget. February 24 was a milestone for #MeToo survivors, with a major verdict in the Harvey Weinstein case. We honor the survivors who came…
Black History Month
We’ve been so inspired by the many powerful stories being highlighted for Black History Month. Join us in showing gratitude for the incredible work Black Women have poured into the…
Which Bills Have Moved On: Legislative Update Post Cutoff
February 19th was the cutoff for bills to be approved in their “house of origin” (the house in which the bill was introduced). Three of WSCADV’s priority bills cleared that…