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The YWCA of Yakima will host a free lunch open to the public on Friday, April 27th in downtown Yakima.

YWCA Yakima is opening a new store that will offer goods -- and lots of services. Persimmon, a resale boutique and gift shop, will open this fall in the Westpark Shopping Center at 40th and Summitview avenues.

Westside Pizza is helping kids get their school supplies ready! They'll be gathering up donated supplies all day today (July 28) at their restaurant, 140 S. 72nd Ave., Suite 130. How wonderful! And how handy -- they're right next door to the Dollar Store!

Robin Givens was in Yakima Monday, delivering a message of hope for women caught in violent domestic relationships. Givens spoke at the 22nd annual YWCA Leadership Luncheon at the Yakima Convention Center about her life before and after her abusive relationship with former boxer Mike Tyson...

How'd Bill Harris Used Cars of Selah's 10 Deeds in 10 Days drive go this year? Let's do the math: -- $16,400 in cash and gift cards donated for four local charities: the Selah Food Bank, Yakima Veterans Support Group, the Yakima YWCA and Rod's House...

While the holidays are a joyous time for many people in the Yakima Valley, it can also be a time of trial for many. For the women and children living at the YWCA's Family Crisis Center, this time of year in many ways can magnify the pain that they are feeling...