Leslie Morgan Steiner to Keynote YWCA Yakima Fundraiser

YWCA Yakima has announced its annual Leadership Luncheon, a key community event dedicated to supporting Emily’s Place, the organization’s emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, along with vital services for women and children across the Yakima Valley.

THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER HAS A LIVED EXPERIENCE

This year’s fundraiser will feature Leslie Morgan Steiner, a nationally recognized author, advocate, and survivor whose inspiring memoir, Crazy Love, has touched millions and shed light on the realities of intimate partner violence. According to a news release Steiner’s powerful message calls communities to action—urging support for survivors and investment in their long-term safety and healing.

YWCA DIRECTOR Cheri Kilty/Lance Tormey

THE MOST IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR AND YOU CAN HELP

“The Leadership Luncheon is our most important fundraising event of the year,” says Lupita Carrillo, Donor Engagement Director at YWCA Yakima. “Every donation made at the luncheon directly supports survivors in our valley, ensuring they have access to safety, shelter, and hope. We are honored to host Leslie Morgan Steiner, whose story and vulnerability inspire meaningful change.”

IF YOU ATTEND YOU'LL MAKE A BIG IMPACT

For over a century, YWCA Yakima has provided life-saving shelter, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, children's programs, and long-term stabilization efforts. Funds raised from the event will directly help in those important services, helping domestic violence survivors find safety and rebuild their lives in the Yakima Valley.