Her Recession: Women and Children's Free Restaurant provides 1 million meals during pandemic
The pandemic is disproportionately affecting women in the workforce. 4 News Now is dedicated to sharing these stories in our Her Recession series.
Her Recession
Moms: How does the return to in-person school plan affect you and your work?
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Districts across the Inland Northwest are introducing their plans to bring several grades back to in-person learning. As part of 4 News Now's "Her Recession" series, we would like to know: Moms, how do these plans affect…
Her Recession: Women experiencing more stress from COVID pandemic than men
Women are more likely than men to be stressed and having negative mental health impacts because of COVID-19, according to a study released this week.
Her Recession: Spokane steps up in a big way for single mother
Last week, we told you about a single mother in Spokane. She reached out to us while going through many struggles. But thanks to you, her world has changed.
Her Recession: Local small business owner balances struggling store with kids learning at home
Statistics show women are heavily impacted by the pandemic and are having to carry extra responsibilities. One Spokane business owner is trying to make sure her store survives the pandemic, while making sure her kids get the education they need.
Her Recession: Single mother describes unemployment, mental health struggles
4 News Now is diving into how women are feeling during this pandemic. They've been laid off at a higher rate than men. One Spokane mom is no different. Courtney Schwind reached out to us and shared Her Recession story.
Her Recession: Disabled veteran shares mental health struggles during pandemic
Callie Coombs is a teacher. She was substitute teaching when COVID-19 first began, which kept her mind off of chronic pain and PTSD from her tenure in the military. Now, she's completely out of work.
Her Recession: YWCA program empowers women, prepares them with job skills
A YWCA program is helping women build the skills and confidence they need to secure jobs during the pandemic.
Her Recession: Pandemic forces EWU grad out of work, stays home with kids
Women are disproportionally affected by the pandemic, getting laid off or quitting jobs to stay home and take care of kids.
Her Recession: Spokane nurse reflects on balancing her family and career during COVID-19 crisis
This is part of the 4 News Now's series "Her Recession," which share the stories of women living through COVID-19 struggles.
Her Recession: Economic downturn from COVID disproportionately hurting women
COVID-19 has stolen family members, local businesses and jobs. The biggest victim in those job losses is women.
Women: How has the COVID-19 crisis affected your work and home life? Tell us here
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on all of us for so many reasons. There are the health concerns, of course. There is also a massive economic impact to families in our community.
