We have made it to the last month of 2020, and what a year it has been! We were forced to change our lifestyles and habits, including how we work, how we learn, and even how we interact and engage with one another. Through every twist and turn, YWCAs across the country stood together and remained dedicated… Continue Reading Stand with YWCA – Now and in 2021
On Saturday, I felt like I was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. A breath that many of you were probably also able to take after four years of division, confusion, and hopelessness for the future. With a record-breaking number of ballots cast even before election day and the highest overall turnout of… Continue Reading Forward Together
As we commemorate the 100th anniversary year of women’s suffrage, we celebrate the courage and conviction of those who fought for equality. But in this moment of celebration, we must acknowledge that the 19th Amendment was not the end of our fight for equitable representation. Women of color were left out for decades following the… Continue Reading Get Out The Vote!
During these trying times, we stand strong to provide relief and response to the growing needs of communities across our nation. As an organization focused on supporting women, children, and families, YWCA honors its mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, and providing social justice for all. Now more than ever, YWCAs are providing critical services to… Continue Reading On the Front Lines for Communities We Serve
Nonprofits are the backbone of communities. This is especially true in times of crisis – be it fires, floods, or the current pandemic – the demand for our services increases and community resilience hinges on the strength and stability of the nonprofit sector. YWCAs across the country are providing emergency childcare for the healthcare workers… Continue Reading Meeting Critical Needs at a Critical Time