For over 160 years, our supporters have stood with us in solidarity as we have worked to build a world of opportunity, justice, and equity for the girls, women, and communities of color we serve. Through this solidarity, YWCA has been able to continue bringing heightened awareness to the complex issues of race, gender inequity,… Continue Reading Thank You for Standing in Solidarity with YWCA
Over the past year, our nation has been in the midst of multiple, intersecting crises that exacerbate disparities and endanger survivors of gender-based, domestic, and sexual violence. Facing increasing demand for gender-based violence services, we have weathered the ongoing challenges faced during the pandemic and continued supporting survivors as they work to build thriving futures… Continue Reading Supporting Survivors, Building Thriving Futures
Since the COVID-19 crisis hit in 2020, YWCA has been focused on providing ongoing recovery efforts by ensuring that local associations across the country have resources and support they need to support and transform the lives of the women, girls, and people of color we serve every day. A central part of the YWCA mission is… Continue Reading Helping Women, Girls, and their Families Return Strong
Can we stop talking about racial justice now? After all, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years for the death of George Floyd. After all, Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday. It has been more than a year since an unprecedented wave of multi-racial protests erupted across the country. In a… Continue Reading The Time to Act is NOW!
Earlier this month, we kicked off our annual Stand Against Racism campaign during a profound moment in our nation’s history. The world watched as guilty verdicts on all counts were read in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin. While this verdict was a profound moment and offered some resolution for the trauma… Continue Reading Moving from Reckoning to Resolution