WASHINGTON, D.C., (March 20, 2020)—As an organization whose mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities, YWCA is dramatically scaling the direct service we provide in communities every day. During this unprecedented time of uncertainty around the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, more than 200 YWCA local associations… Continue Reading YWCA COVID-19 Statement
For Immediate Release Contact Courtney Holsworth cholsworth@rabengroup.com 989-572-8162 Yolanda Raine Director, Marketing and Communications yraine@ywca.org 202-524-5331 Washington, D.C. — The relief package passed by the Senate today to deal with the coronavirus pandemic takes important steps to meet significant needs of America’s families including testing, paid leave, unemployment insurance, and nutrition assistance, but does not… Continue Reading Congress Needs to Support Nonprofits Fighting Coronavirus on the Frontlines with Direct Funding, Says YWCA USA
Alejandra Y. Castillo to be an expert witness in Congressional field hearing on the border crisis EL PASO, TX – September 5, 2019 – Alejandra Y. Castillo, CEO of YWCA USA, will be testifying as an expert witness in the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship’s field hearing in El Paso, TX on… Continue Reading YWCA USA CEO Testifies in Congressional Hearing
For Immediate Release: Contact: Nancy Yasharoff 202.835.2364 | nyasharoff@ywca.org Statement from YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo: Today, our prayers and support are with the people of El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. Yet once again, we stand with communities that have been terrorized by active shooters whose only goal is to unleash fear, inflict pain… Continue Reading We Stand Against Gun Violence
#RunAsYouAre Partners Statement on “The Squad” Joint Statement from YWCA USA, VoteRunLead, IGNITE, and United State of Women Rally cries and tweets calling for four elected women of color to “go back home” have, once again, revealed the depth of racism and gender bias that have hindered the leadership of women and people of color… Continue Reading Empowering Women and Lifting Diverse Voices: We Must Stand Together