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YWCA USA Expresses Outrage, Demands the Inclusion of Child Care in Budget Reconciliation

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Last night, the U.S. Senate advanced a reconciliation package that excludes any funding for child care and early childhood education workforce. In response to these disappointing actions, YWCA USA CEO Margaret Mitchell issued the following statement: The outrage and frustration felt by YWCAs across the country following the advancement of the reconciliation package is palpable.… Continue Reading YWCA USA Expresses Outrage, Demands the Inclusion of Child Care in Budget Reconciliation

3 Questions to Ask About the FY2015 Budget

Monday, May 5, 2014

By Danielle Marse-Kapr Senior Advocacy and Policy Associate for Economic Empowerment YWCA USA It’s that time of year again: Congress and the White House are producing federal budget proposals. The President, and House Republican and Democratic committees, have all released their budgets. Senate proposals from each party will likely come out later this month. Appropriators are working to allot funds… Continue Reading 3 Questions to Ask About the FY2015 Budget

Top Five on Friday: January 17

Friday, January 17, 2014

By Katie Stanton Social Media & Online Engagement Manager, YWCA USA This week, the news cycle has been incredibly female-focused. From politics to health, from birthdays to marriage. Read on for the latest stories about women this week, and if we missed anything important, let us know in the comments! 1. A look at trends… Continue Reading Top Five on Friday: January 17

Top Five on Friday: December 13

Friday, December 13, 2013

By Katie Stanton Social Media & Online Engagement Manager, YWCA USA What does the YWCA want the most this holiday season? We’re got five things we’re hoping for — policy decisions that will help empower women, reform that will truly support racial equality, and your continued support for our local associations who are working hard in communities… Continue Reading Top Five on Friday: December 13

Top Five on Friday – August 9

Friday, August 9, 2013

By Katie Stanton Social Media & Online Engagement Manager, YWCA USA If you have ever visited our website, ywca.org, and looked at all of the issues we work on, you might think it’s too much. How could we possibly take on immigration reform, budget and tax policy, health care, violence against women AND early childhood… Continue Reading Top Five on Friday – August 9