By Tyler Holloway YWCA NCA Summer Intern On Thursday, July 18, the YWCA National Capital Area visited the U.S. Capitol. It’s a trip I will never forget. When it comes to politics, I am usually not all that interested, but that quickly changed after this special trip. I was accompanied by Alvin Kim, a fellow… Continue Reading YWCA National Capital Area visits the Capitol
By Erin Barstow, YWCA Missoula GUTS! Program Coordinator Originally published on 6/14/13 The YWCA USA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., encompassed four days of women speakers, presenters and voices. Whether participating in one-on-one networking opportunities or listening to the inspiring speakers, the message was strong and clear: women of the YWCA speak with conviction. Women are daring, dreaming and… Continue Reading YWCA Missoula Staff Inspired at YWCA USA Annual Conference in D.C.
By De’Kendrea Stamps YWCA of Madison, Wisc. The Annual Conference is a time to build strong bonds with your colleagues from other YWCAs and to learn best practices from YWCA staff and workshop leaders. I had many favorite moments from the 2012 YWCA Annual Conference. One was seeing Gabrielle Giffords’ mother, Gloria, accept the Women… Continue Reading The YWCA Annual Conference: Women Leaders Coming Together
Every news station in America right now is leading with the possibility of a government shutdown. The chasm between the two sides appears to be growing rather than moving toward agreement. Someone is here speaking to the members of Capitol Hill about the needs of women and the disenfranchised around the country. Boarding the bus… Continue Reading YWCA Women Arrive on Capitol Hill
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