by Desiree Hoffman Director of Advocacy and Policy, YWCA USA Today is an important day for the YWCA and for all the women we serve. Here in our nation’s capital, 250 YWCA leaders — from Oregon to New York, Texas to North Dakota — are gathered today to advocate for women, girls and families. Not… Continue Reading YWCA is fighting for YOU on Capitol Hill Day!
The holiday season is here. Many people have family, food, and shopping on their minds. Yet, 1.8 million people are thinking of something else. They are wondering how they will take care of their families, put food on the table, and if they can afford any holiday toys for their children. They are members of the… Continue Reading Action Alert: Tell Congress to Extend Unemployment Insurance Benefits
by Laura Garza YWCA San Antonio (TX) Capitol Hill Day was a great experience; enjoyed talking to congressmen and staff. I hope that they got the message that cutting CCDBG (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) and CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) is not the answer. These cuts are going to impact our women… Continue Reading At the Conference: Laura Garza, YWCA San Antonio