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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

Taking Action to Support Child Care Providers on National Provider Appreciation Day

Thursday, May 6, 2021

by Glenda Mathis, CEO, YWCA of Lubbock In the last few decades, women have broken barriers in nearly every field and there has been real progress in the opportunities women found to prove that they have every bit of competence, courage, commitment, and contribution necessary to give the nation’s economy a stronger workforce. So what… Continue Reading Taking Action to Support Child Care Providers on National Provider Appreciation Day

How Key Tax Credits Promote Economic Empowerment

Friday, March 7, 2014

By Roxy Caines Center on Budget and Policy Priorities While the beginning of March means that spring is almost here, it also represents the midway point of the tax season, and a good time to highlight the importance to women and families of the Earned Income Credit (EIC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC), federal… Continue Reading How Key Tax Credits Promote Economic Empowerment

Whole Healthy Food, Whole Healthy Children

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

By: Emily Koller YWCA McLean County Intern, Before & After School Teacher “What we feed our children, and what we teach them about food shapes how they learn, how they grow, and how long they live. All children deserve knowledge of what healthy food is, engagement with fresh fruits and vegetables and access to healthy… Continue Reading Whole Healthy Food, Whole Healthy Children

YWCA is fighting for YOU on Capitol Hill Day!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

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!