3 Questions to Ask About the FY2015 Budget

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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: 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 – October 4
Friday, October 4, 2013

By Katie Stanton Social Media & Online Engagement Manager, YWCA USA The government shutdown has taken over the media cycle this week, and its impacts will be felt by more people and programs as it continues – including some YWCA programs, which rely on critical funding from agencies that are currently closed. Below, we’re sharing… Continue Reading Top Five on Friday – October 4

What is VAWA and Why Does it Matter?
Monday, October 15, 2012

By Sharon Svec YWCA Clark County The Violence Against Women Act (or VAWA) was initially first signed into law on September 13, 1994 by President Clinton.  This milestone marked the increased acknowledgement of domestic violence as a public health and human rights concern both in the U.S. and internationally, and at last, a federal response… Continue Reading What is VAWA and Why Does it Matter?