By Gloria Lau, YWCA CEO This Sunday, May 13, is Mother’s Day, an opportunity to honor mothers, daughters, sisters and neighbors across the country. It is a chance to remind ourselves how far we have come as women and – for some of us, as mothers. It is also an opportunity to rally together to… Continue Reading Mothers, Daughters, Sisters and Neighbors – The YWCA is a Safe Place for You
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the landmark piece of legislation that aims to prevent and end violence against women, is up for reauthorization! The bipartisan Senate bill, sponsored by Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) passed the Senate on April 26 by a vote of 68-31. Currently, a bill is pending before… Continue Reading Update: Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), H.R. 4970
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!
by Gloria Lau Chief Executive Officer, YWCA USA As an organization dedicated to improving the lives of all women and as the largest provider of battered women’s shelters and domestic violence services in the U.S., the YWCA is deeply disheartened by the increasing politicization of women’s health and safety by our elected officials. As the… Continue Reading Why is the U.S. Senate Playing Politics with Violence Against Women?
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