YWCA Applauds Creation of White House Gender Policy Council and Review of Title IX Regulations

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YWCA Applauds Creation of White House Gender Policy Council and Review of Title IX Regulations

Monday, March 8, 2021

On March 8, 2021, President Joe Biden issued an executive order creating a White House Gender Policy Council, and an executive order initiating a review of Title IX regulations. In support of these two actions, Elisha Rhodes, Interim CEO, YWCA USA issued the following statement: At a time when women are speaking out and leading… Continue Reading YWCA Applauds Creation of White House Gender Policy Council and Review of Title IX Regulations

The White House Honors Young Women Empowering Their Communities

Monday, September 21, 2015

By Stacey Meadows Development Associate, YWCA USA Last week, the White House Champions of Change – Young Women Empowering Their Communities. The program honored 11 young women who are empowering their communities every day through leadership, advocacy, and just all out #girlpower! It was such an honor to hear the amazing stories of strength and… Continue Reading The White House Honors Young Women Empowering Their Communities

White House Summit Highlights Issues Facing Working Families

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

By Danielle Marse-Kapr Senior Advocacy and Policy Associate, Economic Empowerment, YWCA USA Earlier this week, 10 representatives from the YWCA joined over 1,000 attendees at the White House Summit on Working Families. As anticipated, the summit highlighted issues facing working parents – particularly mothers who do paid work. There was no shortage of clout in… Continue Reading White House Summit Highlights Issues Facing Working Families

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