YWCA USA Calls for an Investigation into the Murders of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor Our hearts go out to the families of Amhaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. YWCA joins others whom we know are deeply troubled by the lack of accountability for unjustified police violence against individuals and communities of color. These are not… Continue Reading YWCA Statement on Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor
Contact: Courtney Holsworth, cholsworth@rabengroup.com, (989) 572-8162 Sheryl Sandberg & Tom Bernthal have given a $1 million dollar gift to YWCA USA and a $500,000 gift to YWCA Silicon Valley to support their domestic violence programs. These contributions from the Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Fund will provide immediate, direct support and services for those… Continue Reading Sheryl Sandberg & Tom Bernthal Contribute $1.5 Million Dollars to YWCA USA and YWCA Silicon Valley to Provide Assistance for Survivors of Violence
For Immediate Release: April 23, 2020 Contact: Courtney Holsworth, cholsworth@rabengroup.com, (989) 572-8162 Janelle Monae gave opening remarks, national leaders discussed voting rights, census participation and racial justice amid COVID-19 pandemic Washington, D.C. —Today, YWCA USA convened national leaders for a virtual town hall to discuss why voting rights, census participation, and civic engagement are, and… Continue Reading YWCA USA Hosts Stand Against Racism Virtual Town Hall
For Immediate Release Contact: Courtney Holsworth, cholsworth@rabengroup.com, (989) 572-8162 Washington, DC — YWCA USA, Goodwill Industries International and United Way Worldwide, which collectively employ more than 155,000 people and reach more than 95 percent of U.S. communities, urged Congress to designate a Nonprofit Sector Track within the next COVID-19 economic stimulus package, and identified four… Continue Reading YWCA USA, Goodwill® and United Way Worldwide Call on Congress to Include Nonprofits in Next Economic Stimulus Package
WASHINGTON, D.C., (March 20, 2020)—As an organization whose mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities, YWCA is dramatically scaling the direct service we provide in communities every day. During this unprecedented time of uncertainty around the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, more than 200 YWCA local associations… Continue Reading YWCA COVID-19 Statement