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UScellular to Donate $4.7 Million in Wireless Hotspots and Service to 17 YWCA Local Associations Across the Country

Monday, August 22, 2022

  Organizations team up to help bridge the “homework gap”   Chicago (August 22, 2022) – Sixteen million kids in the United States don’t have access to the internet at home. Through its After School Access Project, UScellular is determined to help kids get the connectivity they need to be successful in an increasing technology-based… Continue Reading UScellular to Donate $4.7 Million in Wireless Hotspots and Service to 17 YWCA Local Associations Across the Country

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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

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YWCA SOTU Statement

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

In response to the President’s State of the Union address on March 1, 2022, YWCA USA CEO Margaret Mitchell released the following statement: “At a time when women of color continue to bear the brunt of the economic and health impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic including skyrocketing caregiving needs –all while facing systemic barriers… Continue Reading YWCA SOTU Statement