YWCA: We Do the Work, A Monthly Update is electronic newsletter featuring the latest information on our initiatives and the work that each of you do every day to drive real change.
As my first month as interim CEO comes to a close, I am filled with excitement for the future of our work and for the resilient women we serve each day. The most rewarding part so far has been witnessing the profound commitment of YWCA USA staff to move our Strategic Business Plan forward and… Continue Reading Empowered Women Change the World
On Inauguration Day, many of us were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief and find renewed hope towards unity, democracy, and equity. So much has happened over the past month – quite frankly, over the past four years – that have made our work towards racial justice and gender equity more challenging yet… Continue Reading It’s Our Time Now!
We have made it to the last month of 2020, and what a year it has been! We were forced to change our lifestyles and habits, including how we work, how we learn, and even how we interact and engage with one another. Through every twist and turn, YWCAs across the country stood together and remained dedicated… Continue Reading Stand with YWCA – Now and in 2021
On Saturday, I felt like I was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. A breath that many of you were probably also able to take after four years of division, confusion, and hopelessness for the future. With a record-breaking number of ballots cast even before election day and the highest overall turnout of… Continue Reading Forward Together
As we commemorate the 100th anniversary year of women’s suffrage, we celebrate the courage and conviction of those who fought for equality. But in this moment of celebration, we must acknowledge that the 19th Amendment was not the end of our fight for equitable representation. Women of color were left out for decades following the… Continue Reading Get Out The Vote!