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.
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!
During these trying times, we stand strong to provide relief and response to the growing needs of communities across our nation. As an organization focused on supporting women, children, and families, YWCA honors its mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, and providing social justice for all. Now more than ever, YWCAs are providing critical services to… Continue Reading On the Front Lines for Communities We Serve
Nonprofits are the backbone of communities. This is especially true in times of crisis – be it fires, floods, or the current pandemic – the demand for our services increases and community resilience hinges on the strength and stability of the nonprofit sector. YWCAs across the country are providing emergency childcare for the healthcare workers… Continue Reading Meeting Critical Needs at a Critical Time
This February, as we recognize Black History Month, we celebrate and reflect upon a rich history of African American culture, innovation, and revolution. Since our founding, YWCA has been at the forefront of the issues that disproportionately affect girls, women, and people of color from voting rights to healthcare to affordable housing. We work to… Continue Reading We Do the Work of JUSTICE