YWCA USA urges Congress to support the Paycheck Fairness Act and close racial and gender gaps.

YWCA USA CEO, Margaret Mitchell, joins Leadership 18 to urge Congressional Leadership to support the Charitable Act and its renewal and expansion of the universal charitable deduction through 2024.

YWCA is undaunted in our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. YWCA USA joined more than 100 gender equity organizations telling Congress 5 key priorities for the gender justice movement.

YWCA secured many wins during the FY2023 Budget and Appropriations process in the areas of gender-based violence, child care, and housing.

This one pager outlines YWCA's call to members of Congress to act on several health, economic, safety, and racial justice priorities to strengthen YWCA programs and services, and advance racial justice and gender equity.

This full report explores YWCA's call to members of Congress to act on several health, economic, safety, and racial justice priorities to strengthen YWCA programs and services, and advance racial justice and gender equity.

YWCA USA expresses support for the nomination of Rosemarie (Rosie) Hidalgo to serve as the next Director of the Office on Violence Against Women at the U.S. Department of Justice.

YWCA USA urges Speaker Pelosi to bring the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act to the floor for a vote before the end of the year.

YWCA USA urges Majority Leader Schumer to bring the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) to the Senate floor for a standalone vote.

YWCA USA urges Majority Leader Schumer to bring the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) to the Senate floor for a standalone vote.

CEO of YWCA USA, Margaret Mitchell, praises locals for their work following the 2022 midterm election.

YWCA USA strongly urges Attorney General Garland and Secretary Cardona to update and publish school discipline guidance under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify all students’ right to be free from racial discrimination.

YWCA USA urges Members of Congress to strengthen and pass YWCA’s FY2023 appropriations priorities.

This letter outlines YWCAs Appropriations request for FY2023 advocating for funding for serval major YWCA priorities and programs.

This spotlight on Pennsylvania women provides a brief overview of their concerns and priorities heading into the 2022 midterm elections. Drawn from YWCA USA’s fifth national survey of women in the United States, this data centers the women of Pennsylvania whose voice are critical yet frequently overlooked in policy discussions, and frames clear expectations for legislative actions to address their concerns and priorities.

This spotlight on North Carolina women provides a brief overview of their concerns and priorities heading into the 2022 midterm elections. Drawn from YWCA USA’s fifth national survey of women in the United States, this data centers the women of North Carolina whose voice are critical yet frequently overlooked in policy discussions, and frames clear expectations for legislative actions to address their concerns and priorities.

This spotlight on Texas women provides a brief overview of their concerns and priorities heading into the 2022 midterm elections. Drawn from YWCA USA’s fifth national survey of women in the United States, this data centers the women of Texas whose voice are critical yet frequently overlooked in policy discussions, and frames clear expectations for legislative actions to address their concerns and priorities.

This spotlight on Arizona women provides a brief overview of their concerns and priorities heading into the 2022 midterm elections. Drawn from YWCA USA’s fifth national survey of women in the United States, this data centers the women of Arizona whose voice are critical yet frequently overlooked in policy discussions, and frames clear expectations for legislative actions to address their concerns and priorities.

This spotlight on Georgia women provides a brief overview of their concerns and priorities heading into the 2022 midterm elections. Drawn from YWCA USA’s fifth national survey of women in the United States, this data centers the women of Georgia whose voice are critical yet frequently overlooked in policy discussions, and frames clear expectations for legislative actions to address their concerns and priorities.

This one pager explores how women and women of color are threated by gun violence and highlights relevant legislative actions and priorities headed into the 2022 Midterm Election.