YWCA USA Statement on 2022 Midterm Election
CEO of YWCA USA, Margaret Mitchell, praises locals for their work following the 2022 midterm election.
YWCA USA CEO, Margaret Mitchell responds to overturning of the landmark case, Roe v. Wade
YWCA USA CEO, Margaret Mitchell responds to overturning of the landmark case, Roe v. Wade
End the Criminalization of Students, Invest in Counselors, Safer Environment for Kids
YWCA USA joined this letter endorsing the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act as it would prohibit the use of federal funds for maintaining police in schools and invest funding to help schools hire counselors, social workers, and other trauma-informed support personnel necessary to create safe and inclusive learning environments.
Solidarity Statement on Recent Wave of Hate Crimes Against Asian Community
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's statement condemning misogynistic and racist attacks and is united with our local allies in demanding community-centered responses to better support Asian women and elders, who have been disproportionately impacted by the increase in violence.
Nonprofit Coalition Applauds Provisions in American Rescue Plan
YWCA USA joined this letter to celebrate many helpful aspects of the law and urge Congress and the Administration to quickly take action to enact further relief for charities and nonprofits.
Support Underpaid Workers: Raise the Wage Act
YWCA USA joined this letter to call on all Members of Congress to finally give nearly 32 million workers the raise they have fought so hard to secure by raising the minimum wage to $15 by 2025 generating $107 billion in higher wages for workers.
Include Nonprofits in Paycheck Protection Program Improvements
YWCA USA joined this letter supporting language that would clarify that “a nonprofit organization shall be eligible to receive a covered loan if the nonprofit organization employs not more than 500 employees per physical location of the organization.
Women's Community Statement on President Trump's Removal
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Vice President Pence, members of the Cabinet, and Members of Congress to remove President Trump from office immediately following the January 6th attack on our democracy.
Support Census Deadline Extensions Act
YWCA USA joined Independent Sector's letter expressing thanks for the introduction of S. 4571, the Census Deadline Extensions Act of 2020, and offer support.
Main Street Lending Program Doesn't Support All Nonprofits
YWCA USA joined this letter in support of fixing the Main Street Lending Program and including provisions in the next COVID-19 relief package that ensure mid-sized nonprofit organizations have access to forgivable loans
More Funding for Nonprofits in the Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Senate leadership to include additional emergency funding to support nonprofit organizations in the next COVID-19 relief bill.
Oppose the Secure and Protect Act of 2019
YWCA USA joined this letter expressing our strong opposition to S. 1494, the Secure and Protect Act of 2019 as this bill supports harmful immigration policies and will make sweeping changes to critical safety programs, including asylum, impacting thousands in need of protection.
Invitation to United Nations' Special Rapporteur on Racism
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Pompeo to extend an invitation to Professor E. Tendayi Achiume of the United Nations to conduct an official fact-finding visit to examine the historic and present marks of racism and racial discrimination that have presented new and renewed, alarming trends of racism in the United States.