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
CDBG Report: Improving Lives and Strengthening Communities
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coalition announces its latest report Improving Lives, Strengthening Communities and calls on Congress to provide robust funding – at least $4.2 billion for formula grants -- in FY23 to invest in community-based activities benefit low- and moderate-income persons
Response to Attacks on the Right of Students to Learn About Historical and Ongoing Racial Oppression
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter stating the importance of students learning true history and support critical race theory.
YWCA USA Racism is a Public Health Crisis Policy Statement
YWCA USA's Racism is a Public Health Crisis policy statement examines several social determinants of health and how decades of social, economic, and political laws, policies, and systems created health and well-being for some, but are disproportionately burdening people of color with injury, disease, and premature death.
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 Denouncing the Increase in Antisemitic Hate Crimes
YWCA USA joined this letter to firmly denounce the recent rise in antisemitic hate crimes.
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.
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.
Make Child Care and Early Learning a National Priority
YWCA USA joined NWLC's letter providing recommendations urging the Administration to make child care and early learning a national priority and propose the creation of a new national child care and early learning grassroots advisory body.
Racial Justice & Police Violence Policy Statement
YWCA USA sets forth three core policy priorities to address the on-going racial justice crisis addressing police violence and racism.
Denounce Racism, White Supremacy, and Police Violence
YWCA USA joined this letter calling on all child care and early learning advocates to denounce racism, white supremacy, and police violence; we call upon each of us to do the vital individual and collective anti-racist work that is required as we advocate for a more just and equitable child care system that truly demonstrates that Black families, Black educators, Black children, and Black lives matter.
Statement of Solidarity Against Hate
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's statement standing in solidarity with Asian American and immigrant communities confronting a terrifying spike in COVID-19 related hate incidents.
Lankford Amendment Increase Charitable Giving Deduction in COVID-19 Aid Bill
YWCA USA joined this letter urging an increase to the charitable giving incentive in the Republican COVID-19 relief package to help support nonprofits.
Pass the Raise the Wage Act of 2019
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter to support the Raise the Wage Act of 2019, which would raise the federal minimum wage to $8.55 this year and increase it over the next five years until it reaches $15 an hour in 2024; additionally addressing pay equity and help close the gender wage gap.