We Still Deserve Safety Executive Summary
This YWCA USA executive summary outlines recommendations to advance racial justice and safety measures that protect women and girls of color from harm by law enforcement, school resource officers,i immigration authorities, and other state actors.
YWCA USA 2021 FVPSA Impact and Success Stories
This YWCA USA resource highlights YWCA programs and success stories that are supported by FVPSA funding, and are representative of the difference FVPSA makes in the lives of survivors.
Center the Voices and Leadership of Asian American Communities
YWCA USA joind this letter speaking against hate and joins the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in calling for an investment in transformative justice that begins with cross racial dialogue and community-building that address the root causes of violence and hate.
Women’s Rights And Gender Justice Organizations in Support of the Equality Act
YWCA USA joined this letter strongly endorsing the Equality Act because advancing civil rights for LGBTQ people is critical to advancing women’s rights and gender justice.
Support Child Care Funding in the Recovery Package
YWCA USA joined this letter to offer our partnership and support to ensure that equitable economic recovery efforts include provisions that uplift a comprehensive child care and early education system.
YWCA USA Supports Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act
YWCA USA authored this letter urging Congress to pass the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2021 (H.R. 1620).
YWCA USA Supports Xavier Becerra for HHS Secretary
YWCA USA joined this letter supporting the confirmation of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and urge you to vote yes when this vote comes to the Senate floor.
Confirm Julie Su for Deputy Secretary
YWCA USA joined NWLC's letter urging the Senate to support the nomination of Julie Su to be the next Deputy Secretary of Labor.
Support the Nomination of Julie Su for Deputy Secretary
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter urging the Senate to support the confirmation of Julie Su to be the next Deputy Secretary at the Department of Labor.
Support Xavier Becerra for Secretary of Health and Human Services
YWCA USA joined this letter in strong support of confirming Xavier Becerra as the next U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Issues of Concern to Charitable Nonprofits Eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program
YWCA USA joined this letter asking the Small Business Administration and Department of Treasury, as appropriate, to take action so that charitable nonprofits can maintain and expand their operations, including hiring additional workers, to address critical needs that are growing exponentially due to the pandemic.
Approve Vanita Gupta's Nomination for Associate Attorney General
YWCA USA joined NWLC's letter urging the Committee to quickly approve Vanita Gupta's nomination.
YWCA USA Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act 2021 Legislative Fact Sheet
This YWCA Factsheet outlines how the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 will promote safety and provide essential support to survivors.
YWCA USA FY22 Appropriations Requests
This YWCA USA letter outlines the networks appropriations requests for fiscal year 2022 regarding FVPSA, Child Care Development Block Grant, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care, and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program.
State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs FY22 Appropriations Request
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Congress to fund important programs that support gender equality in the FY2022 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations bill and to include related Committee report language to further assist in these efforts.
Extend Paycheck Protection Program Application Deadline
YWCA USA joined this letter requesting that Congress extend the Paycheck Protection Program application deadline from the end of March through the end of the year to adequately assure that all qualifying businesses and nonprofits can access needed PPP relief.
Support the Nomination of Vanita Gupta as Associate Attorney General
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter urging the Senate to confirm Vanita Gupta as soon as possible to be Associate Attorney General.
Support the Nomination of Kristen Clarke as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter urging the Senate to confirm Ms. Clarke as quickly as possible to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.
Include Additional Provisions in COVID-19 Legislation
YWCA USA joined NIIAG's letter to express our support for provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that will bolster community and civic structures that ensure all communities across America, especially Black, Indigenous, and other people of color who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, can rebuild, engage, and thrive.
Support the Nomination of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services
YWCA USA joined this letter supporting of the nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be the next Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).