Expand and Extend the Universal Charitable Deduction Through at Least 2021 in COVID-19 Relief
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Congress to increase the $300 cap on the above the-line charitable deduction, as provided in the bipartisan CARES Act that passed in March, and to extend its availability through at least 2021 in the next COVID-19 relief package.
Withdraw Proposed Rule Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely
YWCA USA strongly urges the Department of Health and Human Services to withdraw the Proposed Rule in its entirety and to reject any proposal that would cause more harm to women, families, and service providers, particularly during this crisis period caused by COVID-19.
Coalition Shares Criteria for President-elect's Nominations
YWCA USA joined this letter urging President-Elect Biden to appoint individuals who have a demonstrated commitment to upholding civil and human rights, supporting marginalized communities, advancing progressive values, and who are reflective of our nation’s tremendous diversity.
PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaire Burdens Nonprofits
YWCA USA joined this letter expressing the SBA proposed Form 3510, “Paycheck Protection Program Loan Necessity Questionnaire (Non-Profit Borrowers), is unduly burdensome, does not accurately reflect nonprofit operations, and fails to accomplish the goal of statutory review, all at a time while the pandemic continues to strain nonprofits.
Proposed Structural Reforms to Advance the President-elect’s Pledges for Gender Equity
YWCA USA joined this memo to the Biden Transition team outlining proposed structural reforms to advance the President-Elect’s pledges for gender equity and achieve his bold Agenda for Women.
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.
Victims of Crime Act Grants Face Dangerous Funding Cuts
YWCA USA joined this letter calling on Congress to take immediate action to prevent expected catastrophic cuts to Victims of Crime Act (“VOCA”) grants which is a primary source of federal funding for thousands of victim service providers across the nation, including programs serving victims of gender-based violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, trafficking, and drunk driving.
Support Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
YWCA USA joined this letter urging members to cosponsor S.4360/H.R.7848, The Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act, improve the learning environment for children.
Calling for the Relief of Charitable Organizations during COVID-19
YWCA USA joined this letter to the Biden Transition highlighting the urgent federal legislative priorities of organizations serving on the frontlines dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in every community in America.
Encourage More Charitable Giving to Support Nonprofits during COVID-19
YWCA USA joined this letter expressing support for the inclusion of the bipartisan Legacy IRA Act (H.R. 3832) in the “Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020” enabling seniors to make tax-free contributions from their individual retirement accounts (IRA) to charities through life-income plans.
Rescind Executive Order 13950 on Race and Sex Stereotyping
YWCA USA joined this letter urging President Trump to Rescind Executive Order 13950 as it inflicts deep concern and confusion across the nonprofit sector due to its vague terms, its restrictions on speech, and its already-documented chilling effects on workplace diversity and inclusion efforts.
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.
Call for COVID-19 Relief Deal to Avert Further Job Losses and Economic Damage
YWCA USA CEO, Alejandra Y. Castillo, joined Council of Nonprofit's leader letter urging Congressional leadership to return to the negotiating table and stay in Washington until a relief package is enacted that addresses the needs of the nonprofit sector.
Consequences of Inaction on COVID-19 Tax Legislation
YWCA USA joined Council of Nonprofit's letter urging Ways and Means Subcommittee Members to pass legislation that includes COVID-19 tax relief.
We Still Deserve Safety Report: Renewing the Call to End the Criminalization of Women and Girls of Color
YWCA USA authored this briefing paper describing unique and particular ways in which girls and women of color experience racial profiling and criminalization across a range of situations and settings.
Extend the Statutory Reporting Deadlines for the 2020 Census
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Congress to include imperative language in the next Senate COVID-19 relief package (HEALS Act) that would extend the statutory reporting deadlines for the 2020 Census by four months.
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.
Include $50 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Package for Child Care
YWCA USA joined this letter urging leadership to provide at least $50 billion in funding for child care in the next relief package.
Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act to Safeguard the Fundamental Right to Vote
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter urging Congress to Voting Rights Advancement Act to safeguard the fundamental right to voting.
Request to Reform CARES Act to Support Nonprofits
YWCA USA joined Council of Nonprofit's letter urging senators to address four specific issues that support nonprofits in the 4th COVID-19 relief package so nonprofits can continue to provide frontline services to those in need and help our communities recover.