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.
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.
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.
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.
Support Election Provisions in the HEROS Act
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter urging senators to support HEROES Act election protection provisions and voting rights.
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
Request for Guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program
YWCA USA joined Council of Nonprofit's letter urgently requesting that the Trump Administration take action to address critical administrative and regulatory issues arising from federal legislation in response to the COVID-19 crisis and provide guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program.
Strengthen The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 (JPA)
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter urging Congress to Strengthen The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 (JPA) and include the policy changes our coalition offers in order to perfect this bill and rectify the systemic racism that has taken the lives of countless Black and Brown people.
Continue Funding for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program and the Personal Responsibility Education Program
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Congress to continue funding for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program and the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP), and to protect the integrity of those programs improving maternal and infant health as FY21 appropriations are determined.
Civil Rights Principles for Safe, Healthy, and Inclusive Schools
YWCA USA joined this letter listing of principles to include in legislation to ensure Black children and all children are treated fairly in our nation’s schools addressing trauma, school discipline, and more.
Request to Investigate the Death of George Floyd
YWCA USA joined this letter urging the U.S. Department of Justice to fully investigate the circumstances surrounding Mr. Floyd’s death as well as the Minneapolis Police Department’s long history of brutality against Black and Brown individuals in the community it serves.