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The Story Behind YWCA’s 2020 Stand Against Racism Logo
YWCA’s annual Stand Against Racism events aim to strengthen community among those that work toward racial and social justice within Charlotte. The theme of our
The Systemic Issues Exposed By COVID-19
Over the last few months, our community and our country have faced many challenges. From COVID-19 to the killings of Black Americans, each event has
YWCA’s 2020 Stand Against Racism
We take a Stand Against Racism every day by raising awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism and building community among those who work for
Meet the Panelists for YWCA’s 2020 Stand Against Racism Forum
COVID-19 continues to impact loved ones, healthcare workers, service industry workers, children and our entire system. It’s impact challenges everyone to become creative, resourceful and
Defining Racial Justice Terms: Ally
YWCA Central Carolinas has proudly done Racial Justice & Advocacy work in the Charlotte community for 118 years and counting! With our programs, events and advocacy there’s
Defining Racial Justice Terms: Advocacy vs. Activism
YWCA Central Carolinas has proudly done Racial Justice & Advocacy work in the Charlotte community for 118 years and counting! With our programs, events and advocacy there’s
How You Can Take A Stand In 2020!
YWCA’s annual Stand Against Racism events will take place on June 25 and June 26 and we’re excited to invite you in joining us! Even
Facing What Needs To Be Changed
Shortly after the death of George Floyd, YWCA Central Carolinas CEO, Kirsten Sikkelee, released a statement on May 29, 2020. You can view that here.
Working Up A Sweat At Home
Join YWCA’s Director of Fitness, Starr Gargiullo, for exercises throughout the week. You can follow her virtual fitness instruction on Mondays and Fridays on the YWCA
Defining Racial Justice Terms: White Privilege
YWCA Central Carolinas has proudly done Racial Justice & Advocacy work in the Charlotte community for 118 years and counting! With our programs, events and advocacy there’s
A Modified ‘Love to Lift’ Workout
One of the group exercise classes that YWCA Central Carolinas offers at our co-ed facility is ‘Love to Lift.’ ‘Love to Lift’ is a no
YWCA’s Response To Recent Events
Dear YWCA Family, I keep coming back to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. from over 50 years ago, so true today as they
Students Stay Focused On Literacy
YWCA’s Youth Learning Centers continue to support over 200 students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Our after-school and summer session literacy support for students K-5 provide needed stability
Defining Racial Justice Terms: Mass Incarceration
YWCA Central Carolinas has proudly done Racial Justice & Advocacy work in the Charlotte community for 118 years and counting! With our programs, events and advocacy there’s
Get A HIIT Workout With YWCA’s Director of Fitness
Mental and physical health go hand in hand, so YWCA is committed to helping you stay active while our co-ed gym is temporarily closed. Join
YWCA Students Stay Connected
YWCA’s Youth Learning Centers provide after-school and summer session literacy support to students K-5 in Mecklenburg and Union Counties. Due to COVID-19 our Centers are temporarily closed,
Landlocked Swim Practice For Beginners
With our pool still closed, YWCA’s Aquatics Manager, Jeff Nerret, wanted to share some skills for swimmers to practice while stuck on land! These exercises
Swim Practice… On Land
With our pool still closed, YWCA’s Aquatics Manager, Jeff Nerret, wanted to share some skills for swimmers to practice while stuck on land! These exercises
Work Out With YWCA’s Fitness Director
YWCA Central Carolinas’ co-ed gym may be temporarily closed, but we’re still staying active and you can too! Join YWCA’s Director of Fitness, Starr Gargiullo
Defining Racial Justice Terms: Redlining
YWCA Central Carolinas has proudly done Racial Justice & Advocacy work in the Charlotte community for 118 years and counting! With our programs, events and advocacy there’s
Supporting YWCA’s Students
This week, May 4 – May 8, was Teacher Appreciation Week! YWCA Central Carolinas wanted to take a moment and thank our Youth Learning Center
Defining Racial Justice Terms: Structural Racism
YWCA Central Carolinas has proudly done Racial Justice & Advocacy work in the Charlotte community for 118 years and counting! With our programs, events and
Divided Communities
In March, community leaders from Charlotte participated in a 2-day Divided Community Project Think Tank initiative in Chicago, Illinois hosted by The Ohio State University
Reflecting on YWCA’s CLEAR Workshops
In January and February, YWCA Central Carolinas partnered with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to host ‘Communicating Law Enforcement Actions & Responsibilities’ (CLEAR), a 3-day series
YWCA’s Response To The Current Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
A message from Kirsten Sikkelee, CEO of YWCA Central Carolinas: Dear YWCA Family, Governor Cooper issued an executive order closing K-12 public schools statewide until
What’s The Census?
So, it’s 2020 and you’ve been told that you have to participate in the Census, but what does that even mean? Every ten years, the
YWCA’s 2020 We Believe Luncheon
YWCA Central Carolinas celebrated our 118th anniversary of serving women, children and families in the Charlotte region on February 20, 2020. This was also the