Celebrating Remarkable Women
On October 18, 2018 we held our annual Women of Achievement and Donor Recognition Ceremony. This ceremony is an opportunity to thank the donors that have continued to support the…
Empowered With a Vote
Voting. We all learn about it from an early age, even partake in it at an elementary level: voting on what movie the class will watch on an off day,…
Success In The Modern World
For the most part, the United States is composed of an individualistic culture. The general norm and expectation of those who’ve “made it” is that they are able to function…
At Christmas, we give
On Tuesday I read stories to my daughter’s preschool class. More on reading and the importance of early literacy in a later post… I chose to read The Book with…
Healthy Cooking Classes for the Body and Budget
In many cultures, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and that is no different at the YWCA. Since 2012, the Women in Transition program at the YWCA has…
Open Enrollment: Important Information for Women and Families
Attention: Open Enrollment for 2018 Marketplace plans begins November 1 and lasts until December 15. Now is the time to act! All consumers, new and renewing, should return to the…
Board Member and President-Elect Receives Distinguished Award
A big congratulations to our board member, and president-elect, Soamoya Rankins for receiving the 2017 Global Diversity & Inclusion Award at Bank of America in honor of her volunteerism and support of…
Graduating Class of YWCA’s “Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’ By World”
On August 1, nine participants received recognition for their completion of the YWCA's "Getting Ahead in a Just-Getting' by World." During this fifteen series, women better understand what poverty means…
YWCA Partners with Renaissance West Community Initiative
When our YWCA was invited to submit a competitive proposal to provide high-quality case management to families living in public housing at Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI), our team jumped…
1902 Society Member Shares Nutrition Tips with Participants
After a recent book club meeting where YWCA staff and friends discussed homelessness in the community, 1902 Society member, Tyler Harding, wanted to volunteer with other YWCA programs. She decided…
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