What We’re Grateful For
The holidays can be hard. Whether you've recently gone through loss, returning to a community that holds different values than your own or you just don't enjoy these particularly greetings…
How You Can Grow Your Capacity As An Advocate for Racial Equity
I will never forget the time a few years ago when a girlfriend of mine - a woman of color - gently but firmly redirected me. She told me that…
A Night For The Books
Last night, November 6, 2018, history was made in the USA. As an organization focused on the mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity…
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…
2018 We Believe Annual Luncheon
Dear Friends, Thank you for making our event such a success! We are happy to announce that gifts made for our 2018 We Believe fundraising luncheon total $246,181 and gifts continue to arrive! We…
Guest Blogger Justin Perry applauds Dr. Carol Quillen’s keynote
It was strong to see Davidson College President Carol Quillen use the example of the Central Park 5 and how the victimization of an Ivy League educated woman brought out the dehumanization…
YWCA Takes a #StandAgainstRacism in Charlotte
It was a powerful and amazing afternoon Uptown today, speaking with our friends and neighbors and sharing hopes, pledges, and a little drumming to bring an end to racism in…
Film Screening & Discussion on Racial Disparity
This month, YWCA hosted a screening of the Netflix documentary “13th” with a discussion by professional facilitator on diversity and inclusion, Deborah Walker. Over 80 people of diverse age, gender…
Sr. Simone Campbell Holds Voter Education Workshop
On November 3, a week before the election, Sister Simone Campbell, long-time friend of the YWCA known for the "Nuns on the Bus" initiative of Network Lobby, stopped by to…