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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…