Open Letter to Persimmon Early Learning Donors
“For many families, especially families of color, the number one challenge is affordable daycare….The YWCA gave me a safe space for my girls while I was able to pursue my career.” - Any Chacon Ortega
Voices that Matter - a Conversation with Ivy
Ivy Andreula, a STEM E3 participant and busy middle schooler, took time to talk with us about her experience with YWCA Boulder County’s STEM program. Listen in as we talked about how the program is meeting the needs of young women today, and changing systems for the future.
Give Early for CO Gives Day
Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 10 but you can give early starting on November 1. Join the statewide wave of generosity! It’s easily the best day to give.
Closing the Wealth Gap with Financial Literacy
In November, YW+A partnered with Capital One to host financial literacy to high school students.
Voices for Equity: RER Volunteers Foster Inclusion in Boulder Schools
At just two elementary schools, over 800 students participated in RER sessions, and the impact was palpable.
Empowering Futures: YWCA STEM E3 Students Experience AI and Inspiration at Google Boulder
On November 11, YWCA Boulder County partnered with Google to host more than 40 middle school students from 14 schools throughout Boulder County. Held at Google’s Boulder office, it was an inspiring "Jam Session" that explored the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through hands-on activities, insider insights, and lively discussions.
Gift Drive! Spread Holiday Cheer This Season
Persimmon Early Learning Gift Drive Dates:
Gift drop off: Nov 13 - Dec 6
Call to make an appointment to shop: Dec 2-6
Gift shopping days: Dec 9 - Dec 19
Museum of Boulder Field Trip
Persimmon Early Learning’s fitness instructor April led children in our Wobbler class - ages 1-2 years - on a field trip to The Museum of Boulder.
Building Community at Anderson Farms: YW+A’s Fall Field Trip
YW+A advocates, along with 26 students, came together at Anderson Farms for an afternoon of bonding, laughter, and a bit of adventure.
November is Native American Heritage Month!
November is Native American Heritage Month! Join YWCA in recognizing the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people in the United States!
Get Out the Vote Rally
A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at today's Get Out the Vote Rally! It was a powerful, high-energy event and it was great to have so many people in our community show up and let their voices be heard. Special thanks to our partner organizations, DJ CIN, and our speakers (pictured).
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day
YWCA Boulder will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14 for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
YW+A Students Visit Front Range Community College
YWCA’s Young Women+ Achievement program took a field trip to Front Range Community College’s Boulder County Campus in Longmont. The group consisted of 19 students from three Boulder Valley High Schools: Broomfield, New Vista and Arapahoe Ridge.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15 - Oct 15) celebrates the U.S.'s rapidly growing Hispanic and Latinx Community. The U.S. Hispanic population is the largest minority group, according to the U.S. census.
Supporting our Young People: The Critical Role of Mental Health
When asked what topics are critical for success for high schoolers in our Young Women+ Achievement Program, our advocates responded with a resounding need for mental health support. Read what we're doing about it.
Celebrating Impact: Reading to End Racism’s New Jean Gore Library
Reading to End Racism kicked off the school year by unveiling the new YWCA Boulder County Jean Gore Library.
Empowering Women and Supporting Communities
YWCA’s Community Engagement and Equity team delivers 150 backpacks to Persimmon Early Learning families, El Centro Amistad, A Precious Child. Donations made by "Inspiring Women In Bunzl" (IWIB) conference.
2024 Luncheon Awardees
Announcing Our Luncheon Awardees: Nan E. Joesten, Reiland Rabaka, Ph.D. and Isabella Grace Cohn.
Judges Announced for Last Dance
Announcing 2024 Dancing with Boulder Stars Judges! After 15 year, this is our Last Dance. Learn more and buy your tickets for this final curtain call.
STEM E3 Sessions Fill Quickly
Last month YWCA's STEM E3 program held two exciting and packed Jam Sessions for our middle school students, leaving them energized for a future in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM).
Sessions at Google in Boulder and Seagate Technology in Longmont included facility and lab tours, lab activities, lunch, and a panel with employees spanning topics such as career paths, study opportunities, internships.