YWCA Boulder County Announces Dash and Bash 2018 Fundraising Event

July 24, 2018  By Yanique Bundick, 9th Grader, YWCA Brooklyn LEAD Participant Being a first-generation Haitian American woman, I grew up in a culture and society that constantly reminded that I have to be a “lady” at all times – and most times that meant being seen and not heard. Being part of YWCA Brooklyn… Continue Reading My Voice Matters—The Importance of Fighting for Change

July 12, 2018  Last week, YWCA USA, YWCA Lincoln, and YWCA Lower Cape Fear joined nearly half a million Black women in all their beauty and diversity in New Orleans for the largest ever Essence Festival. We were thrilled to launch a partnership with Essence’s Path to Power activation to highlight the important work our YWCAs do across the country to empower women, particularly women of… Continue Reading Not a Moment, but a Movement: YWCA’s Impact at Essence Fest 2018

July 11, 2018  By Dominique Cravins, student, YWCA USA Mission Impact intern Growing up, my parents instilled in me the history and importance of voting. My parents lovingly explained that voting was a great responsibility, as women and minorities were not always allowed to vote. Understanding this history, impacted and shaped the way I viewed… Continue Reading #YourVoteMatters: The Importance of the Ballot