Racial Justice & Equity

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Pair of clasped hands in heart shapeOur Goal:  Eliminate Racism.  Empower Women.

YWCA Boulder County believes that together, we can face the challenges of our community to work towards a more just and equitable society for all. Our team is dedicated to advancing our mission to eliminate racism and empower women through expanded programming and increased services.

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Latina Achievement Support

Latina Achievement Support, or LAS, encourages students to reach their academic and personal goals.
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Reading to End Racism

Reading to End Racism (RER) uses trained volunteers to read with children and spark discussion about eliminating racism, bullying and discrimination.
STEM E3

STEM E3

STEM E3 emphasizes education, employment and entrepreneurship for young women of color in fifth-eighth grades.

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Racial Justice & Equity Education

We provide training for individuals and organizations committed to being anti-racist.
Empower Women sign at Womxn's March

Advocacy

YWCA advocates for policy and legislation that positively impacts racial justice and the economic advancement, health and safety of women and girls.