Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the cultural and historical contributions of Americans tracing their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South American and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean.  The month begins on September 15, coinciding with several important anniversaries of independence in Latin American countries, and continues until October 15. Here in Boulder County, Latinx… Continue Reading YWCA Boulder Highlights Hispanic Heritage Month

On August 28, 2020, YWCA USA, the nation’s oldest and largest women’s organization, launched Until Justice Just Is, a campaign designed to bring awareness to the pervasiveness of systemic racism and the organization’s commitment to ending systemic and institutional racism. Against this year’s long overdue nationwide reckoning with racism, communities, companies, and individuals everywhere are… Continue Reading YWCA USA Launches “Until Justice Just Is” Campaign

YWCA Boulder County hosted its first Youth Who Code STEM E3 Virtual Summer Camp in July.  In partnership with Casa de la Esperanza and the City of Longmont Youth Center, YWCA offered a four-day, two-hours-per-day program that sent 21 young students of color on their journey to learn the fundamentals of coding. According to Director… Continue Reading STEM E3 Virtual Summer Camp Supports Longmont Youth

Formerly Called Children’s Alley, Persimmon Early Learning of the YWCA Will Offer High-quality, Affordable Child Care, and Expanded Indoor and Outdoor Learning Areas Persimmon Early Learning of the YWCA will provide a nurturing, creative space for children to learn and grow in redesigned and expanded indoor and outdoor learning areas. The high-quality program will provide… Continue Reading YWCA Boulder County Expands Child Care Facility to Support Boulder County Families