YWCA Boulder County Blog & News

Persimmon Early Learning: Because Quality Child Care Empowers Women

Friday, July 21, 2023

YWCA Boulder County aligns our programs with our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. One of the pillars of our work is economic advancement for women and families. Our keystone program Persimmon Early Learning, a critical community resource for over 40 years, provides reliable, quality child care that makes it possible for women to… Continue Reading Persimmon Early Learning: Because Quality Child Care Empowers Women

Guest opinion: Despite national setback, we’re commemorating Roe in Colorado

Friday, February 24, 2023

Posted Jan. 20, 2023 in the Boulder Beat Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 Norma McCorvey, left, who was Jane Roe in the 1973 Roe v. Wade case, with her attorney, Gloria Allred, outside the Supreme Court in April 1989, where the Court heard arguments in a case that could have overturned the Roe v. Wade decision.… Continue Reading Guest opinion: Despite national setback, we’re commemorating Roe in Colorado

Exploring Race and Racism Pilot Program at Southern Hills Middle Sc

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Exploring Race and Racism Pilot Program at Southern Hills Middle School YWCA Boulder County is on a mission to eliminate racism, and last year we actively supported an important pilot program launched by a White 6th grade teacher in partnership with a Black poetic-storyteller. When our CEO, Debbie Pope, learned that racially motivated bullying against… Continue Reading Exploring Race and Racism Pilot Program at Southern Hills Middle Sc

May 19, 2022, Boulder Weekly – “Truth is, it does happen here” (sexual violence among Boulder County teens)

May 14, 2022, Daily Camera/Longmont Times Call/Yahoo News – Thousands in Longmont and Boulder speak out for reproductive rights Saturday

May 14, 2022, Longmont Leader – Boulder and Longmont march for reproductive health rights

April 26, 2022, Shoutout Colorado – Meet Debbie Pope, CEO, YWCA Boulder County

April 25, 2022, Longmont Leader – New documentary sheds light on issues of racism within Boulder County

April 13, 2022, Daily Camera – YWCA, NAACP to host screening, panel discussion about documentary

March 18, 2022, KGNU – YWCA of Boulder County Celebrates 100 Years and Continues to Empower Women

February 17, 2022, Daily Camera – Keeping the momentum going: advocates work to draw attention to prevalence of sexual assault

February 6, 2022, Daily Camera/Colorado Hometown Weekly – Panelists to discuss sexual violence prevention

December 16, 2021, Longmont Leader – Coming up on 100 years of service, YWCA Boulder County isn’t slowing down

October 2, 2021, Daily Camera – Longmont and Boulder rally with nation for abortion rights Saturday

October 1, 2021, KGNU – Why We March: Women Speak Out

September 22, 2021, Daily Camera – YWCA, NAACP presentation dispels myths around critical race theory

June 3, 2021, Daily Camera – YWCA’s Dancing with Boulder Stars returns to Boulder Theater
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June 3, 2021, NMBLStrategies.com – Four Nonprofit Triumphs During the Pandemic

June 2, 2021, Daily Camera – SVVSD panel discussion to center on experiences of families of color

February 18, 2021, Boulder Weekly – What The Shecession Reveals About How We Value Women’s Work

February 1, 2021, Westword.com – Free Things to Do in Denver This Week: Closing the Inequity Gap for Women in the Workplace

January 26, 2021, Authority Magazine/Medium.com – Shiquita Yarbrough of YWCA Boulder County: 5 Steps We Must Take to Truly Create An Inclusive, Representative, and Equitable Society

December 7, 2020, FOX31/KDVR – Colorado’s Best: High-quality, Affordable Child Care at Persimmon Early Learning of the YWCA

December 2020, The NonProfit Times – 2020 Was No Harmonic Convergence for Nonprofits

October 22, 2020, Boulder Weekly – What to do when there’s ‘nothing’ to do … : YWCA of Boulder County hosts Talking to Kids About Racism

September 1, 2020, Daily Camera – YWCA Hosting Safe Child Care Webinar

September 1, 2020, Authority Magazine/Medium.com – How Debbie Pope of YWCA Boulder County Tackles The Extreme Work Life Balance Of Being A Woman Business Leader During COVID-19

June 24, 2020, FOX31/KDVR – Colorado’s Best: Enroll Your Child – Persimmon Early Learning of the YWCA Boulder County

YWCA Boulder County Announces Women’s Freedom March on July 9, 2022
June 24, 2022

YWCA Boulder County Announces March for Reproductive Health Rights
May 9, 2022

YWCA Boulder County Announces 2022 Annual Gala
January 26, 2022

YWCA Boulder County Announces Persimmon Early Learning Grand Opening
July 27, 2021

YWCA Boulder County Announces Dancing with Boulder Stars 2021 Fundraising Event
April 29, 2021

YWCA Boulder County Announces Zayo Group’s $10,000 Gold Statue Level Presenting Sponsorship
February 18, 2021

YWCA Boulder County Announces 2021 Annual Gala “Lights, Camera, TAKE ACTION”
February 3, 2021

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