2020 - YWCA South Hampton Roads

YWCA South Hampton Roads Receives Historic $2 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

NORFOLK, VA – The YWCA South Hampton Roads announced today that it received $2 million, the largest single gift in its history, from MacKenzie Scott. The author and philanthropist noted that her team of non-profit advisors and leaders from historically marginalized sectors carefully examined more than 6,490 organizations and the YWCA South Hampton Roads was… Continue Reading YWCA South Hampton Roads Receives Historic $2 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott

Donor Spotlight: Langley Federal Credit Union

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Authored by Laurel Ramey, Foundation and Event Director, Langley Federal Credit Union. My first time visiting the YWCA South Hampton Roads was to tour their new emergency shelter in November 2019 while it was undergoing significant renovations. I was then invited for a virtual tour of the completed facility in April 2020. During that time,… Continue Reading Donor Spotlight: Langley Federal Credit Union

Virtual Outreach in the time of Social Distancing

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

As social distancing guidelines change the way we work, teach our children, grocery shop, communicate with family, and spend our spare time, it also must change the way we educate ourselves. Worldwide, incidents of domestic violence have reportedly risen as people are ordered to stay in their homes, homes which may not be safe. Community… Continue Reading Virtual Outreach in the time of Social Distancing

How the Norfolk Family Justice Center is helping serve survivors of sexual assault

Thursday, April 2, 2020

The Norfolk Family Justice Center (NFJC) held its grand opening in November 2019 with the goal of providing more comprehensive services to victims of violence, all in one location. The clinic at the NFJC is a safe space that offers medical forensic exams performed by a team of caring sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs). These… Continue Reading How the Norfolk Family Justice Center is helping serve survivors of sexual assault