YWCA Blog

September 10th is National Suicide Prevention Day. In this year’s theme, “Creating Hope through Action,” we aim to create hope for the future. This initiative is made possible by working together as a community to raise awareness about suicide and suicide prevention. In addition, assisting those in need with suicide prevention resources and support. Destigmatizing… Continue Reading Suicide Prevention Resources: What You Need to Know

Today is Moms’ Equal Pay Day, the day to symbolize how far into the year women must work to make what men did in the previous year. Women are paid 80 cents on the dollar for the same work as men. Mothers are paid even less at 74 cents on the dollar for full-time employees.… Continue Reading Moms’ Equal Pay Day

It’s been 103 years since the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting (some) women the right to vote in 1920. Women of color were blocked both by violence and oppressive legislation from taking part in this pivotal moment in our country’s history. As we approach another election season, the parallels between… Continue Reading Women’s Equality Day