YWCA

Honoring Bertha Pitts Campbell's Legacy

June 2, 2021
Join us on June 10 for our inaugural Bertha Pitts Campbell Equity awards, celebrating community leaders fighting for racial and gender equity today. Our 2021 honorees are the Seattle Storm, Debbie Bird, and Kavya Varkey.

Fixing Our Sick Healthcare System Starts with Our Words

May 26, 2021
In a guest blog post, two Seattle-based doctors and YW partners reflect on the dangers of centering discussions on racial disparities, and how we can dismantle harmful narratives - and move closer to holistic solutions that actually work for BIPOC communities.

Standing Against Racism with Ijeoma Oluo

May 21, 2021
Presented by YWCA's People of Color Executive Council, our 10th Annual Stand Against Racism event went virtual with hundreds of guests joining us in the fight against discrimination.

How YWCA is meeting new needs during COVID-19

April 28, 2021
COVID-19 accelerated inequities for our low-income communities—specifically for BIPOC women, immigrants, and refugees. To address these needs and more, YWCA programs and locations like our Greenbridge Learning Center in White Center adapted to the times.

We share the stories of our program participants, programs, and staff, as well as news about the agency and what’s happening in our King and Snohomish community.

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