YWCA held our third virtual Inspire Luncheon on September 15 with over 1,000 supporters in attendance. Thank you for helping us raise over $700,000 in support of women and families in our region.

In 1991, Anita Hill made history testifying before Congress about sexual harassment and confronting her abuser on national TV in front of millions. Since then, Anita has been at the forefront of the fight for justice for women and people of color, forging paths to equality inside and outside of the workplace.

YWCA supports the reproductive freedom of all people to make fundamental decisions about whether and when to have children. We must use this moment to declare our vision for what full rights look like for all of us, for our children, and for generations to come.

Widely thought of as African American Independence Day, Juneteenth is a celebration of the official end of slavery. Serving as a symbol of total freedom from slave trade across all states, today Juneteenth provides an opportunity to reflect on what progress is still needed, as well as celebrate Black joy and community.

Last month we held our 11th annual Stand Against Racism, focused on discussing media, race, and gender. Learn what our expert panelists had to say about breaking down barriers to representation in media.

Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes is a trailblazing inspiration to generations of Black athletes and the featured speaker of YWCA’s upcoming event, Winning Within: Resilience, Mental Health & the Next Generation.