April 5, 2019
Stand Against Racism: April 25 - 28
Our 13th annual Stand Against Racism campaign is three weeks away. We’re excited to show our collective impact during this network-wide campaign.
- Toolkit updates: We’ve added more items to the online toolkit. Log-in to the Stand Against Racism website to check out additional campaign graphics, posters, and our new social media toolkit. Use these resources to help amplify your work, promote your event, and post on social media about your efforts to Stand Against Racism.
- Order merchandise: If you’re interested in purchasing items from the Stand Against Racism online store, be sure to place your orders by this Monday, April 8, to guarantee delivery by April 24.
- Register your events: Once you register a profile with the Stand Against Racism website, don’t forget to also register your event by filling out information under the “Create Event” tab on your dashboard — your event will be promoted on our interactive map and you’ll be helping to track our national impact!
- Join our Twitter chat on April 26: Join our #StandAgainstRacism Twitter chat, “Expanding the Immigrant Narrative,” on Friday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. ET. We’ll share more information about the chat soon, but for now, mark your calendars, and encourage your networks and friends to do the same!
- Take the pledge: Take the Stand Against Racism pledge, encourage your friends and family to do the same, and share the pledge with everyone at your local association and beyond! The pledge is a good way to commit yourself to this important work and demonstrate the impact of this YWCA-led movement.
- Urge Congress to take a Stand Against Racism: Let’s raise our voices together to urge Members of Congress to ensure women, children, and families can arrive and live in the U.S. without fear, harm, or discrimination. Please join YWCA USA and the entire YWCA network in urging Congress to take a stand against racism by adding your YWCA to this letter by Wednesday, April 24.
VAWA 2019 Passes the House
On April 4, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1585) was passed by the House of Representatives. This crucial legislation increases protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Learn more from our VAWA legislative fact sheet and our VAWA Impact fact sheet, and stay tuned for the upcoming fight in the Senate. Take action now to thank your Representative for voting YES on H.R.1585!
Celebrate our Global YWCA Movement
April 24 is World YWCA Day, a day when YWCAs around the world celebrate our shared movement and our global work with women and girls. This year, on Wednesday, April 24, the YWCA World Service Council and YWCAs across the USA will commemorate the day with events, including celebrations in San Jose and Clairmont, California; Greensboro, North Carolina; Cortland, New York; Akron, Ohio. The theme this year is “Young Women Transforming Power Structures.” Download the 2019 toolkit for suggestions on ways to celebrate and engage YWCA members and friends.
2019 National Conference: Registration is OPEN
Registration for our national conference on June 5-8 is now open! Visit the National Conference website for more information about the agenda and booking your stay in Washington, DC. During our four days together, we will spend time learning from and alongside one another, working to enhance our individual and collective ability to provide transformative service and leadership in our communities. You’ll leave inspired and excited for our journey ahead. Register today!
Know any individuals, organizations or businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities for our National Conference? Please take a moment to learn more in our e-sponsorship packet. Email Tycely Williams with any questions or suggestions.
New Funding Opportunity from Immigration Partners
With Stand Against Racism 2019: No Hate. No Fear. approaching, consider applying for Protecting Immigrant Families, Advancing Our Future (PIF) campaign’s new funding opportunity! This funding will support organizations in engaging with their networks and disseminating accurate, understandable information about the conditions under which public charge factors can be taken into account for immigration purposes — and when they cannot. Preference will be given to organizations and coalitions well-positioned to directly interface with immigrant communities, monitor the impact of public charge and other anti-immigrant policies, and diversify the breadth of immigrant and people of color voices in the PIF campaign. Review the Request for Proposals (RFP) to learn more. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on April 15!
Network Meetings Update
Thank you to those who attended the Atlanta Network meeting! We look forward to seeing more of you in Salt Lake City next week. Documents for both meetings can be accessed here. For those unable to attend one of the meetings, sections of the meetings will be recorded and posted for you to view and provide comments in the near future.
YWCA 101 Coming Up!
Register now for our next YWCA 101 webinar on Tuesday, May 14 at 2:00 p.m. ET. This inspiring and informational session is a great opportunity for local association staff and board members to learn all about the YWCA in just one hour! Topics include:
- Our rich history and legacy
- Our Mission Impact Framework
- Our national scale and reach
- 2019 initiatives, including an update on our new business plan
- Upcoming events, including the June National Conference in Washington, D.C.
- Qualities associated with highly successful associations
- Resources and tools available to support local association leaders
The Census is Right Around the Corner
Our partners at Nonprofit Vote have put together some great resources to help you get informed, educated, and motivated to get out the count for the 2020 Census. Please check out their website NonprofitsCount: 2020 Census to see Census fact sheets, organizational tips, and more.
YWCA Blogs
Read our new blog post “Simply Hiring People of Color Is Not a Racial Equity Strategy,” by policy and program assistant Lily Eisner, about sharing the burden of racial equity work in the workplace.
Important Dates
Questions about what you read today? Contact communications@ywca.org.
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