May 10, 2019
YWCA Celebrates all Moms this Mother’s Day
As we approach Mother’s Day this Sunday, YWCA USA celebrates all mothers, from LGBTQ+ parents to adoptive moms, incarcerated mothers, legal guardians, and more. As we continue our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, we strive to address racial disparities in maternal and other health outcomes for women, and to support the health and safety of all moms across the country. Join us as we lift up and support the following calls to action:
- #WithoutMom Campaign: YWCA USA is a proud partner of The Rockefeller Foundation’s #WithoutMom social media campaign that sounds the alarm on the high rates of preventable maternal deaths and champions the solutions that can save mothers’ lives. Join us in amplifying this campaign and sharing what you would not have been able to achieve #WithoutMom. Watch the video and use their social media toolkit to share on social media.
- Black Mamas Bailout: 80% of women in jail are mothers, and many are behind bars with no actual conviction because they can’t afford to pay bail. This week, National Bail Out is bailing out Black mamas and caregivers across 30 U.S. cities to reunite them with their families in time for Mother’s Day. Learn more and support this important work at nationalbailout.org.
- Protect Maternal Health: Support the MOMS Act! Mother’s Day is this Sunday, but not everyone will be able to celebrate. In the U.S., an estimated 700 women die each year during childbirth or from pregnancy-related complications, and 50,000 nearly die. The vast majority of these deaths and complications could be prevented, but Congress must take action on this crisis. Help protect mothers and pregnant people: learn more about the maternal health crisis in the U.S. and urge your Senator to co-sponsor the Modernizing Obstetric Medicine Standards (MOMS) Act (S.116) today!
Communications Webinar on Wednesday
Be sure to register today for our Communications webinar on Wednesday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET to learn how to create videos using just your smartphone — videos that tell stories about your local YWCA and the incredible work you do. This webinar will cover easy ways to make engaging content and best practices for video production, and we encourage you to leverage your new video skills for your website and social media platforms. People of all skill levels are welcome to join us.
YWCA 101
Register now for our YWCA 101 webinar on May 14 at 2:00 p.m. ET. This session is a good opportunity to learn all about YWCA in just one hour. Topics include our rich history and legacy, our Mission Impact Framework, 2019 initiatives, resources and tools, and more in just one hour.
2019 National Conference
Friendly reminder that the last day to register for the 2019 National Conference is May 21. Here are a few additional updates and reminders:
- Register for sessions: Pre-conference and breakout sessions are now live on the conference website! You must register for a session to guarantee your spot, so be sure to review the offerings and sign up today.
- Capitol Hill Day: Registration closes next week: Thank you to everyone who has signed up for Capitol Hill Day on June 6th! You may continue to register for Capitol Hill Day through your National Conference registration. If you do not plan on attending the 2019 National Conference, you can still participate in Capitol Hill Day by signing up here. Registration closes May 16th at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT.
- Capitol Hill Day prep webinars: Please remember to sign up for both of our Capitol Hill Day prep webinars, May 16th at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT or May 29th at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT. Each webinar will go over different aspects of Hill day and how to conduct meetings. Additions and updates will be provided on May 29th. If neither of those times work for you, email advocacy@ywca.org to schedule an alternative time!
- Delta discount code: Use YWCA’s discount code with Delta Airlines for travel to the National Conference! When booking from Delta, enter the code 13-1624-103 at the time of purchase to receive up to a 10% discount.
Register for a VoteRunLead training in your community
On Saturday, May 18th, our partners at VoteRunLead will be hosting #RunAsYouAre 2019, a day-long workshop for women who want to run for office and support other women who want to run. VoteRunLead’s signature “How to Run for Office” trainings will be in 20 cities across the country, led by VoteRunLead’s national certified trainers. This training is free to all of the YWCA community, staff and clients. The code YWCA can be applied at registration. Share this opportunity with your networks with this social media toolkit.
Email runasyouare@voterunlead.org if you need financial/scholarship assistance to help with the registration fee, transportation or child care costs for that day.
United Nations Civil Society Conference
The 68th UN Civil Society Conference will be held August 26-28 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is currently accepting workshop applications that advance this year's theme, “Building Inclusive and Sustainable Cities and Communities." You’ll see from the call for workshop proposals that they are looking for action-oriented workshops that focus on learning and innovation and demonstrate partnerships across a range of issue areas—including women and girls, youth empowerment, and economic development.
We’d love to lift up YWCA programs and expertise at this conference! Please email cbeane@ywca.org by Tuesday, May 14th if you have a program or idea that you’d like to highlight at this conference. Not sure? Learn more about last year’s program and workshops.
Important Dates
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