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YWCA Dayton Addresses
Gender-Based Violence and Racial Inequity Following August 4th Mass Shooting
On Wednesday, September 4th, Shannon Isom (YWCA Dayton CEO and YWCA USA Board Member) joined Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley on News Center 7 for a live, hour-long forum: “Mass Shootings: Solutions for a Safer Community.” In the aftermath of the tragic mass shooting in Dayton on August 4th, the panel included community leaders and experts who discussed responses and solutions to the rise in violence in Dayton and across the country. Thank you, Shannon, for your leadership in lifting up these critical issues at the intersections of race, gender, and violence. |
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House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee
Earlier today, YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. The hearing, led by El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D-TX), focused on conditions along the southern border and the violence aimed at immigrant communities.
The two-panel hearing was entitled Oversight of the Trump Administration’s Border Policies and the Relationship Between Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Domestic Terrorism, and was attended by Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX).
Castillo’s testimony addressed the interrelated issues of gun violence, racist rhetoric, misogyny and gender-based violence that lie at the heart of America’s surge in domestic terrorism.
You can read her written testimony here and watch the hearing here.
#RestoringDignity
Watch our newest video to learn more about how we are working to restore dignity for those impacted by the humanitarian crisis at our southern border. |
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Organize Your Butterflies
Podcast Episode 11
Run As You Are: How VoteRunLead
Inspires Women to Lead
In the latest episode of “Organize Your Butterflies,” YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo sits down with Erin Vilardi, Founder and Director of VoteRunLead. In this episode, released in conjunction with VoteRunLead’s fifth anniversary celebration, they discuss the untapped potential of women and how VoteRunLead provides the tools and motivation for potential political candidates to step up and lead their communities. They also look ahead to 2020, discuss potential candidates and alumnae, and five ways that men too can support the movement. Listen
Please visit our website page to share, download, and listen to Organize Your Butterflies. Please help us raise awareness by sharing these details to your network, posting it on social media using #YWCAButterflies, and talking about it with your community.
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On Wednesday, a fire at the YWCA Union County (NJ) caused significant damage to their main building. While they are working with their insurance company and believe insurance will cover most, if not all, of their costs, there were eight families residing at the facility who lost their personal belongings.
When asked what help was needed, YWCA Union County CEO, Jan Lilien, indicated VISA gift cards for their clients would be appreciated. If you are able to help, gift cards should be sent to Jan Lilien, YWCA Union County, 1131 East Jersey, Elizabeth, NJ 07201. |
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YWCA USA is Hiring
Please help us recruit new members for our team by sharing these opportunities with your network:
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New Resources Being Added to the YWCA Online Resource Library, Fundraising Webinar Announcement
Please visit our YWCA Online Resource Library. Over the next few months more than 60 new articles, guides, presentations, templates, and tools covering topics related to YWCA leadership, management and planning will be available to view and download. To facilitate access see the list of new postings with resource descriptions and live links. Please email Martha Breunig, mbreunig@ywca.org, with questions. |
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FREE WEBINAR
YWCA USA holds a subscription to the Stanford Social Innovation Review which includes seasonal complimentary webinars. The topic for the September 18th webinar is Giving With the Heart and the Mind – Achieving Impact Through an Intentional Empathetic Strategy. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity. Please click to register. |
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Last Chance to Participate
in the Largest Survey of American Women*
Our partners at the Supermajority Education Fund launched the Women’s Poll which will inform an agenda that can inspire activism, hold candidates and elected officials accountable, and provide a rallying cry for millions of women to engage and mobilize their friends, neighbors, and family to vote in 2020. The Women’s Poll closes on September 8 so this is you LAST CHANCE to share your thoughts: take seven minutes to answer questions about your life and your dreams for the future!
* We know that gender isn’t binary and that many people do not identify as women. For this particular poll, we are soliciting feedback from all people who identify as women |
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YWCA Voter Engagement
National Voter Registration Day is September 24th
We’re excited to provide a small number of T-shirts to all local associations active in voter engagement activities this election. Please complete this form to request your voter engagement T-shirts.
Email questions to our State Advocacy and Civic Engagement Manager Natalie Cone at ncone@ywca.org. |
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