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A Few Words from our CEO

Welcome to the new and improved YWire! I hope you share my excitement about the new format which is mobile optimized and easy-to-read from any device. In addition to reflecting our bold new branding, the new YWire will serve as a user-friendly snapshot of our work at the national office and provide you with regular updates on exciting network news.

The new YWire will be distributed on a bimonthly schedule. In between YWires, you will receive information about breaking YWCA USA news and other important information via the intranet and website, memos sent to leaders and staff, and direct correspondence from your director of member services.

I hope you enjoy this new newsletter as much as we do! It’s just another way that we’re #OnAMission!

Sincerely,

Dara Richardson-Heron, M.D.

YWCA Advocacy Day: August 17

Save the date for this new event, which is a great opportunity to deepen contacts with Members of Congress and expand our work on legislative priorities identified in the local association survey.

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Stand Against Racism: 2016 Successes!

There were nearly 800 stands this year: 144 YWCAs & 647 community sites across 46 states & DC!

SEE HIGHLIGHTS

Collaborative Fundraising

Don’t forget: If you want to participate in the collaborative fundraising program, you must opt-in by June 30, 2016.

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Welcome Alicia!

Join us in welcoming Alicia Gill, YWCA USA’s new director of research and program evaluation. She believes data can help tell our stories and can be both accessible and impactful.

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Thank You

A whopping 80% of you completed the satisfaction survey last month—a new record! This survey and the biennial self-assessment survey help us better plan and provide services, so we thank you!

Watch the policy briefing from YWCA USA’s National Day Of Action on April 28, and read the House and Senate letters signed by 103 YWCAs that same day urging Congress to support full funding of Title IV Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act. WATCH

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2016 Legislative Priorities

YWCA USA is pleased to share our 2016 federal legislative priorities, which remain consistent with our 2015 health and safety, work and family, and racial justice and civil rights priorities as well as our member survey while also reflecting a realistic appraisal of the opportunities for legislative action in this election year. READ MORE

YWCA USA in the News

In March and April, CUNY TV’s “Black America” interviewed YWCA USA’s CEO on economic and racial equality for women and girls, Ebony posted an op-ed about our focus on women and girls of color for Stand Against Racism, and Black Enterprise spoke with our CEO about the most important money lessons.

The Latest in the Resource Library

47 new resources have been added, from a transcript of Stand Against Racism’s policy briefing; to updated and expanded YWCA orientation, history, and mission framework presentations; to nonprofit lobbying and election season guidelines; and more! To quickly access the latest resources, head to the new postings index where they are listed by category and description along with live links. VISIT NOW

Affinity Groups

Staff, board, and volunteers are invited to join any of our nine affinity groups. Upcoming calls include the Racial Justice & Civil Rights Mission Impact Group on June 16 and August 11, the Health & Wellness Network on August 18, and the Fund Development Network on “Using Social Media to Raise Awareness and Get What You Need” on June 14. MORE DETAILS