Blogs

August 18, 2017

Please see the following YWCA USA updates:

Charlottesville

We know that many of you, like us, are continuing to respond to the violence and display of white supremacy that we saw over the weekend in Charlottesville, VA. We hope you found the memo we released Monday to be helpful. We also released a statement Tuesday in response to the president's comments equating white supremacists with racial justice advocates. We thank YWCA Canada, who released a wonderful statement of solidarity, as well as the many YWCAs who released similar statements. We hope that you will keep us apprised of how and if white supremacist demonstrations or counter protests are developing in your communities.

Charnesia Corley Statement

We released a joint statement with YWCA Houston this morning calling for justice for Charnesia Corley, who was sexually assaulted by police during a traffic stop.

March for Racial Justice Update (Yom Kippur)

There have been some concerns expressed by the Jewish community about the March for Racial Justice being scheduled during Yom Kippur. The organizers have addressed these concerns in this statement. We acknowledge that this may be an ongoing point of tension for the march. Organizers are working to identify solidarity actions for members of the Jewish community and other communities who may not be able to participate. YWCA USA staff remain involved and hope to move this march forward in an inclusive way and that those most impacted, particularly women and girls of color, are centered in this effort.

Congressional Recess

August recess is in full swing! There's still time to connect with your legislators to discuss the issues most important to your community. Read the August/September Recess Plan for additional guidance.

Money Monday

We are about to start a new fiscal year and a new season of Money Mondays! This year we will host monthly webinars and kick off each quarter with our in-house expertise. Please join Tycely Williams, YWCA USA vice president of development, for our September 11 Money Monday - Building Your Development Strategy. Register now!

Important Dates

• YWCA 101, an introductory webinar to the YWCA USA, will be offered on August 29, September 19, October 24, and November 28. Register your staff, volunteers and board.
• September 11: Money Monday
• October 16 – 20: 2017 Week Without Violence

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