October 13, 2017
We are pleased the share the following YWCA USA updates:
California Fires
We have been checking-in with the local associations impacted by the California fires. Diane Masseth-Jones, executive director of YWCA North Orange County (near Anaheim) tells us that the Southern California fire that began in the Anaheim hills has created damage and disruption, but is now abating. The fires are now 40% under control. Diane reports that the community is "getting back to normal." Tanis Crosby, CEO of YWCA Silicon Valley, indicates they have had a lot of smoke in South Bay – which was significant on Wednesday but seems to be improving. They have one staff member on evacuation alert. Please continue to keep these associations, and all who are impacted, front of mind in the coming days.
Policy Update and Recess Plan
Be sure to read the most recent policy update and get ready for in-district action using the new recess plan.
Week Without Violence: Starts Monday!
- To date, we have over 100 YWCAs and partners registered across 36 states. If you have not yet registered your events, please do so today!
- Join our #WWV17 Twitter chat on Thursday, October 19, at 3:00 p.m. ET! We will focus on racial justice approaches to ending gender-based violence. You can find the list of Twitter chat questions, schedule, and promotional sharegraphics in this toolkit. Please use the sharegraphics to promote the event with your network! You can also find them online.
- Send us your blog submissions!
Development: Year in Review
We've been busy at work with our development efforts this year, read a snapshot of FY17 through our
Year in Review. We look forward to continued work with you in FY18.
Geo-Network Meetings
In FY18, geo-network meetings will be held in conjunction with YWCA USA board meetings. The first 2017-18 geo-network meeting will be held in Seattle for the Western Network from October 31 to November 1, and will include a conversation with our new CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo and a reception with YWCA USA board of directors. Register now. Questions? Contact Rita Ryder, director of member services.
Important Dates
Questions about what you read today? Contact communications@ywca.org.
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