May 4, 2018
LCBI Registration Closes in One Week
The registration deadline for LCBI is fast approaching. Be sure to register before May 11. Want to learn more? Check out workshop descriptions on the conference website!
Take Action to Protect SNAP
The House Farm bill threatens to deny food to 2 million people, including children, veterans, women, and people with disabilities. On Tuesday, May 8th, call your members of Congress and tell them to"Vote NO on H.R. 2, the Farm Bill!" Dial 1-888-398-8702 to be connected to your Representative's office. Engage on social media using #HandsOffSNAP – especially during the 1:00pm ET hour. Learn more about the issues here.
Stand Against Racism Assessment
With another successful Stand Against Racism behind us, we are eager to assess our impact and determine new goals and adjustments for next year. Please keep an eye out for a survey in the coming days. Remember to record the number of attendees that came out for your event!
Money Monday
Don’t forget to register for the next Money Monday on May 14th at 3pm EDT for Powering Philanthropy with YWCA Cass Clay. Join us.
Stand Against Racism Briefing
On Thursday, April 26, YWCA USA hosted a standing-room-only congressional briefing to highlight legislative solutions to end racial profiling and criminalization of women and girls of color. We were delighted to be joined by Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman, Robin L. Kelly, Yvette D. Clarke, and Sheila Jackson Lee, who each provided remarks, as well as representatives of YWCA Greater Austin, YWCA Dayton, and key partner organizations. Find resources and speaker bios here, and watch the briefing on the Stand Against Racism website. Take action today to end racial profiling and the criminalization of women and girls of color.
Grant Opportunity
MissionBox is offering one $3,500 cash grant award (USD) to a registered nonprofit or charity, from anywhere in the world, that significantly contributes to the empowerment and/or well-being of teens (13-19 years of age). Read more.
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