May 25, 2018
We are pleased to provide the following updates:
Centene Pilot Site Training
Last week, YWCA USA hosted a two-day training for our four pilot sites of the Centene Adolescent Wellness Grant: YWCA Brooklyn, YWCA Northwest Louisiana, YWCA Northwest Ohio, and YWCA Watsonville. For the next 24 months these four sites will implement a newly created YWCA curriculum, Young Women Choosing Action. This curriculum is an intersectional, culturally responsive, trauma-informed leadership program designed with the unique challenges and opportunities of low-income young women and young women of color, ages 13 to 19, in mind. Through their participation in this program, young women will develop leadership skills, expand their understanding of their physical and emotional responses to trauma, cultivate a practice of personal well-being, and build their capacity as leaders. After the pilot, we will revise the YWCA curriculum in light of the program evaluation and make the new program available to all associations.
YWConnect
Don’t miss our quarterly YWConnect where you can hear from members of the YWCA USA team about upcoming initiatives. Register for this event, scheduled for this Tuesday, May 29, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Movie Event: Wednesday 5/30
We are excited to partner with Steve Pemberton and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago for the May 30 simulcast of A Chance in the World, a film that explores one boy’s interaction with the foster system. Find an event near you.
YWCA USA Staff Announcement
Danielle Marse-Kapr has decided to pursue new professional opportunities and will be moving on from her role as communications and marketing director at YWCA USA. Her last day on staff will be Saturday, June 9. Danielle has worked in the YWCA movement for nine years, starting as an intern at YWCA Orange County in 2009 and joining the national team in early 2014. She has held a variety of roles, including direct service and advocacy positions, and has contributed to many important YWCA initiatives such as oversight of the 2015/2016 brand refresh. Danielle remains committed to the mission and success of YWCA and will continue to work with YWCA USA on a contract basis for select projects. This is an exciting moment in Danielle’s professional journey. To reach Danielle after June 9, contact daniellemarse@gmail.com.
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