YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee Leader Honored with National Purple Ribbon Awards
Congratulations to Sharon K. Roberson, President & CEO of YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee, and advocate Susanne Shepherd Post for being named 2025 Purple Ribbon Award winners by DomesticShelters.org. Sharon was honored as Executive of the Year for her transformational leadership, including a $7.9M shelter renovation and launching Abbie’s Safe Home and Survivors First. Susanne, Survivor of the Year, co-founded Shear Haven, a global domestic violence training program for beauty professionals. Read more at YWCA Nashville’s website.
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2025 Racial Justice Challenge Continues Third Week
We're excited to share that the YWCA's Until Justice Just Is (UJJI) campaign has wrapped up its third week, focusing on the topic of the American Dream. If you haven't done so and want to take part in the challenge, click HERE to sign up!
This year's theme, "Equity in Action: Exposing Myths and Redefining Justice," aims to raise awareness of the impact of institutional and structural racism while fostering community among those committed to advancing justice. The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge serves as the action component of UJJI, providing dedicated time and space to cultivate effective social justice habits regarding race, power, privilege, and leadership.
If you haven't seen it already, we encourage you to watch the first of two Fireside chats hosted by Simone Quartey of YWCA Greenwich, featuring K.J. Bagchi, Vice President at The Leadership Conference’s Center for Civil Rights and Tech. This discussion delves into how misinformation and disinformation disproportionately affect communities of color, the role of technology in civil rights, and the necessity for media literacy and trusted sources. Bagchi will share real-world examples and offer actionable strategies to combat false narratives
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Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and contribute to the fight for justice and equity!
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Funding Opportunity Alert
MetLife Foundation has announced the expansion of its Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP), with a commitment of $5 million to address the essential needs of people with low incomes. YWCAs in 12 geographies are eligible to apply:
Bridgewater, Newark & Whippany, NJ
New York, New York
Philadelphia, PA
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA
Cary & Durham, NC
Dallas, TX
Louisville, KY
Tampa, FL
Grand Rapids, MI
St. Louis, MO
The deadline to apply is May 2. The selected recipients will receive programmatic support through grants between $20,000 and $200,000, for use over a two-year period. Successful projects will be focused on one of the following impact areas:
- Food Security: solutions to increase access to healthy food options.
- Mental Well-Being: solutions to address the growing demand for mental health services.
- Environmental Sustainability: solutions to address local environmental challenges.
- Vibrant Communities: solutions that contribute to a thriving community through access to arts and culture and physical well-being programming.
Learn more about the MetLife Community Impact Grant Program here. Ready to apply? Use this LINK to submit your application |
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YWConnect Rescheduled for May 6
The next YWConnect has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 6, from 3–4 p.m. ET. The original date, April 22, conflicted with travel for the National Leadership Meeting in Scottsdale. As she does each quarter, Margaret will be providing updates on various YWCA USA initiatives and will answer your questions during the 60-minute session.
Register Here.
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