Calling All Members of the Movement
The YWCA Advocacy Committee works year-round to create a more just world through advocacy, civic engagement, and community education. Join Us.
My Y(W): Theresa Dodson is On a Mission
Theresa Dodson admittedly didn’t know much about YWCA when she first got involved. But she soon learned just how committed the staff and volunteers are to YWCA’s mission.
My Y(W): Angela Lewis is On a Mission
Angela Lewis has been #OnAMission with YWCA since college, because she knows the importance of empowering women and girls to thrive.
Expanding Hope: CSE Shelter Capacity Will Soon Double
This year, we announced plans for a CSE shelter expansion that will more than double our capacity once renovations are complete in Spring of 2024. Read on for a sneak peek inside the construction zone!
My Y(W): Tara Wallace is On a Mission
Tara Wallace is committed to this community, and she joined YWCA Northeast Kansas #OnAMission to build a stronger, more equitable home for everyone to thrive.
My Y(W): Gina Millsap is On a Mission
Despite recently retiring, Gina Millsap is working as hard as ever to make a difference in our community! She is on a mission with YWCA Northeast Kansas, serving as President of the Board of Directors.
My Y(W): Todd Payne is On a Mission
Todd Payne is on a mission with YWCA Northeast Kansas, using his budget and finance expertise to support the organization through serving on the Board of Directors.
My Y(W): Fatima Perez-Luthi is On a Mission
Fatima Perez-Luthi is on a mission with YWCA Northeast Kansas, using her leadership skills to advance our work and bring the community together.
Domestic Violence Does Not Take a Holiday, and Neither Do We
Popular perception has long held that domestic violence increases during the holiday times. However, this can perpetuate myths around the root cause of domestic violence.
Meet Ann Barr: The 2023 Karen Viola Volunteer of the Year!
We’re so excited to announce that our 2023 Karen Viola Volunteer of the Year is Ann Barr! Ann is a long-time friend of YWCA, and has been volunteering in CSE and at the front desk for several years.