Policy to End Sex Trafficking
This year, Kansas legislators have an opportunity to increase penalties for commercial sex buying. Learn more about this legislation, and how YWCA and our partners work to support survivors in our community.
Investing in Women, Investing in the Community.
Each year, YWCA Northeast Kansas presents an Employer of Excellence Award to a local business or organization that is leading the way in its commitment to its employees and the community it serves. This year’s Employer of Excellence is Envista Federal Credit Union.
Meet this year’s YWCA Empowered Leader, Linda Aziz
The YWCA movement is powered by phenomenal women leaders who uplift us all as they blaze a path toward justice and equity. At this year’s Women of Excellence Awards on September 14, Linda is being honored as the 2024 YWCA Empowered Leader.
Take Action Today: Clemency for Sarah Gonzales-McLinn
At YWCA Northeast Kansas, we believe that survivors' experiences should be centered in our society's response to gender-based violence. We support clemency for Sarah Gonzales-McLinn, and you can take action today in support, too!
Tech that Empowers: Unveiling updates to our text-to-chat service
Discover how the latest updates at the Center for Safety and Empowerment enhance 24/7 support provided to survivors of sexual and domestic violence, stalking, and human trafficking.
Welcome Cheri Faunce, CEO of YWCA Northeast Kansas
Please join us in welcoming Cheri Faunce as our new CEO! Faunce brings to the organization a long career in public sector and nonprofit leadership, most recently as the Vice President of Development for SparkWheel. She officially starts her role on May 16.
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!
Teachers in our Early Learning Center give their whole hearts and a whole bunch of energy to provide phenomenal care to their students every day. So we’re excited to spend a little time appreciating and honoring them this week!
Beyond the Challenge: Moving from Learning to Action
Our local partners help us move from learning to action, by joining us in efforts to bring the YWCA Racial Justice Challenge topics into our community. Attend the forum on April 30, and follow the Kansas Reflector series.
Celebrating International Women’s Day with YWCA Leaders
The YWCA movement is fueled by the determination, courage, and passion of women committed to the work of racial and gender equity. This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the YWCA movement by highlighting two of our local leaders - Kathleen Marker, CEO, and Rachel Grollmes, CSE Public Education Coordinator.