A foster dad with children at West Indianola recently shared how Girls on the Run has impacted the lives of girls at a crucial age: ” We have foster children and we have now had 3 different girls who have gotten involved with Girls on the Run through West Indianola Grade School. The program is… Continue Reading Joyful, Healthy, Confident.
2018 Year in Review At YWCA Northeast Kansas, we find strength in the achievements of the over 7,000 individuals and families we serve each year as they overcome challenges and become empowered members of our community. 2018 has been a year of determination and collaboration locally as we have continued to expand our wide array of programming and… Continue Reading Action. Service. Impact.
One of the most often-cited reasons people give for not voting is their sense of futility… they don’t think their vote makes a difference; they believe they have no impact on government, and vice versa; and they believe “special interests” run everything so their votes don’t count. We must get away from this type of… Continue Reading Your Vote Makes a Difference
YWCA Northeast Kansas Announces New Dates for Racial Justice Facilitation Training TOPEKA – YWCA Northeast Kansas released a new video on Wednesday, September 5th announcing a new session for racial justice facilitation trainings. The video, made possible through the generous investment of Kansas Gas Service in YWCA’s racial justice work, highlights the importance of facilitating… Continue Reading New Racial Justice Facilitation Training Announced
As students prepare to head back to school, many parents are looking for after-school activities that provide a safe and structured space where children can learn skills and be physically active. Girls on the Run offers this and so much more. A recent independent study provides compelling evidence that Girls on the Run is highly… Continue Reading Girls on the Run Has Lasting Impact on Girls at Critical Age