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Prioritizing Your Health and Safety
Friday, March 13, 2020

As the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnoses continues to rise, we want to assure the greater Topeka community that the health, safety, and well-being of YWCA Northeast Kansas staff, and the children, families, and individuals we serve remains our highest priority. We want you to know that we are monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely, and are working closely with our community… Continue Reading Prioritizing Your Health and Safety

A Whole Month for Women?: A Note from Kathleen’s Desk
Monday, March 2, 2020

Dear Friends, We really need to talk about intersectional feminism. This idea recognizes that certain groups of people have multi-layered facets in life that they have to deal with, such as racism, ableism, classism, and bias against gender expression and sexual orientation, just to name a few. I am reminded of Sojourner Truth’s famous “Ain’t I A… Continue Reading A Whole Month for Women?: A Note from Kathleen’s Desk

YWCA Testimony: Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights
Tuesday, February 4, 2020

  To: Members of the House Federal and State Affairs and Senate Judiciary Committees,  YWCA Northeast Kansas believes that quality, affordable healthcare is critical for everyone, but for many women, particularly women of color, those who are low-income, and those who are survivors of violence, medical care often remains inaccessible. Moreover, YWCA Northeast Kansas supports… Continue Reading YWCA Testimony: Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights

“It’s all just a street tax”: The Cost of Human Trafficking on Topeka’s Streets
Thursday, January 16, 2020

By Michelle and Christina  When she walked by the Day Center and saw the sign on the door, she immediately jumped in the air in excitement. From outside, Susan* locked eyes with the staff member inside. “Y-W-C-A!!! How can I talk with you?” she asked. The Day Center staff member welcomed her in, reassured her that she was… Continue Reading “It’s all just a street tax”: The Cost of Human Trafficking on Topeka’s Streets