By Glenda Washington I want you to take a moment to think about this… What if we had no new clinics, schools, roads and highway infrastructure or housing? What if we played no role shaping our community? What if our actions as citizens meant absolutely nothing in building stronger communities? What if…??? What if I… Continue Reading Shape the Future of Northeast Kansas with One Simple Act
This article was originally published by YWCA USA on March 8, 2020. Click here to see the original article. by Catherine Beane This Mother’s Day in my family, we’re counting our blessings to be safe, healthy, and sheltered together at home. But I’m acutely aware that other working moms don’t have that luxury. This weekend… Continue Reading YWCA’s Letter to Mothers
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
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
To: Chairman Estes and Members of the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee RE: SB 250 Date of testimony: January 27, 2020 As one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations across the nation, YWCA has been at the forefront of the most pressing social movements in the Northeast Kansas area for more than… Continue Reading YWCA Testimony: SB 250 CROWN Act in Kansas State Senate