We’re honored to partner with our friends at Jana’s Campaign to raise awareness and offer support during National Stalking Awareness Month, and every day of the year. See below for ways you can join us this month, including some events hosted by Jana’s Campaign: Purple Chair Chat via Facebook Live on January 21st, and Coffee… Continue Reading January Is Stalking Awareness Month
content warning The following content includes information and testimonials related to domestic violence and sexual assault, which may be triggering for some readers. Please take care of yourself as you read and engage in this information. For immediate assistance, please contact our 24/7 helpline at 1-888-822-2983. Creating a Space for Healing For over 30 years,… Continue Reading Voices of Strength and Compassion: Serving Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
The following remarks were given by CEO Kathleen Marker at YWCA’s Week Without Violence March and Rally on Friday, October 20th. Good morning! I am Kathleen Marker, CEO of YWCA Northeast Kansas. On behalf of all of the staff, board of directors, and volunteers at YWCA Northeast Kansas, I want to thank you all for showing up today and for holding space for survivors as… Continue Reading From Reckoning to Resolution: Raising Our Voices for Survivors
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a holiday that honors the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of contemporary Native peoples in the face of historical and contemporary oppression. This holiday received extra attention this year because of President Biden’s proclamation, the first U.S. president to issue such official recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day (WIBW). Unfortunately, there… Continue Reading Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day: October 11, 2021
CONTENT WARNING The following content includes information on domestic and dating violence, which may be triggering for some readers. Please take care of yourself as you read and engage in this information. For immediate assistance, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233). OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH YWCA makes up the largest network of domestic… Continue Reading From Reckoning to Resolution: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month