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YWCA Welcomes Becca Spielman as new Center for Safety and Empowerment Program Director
Friday, May 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TOPEKA – YWCA Northeast Kansas is proud to announce and welcome Becca Spielman as the agency’s new Center for Safety and Empowerment (CSE) Program Director. Spielman will oversee all CSE personnel and administrative functions and will play an integral part in furthering YWCA’s overall strategic vision. Spielman has extensive experience in staff… Continue Reading YWCA Welcomes Becca Spielman as new Center for Safety and Empowerment Program Director

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

“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

Goal-Oriented. Passion-Oriented. Justice-Oriented: A Note from Kathleen’s Desk
Monday, January 6, 2020

Dear Friends, Happy New Year! What are your top priorities for this new year? What about this next decade? As we plan for this year, I’m reminded of a quote by film director Greta Gerwig. She says, “I’m not goal-oriented so much as I’m constantly aware of what I’m passionate about, and I’m constantly updating the list.… Continue Reading Goal-Oriented. Passion-Oriented. Justice-Oriented: A Note from Kathleen’s Desk