This Women’s History Month, we’re honoring the women who built the YWCA legacy of advancing equity and justice for all women. For over 135 years, YWCA Northeast Kansas has been strengthening the greater Topeka community through services, programs, and advocacy. We’re part of a network of YWCAs that represents one of the oldest and… Continue Reading Build Your Legacy with YWCA Northeast Kansas
Volunteers play a crucial role in our work, and we’re excited for you to meet our new Volunteer & Administrative Coordinator, Alex Williams! Alex is from Topeka, and she currently lives in Lawrence, where she attended the University of Kansas. She has strong ties in our community and a strong commitment to YWCA’s mission and… Continue Reading Meet Alex: YWCA Volunteer Coordinator
About the Karen Viola Award Karen Viola is a longtime supporter of the YWCA and gave so much of her time and energy helping with our accounting when we were in a time of need. She was with us full-time as a volunteer during a transitional period for this organization. In 2016 we honored Karen… Continue Reading Announcing our 2022 Karen Viola Volunteer of the Year!
“Don’t be afraid to speak up. Your voice, and your presence in the room matters just as much as everyone else’s.” -Mallory Lutz Welcome to Mallory Lutz, one of our newest Board Members! Mallory Lutz, a Topeka native and graduate of Washburn University, serves as a lobbyist at Little Government Relations, advocating on behalf of… Continue Reading Woman on a Mission: Mallory Lutz
Whether it’s your own kids, your classroom, or simply a child you care about, it can be tough to know what to say to them about race and when to have those conversations. YWCA Racial Justice and Advocacy Coordinator Regina Platt brings you tips and resources for engaging children of all ages in conversations about… Continue Reading How to Talk to Kids About Race, Episode 1: Are Kids Colorblind?