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YWCA Welcomes Back Washburn Students with Support and Resources

Monday, September 13, 2021

CONTENT WARNING The following content includes information on sexual violence and campus 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 the National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) at 800.656.HOPE (4673). With school back in session, YWCA Northeast Kansas wants to… Continue Reading YWCA Welcomes Back Washburn Students with Support and Resources

How do you take care of yourself?

Friday, August 27, 2021

At YWCA Northeast Kansas, we believe in the importance of self- care, especially in times of increased stress and challenges (hello, pandemic!). Like the great Audre Lorde once said, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” While self-care cannot serve as the end-all, be-all to… Continue Reading How do you take care of yourself?

August 3rd is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The gender pay gap is real, and a real problem for women in the workforce. Even in 2021, women, especially women of color, must work several extra months to earn what a non-Hispanic white male earned on average the previous year. The graphic below from National Women’s Law Center shows how much women lose over… Continue Reading August 3rd is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Remembering Phyllis Todd: Former Board Member, Advocate, Supporter

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

August 9, 1919 – April 24, 2021: A Life of Service, Advocacy, and Vision We are saddened to hear of the passing of longtime supporter Phyllis L. Todd on April 24th. Phyllis was active with the YWCA in a variety of roles for over 50 years. We encourage you to read her obituary, which details her… Continue Reading Remembering Phyllis Todd: Former Board Member, Advocate, Supporter

YWCA Statement on the Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

This is what justice looks like. We stand in solidarity along with over 200 YWCAs across the country to support YWCA Minneapolis and YWCA St. Paul in answering the cry for justice, peace, and dignity for all. YWCA continues to call for dismantling systemic racism and equal protection and opportunity under the law through its… Continue Reading YWCA Statement on the Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict

YWCA Welcomes Back Washburn Students with Support and Resources

YWCA Welcomes Back Washburn Students with Support and Resources

Monday, September 13, 2021

How do you take care of yourself?

Friday, August 27, 2021

August 3rd is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Remembering Phyllis Todd: Former Board Member, Advocate, Supporter

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

YWCA Statement on the Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

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