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
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
“Everyone deserves respect and dignity, and if I were in need I would want an organization like the YWCA readily available as a resource.” -Paige Blevins Paige Blevins YWCA Board of Directors #ONAMISSION since March of 2021 How did you first get involved at the YWCA? I started volunteering on the That’s What She… Continue Reading Woman on a Mission: Paige Blevins