From story time to play time, the staff at the YWCA Early Learning Center are hard at work every day creating a safe, nurturing environment for our littlest community members to thrive. YWCA Northeast Kansas knows that affordable, high quality childcare is the cornerstone of a strong community, and we are committed to empowering women… Continue Reading Meet the ELC Team!
“The YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women starts with our youngest family members. The economic security, safety, and health of our families are the core of YWCA’s mission.” -Beth, YWCA Early Learning Center parent YWCA empowers our youngest community members Working families throughout the region rely on YWCA to provide safe and affordable… Continue Reading YWCA Strengthens Families
The YWCA Kids Quest Before and After School Program recently launched a new STEM+ curriculum that is taking off in schools across Topeka. Flying Classroom, a K-12 digital STEM+ curriculum, is based on the global expeditions of Captain Barrington Irving, a Jamaican-American pilot and educator recognized for being the first and youngest Black man to… Continue Reading YWCA Youth Services students fly to new heights with STEM+ curriculum
The following Op-Ed by YWCA CEO Kathleen Marker was published in the Kansas City Star. Read the article here. Kansas’ high grocery sales tax is an extra burden on those who are already hurting. At YWCA Northeast Kansas, we are seeing a historic increase in the number of victims and survivors who are accessing our… Continue Reading Axe the Food Tax: Promoting Dignity for All
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