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From Reckoning to Resolution: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Friday, October 1, 2021

CONTENT WARNING The following content includes information on domestic and dating violence, 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 Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233). OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH YWCA makes up the largest network of domestic… Continue Reading From Reckoning to Resolution: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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

Celebrating Pride Month at YWCA Northeast Kansas

Monday, June 28, 2021

During the month of June, YWCA Northeast Kansas celebrates Pride Month by lifting up voices, sharing resources, and spreading LGBTQ+ joy! Of course, our services and support are available to LGBTQ+ individuals all year long. But Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments for LGBTQ+ rights, and reflect on the work that still… Continue Reading Celebrating Pride Month at YWCA Northeast Kansas

Call for Nominations: 33rd Annual Women of Excellence Awards

Monday, June 7, 2021

Announcing the 33rd Annual Women of Excellence Awards! This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, September 15, as a hybrid event including an honoree reception at The Beacon in downtown Topeka, followed by a live virtual program. YWCA Northeast Kansas invites you, your organization, your firm, or your association to help make the 2021… Continue Reading Call for Nominations: 33rd Annual Women of Excellence Awards

Step into your power: Running for local office

Monday, May 17, 2021

Is it your time? The YWCA Northeast Kansas Advocacy Committee believes in the importance of local elections, and is working to support more women and people of color running for local office. The candidate filing deadline for local elections – including city council and school board – is just around the corner on June 1.… Continue Reading Step into your power: Running for local office

Woman on a Mission: Kayla Bitler-Loschke

Thursday, May 13, 2021

“I survived domestic abuse. It’s so much more common than many people realize. The most pressing challenge facing our mission is raising awareness on these uncomfortable topics in a way that makes people feel more comfortable having discussions and starting to make small changes in their own lives.” -Kayla Bitler-Loschke Kayla Bitler-Loschke YWCA Board… Continue Reading Woman on a Mission: Kayla Bitler-Loschke