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Hill’s Pet Nutrition Partners with YWCA Northeast Kansas to Offer Foster Pet Program

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Unique Collaboration Provides Foster Homes for Pets In an effort to mitigate the effects of domestic violence on families with pets, Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s Women’s Network and their Caring Hearts Committee have teamed up with the YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment (CSE) to coordinate a pet foster home program for families residing at YWCA… Continue Reading Hill’s Pet Nutrition Partners with YWCA Northeast Kansas to Offer Foster Pet Program

Your 21-Day Challenge How-to Guide

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Introducing YWCA’s Technical Guide to the 21-Day Challenge Many of our registrants have asked very pertinent questions regarding how the Challenge will work. Below you’ll find a comprehensive guide that will answer hopefully most of the technical questions that might arise. Still haven’t registered? There’s still time! Register for the 21-Day Racial Equity and Social… Continue Reading Your 21-Day Challenge How-to Guide

On a Mission to Prevent Human Trafficking

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

To Protect Local Youth, Multiple Agencies Plan Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign 470 individuals in Kansas reported being a victim of human trafficking in 2017. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk factors for human trafficking among particularly vulnerable populations. This campaign will help parents, educators, and students recognize common tricks used to exploit young people… Continue Reading On a Mission to Prevent Human Trafficking

Domestic Violence Does Not Take a Holiday, and Neither Do We

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

  The winter holiday season comes packed with many traditions: decorations, gifts, loved ones, gatherings, meals, lights, movies, music. Sparkling cards fill the aisles of every store, depicting messages and pictures of happy families and occasions overflowing with joy and peace. However, for some families, experiencing domestic violence during the holidays is as traditional as… Continue Reading Domestic Violence Does Not Take a Holiday, and Neither Do We

Why Survivors Don’t Call the Police

Friday, December 4, 2020

Survivors of sexual and domestic violence are often asked why they “didn’t just call the police” when faced with domestic and sexual violence. The answer to this question is complicated and varies from survivor to survivor: Fear. Manipulation. Control. Shame. Blame. Judgement. Isolation. Discrimination. These barriers, compounded with institutional and historical factors and the lack… Continue Reading Why Survivors Don’t Call the Police

Meet our 2020-2021 YWCA Early Learning Center Teachers

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

We are excited to introduce our 2020-2021 teaching staff! YWCA’s mission of “Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women” starts with our youngest participants. Children in our classrooms benefit from a supportive “Love and Logic” curriculum and an emphasis on diversity and inclusion in all of our care procedures. The ELC is open from Monday to Friday… Continue Reading Meet our 2020-2021 YWCA Early Learning Center Teachers