To: Chairman Estes and Members of the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee RE: SB 250 Date of testimony: January 27, 2020 As one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations across the nation, YWCA has been at the forefront of the most pressing social movements in the Northeast Kansas area for more than… Continue Reading YWCA Testimony: SB 250 CROWN Act in Kansas State Senate
By Michelle and Christina When she walked by the Day Center and saw the sign on the door, she immediately jumped in the air in excitement. From outside, Susan* locked eyes with the staff member inside. “Y-W-C-A!!! How can I talk with you?” she asked. The Day Center staff member welcomed her in, reassured her that she was… Continue Reading “It’s all just a street tax”: The Cost of Human Trafficking on Topeka’s Streets
Dear Friends, Happy New Year! What are your top priorities for this new year? What about this next decade? As we plan for this year, I’m reminded of a quote by film director Greta Gerwig. She says, “I’m not goal-oriented so much as I’m constantly aware of what I’m passionate about, and I’m constantly updating the list.… Continue Reading Goal-Oriented. Passion-Oriented. Justice-Oriented: A Note from Kathleen’s Desk
Every day, we turn on the lights and open the doors to answer the cry for justice. In 2019, we worked to advance justice through direct service programs, policy advocacy, and issue education campaigns. Our power comes from the women and girls we serve, and it comes from passionate people like you who are… Continue Reading Strength in Numbers: 2019 YWCA Northeast Kansas Annual Report
“We must be willing to set aside our preconceived notions of right and wrong, our individual behaviors, our tendencies to gravitate toward tribalism, our avoidance and discomfort of disagreement, our inability to connect with one another, and our need for victory and competition. These will be our most challenging obstacles facing our mission in the years to… Continue Reading Woman on a Mission: Amber Gentry Oetting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YWCA Northeast Kansas to Celebrate Grand Opening of Day Center for Victims of Human Trafficking TOPEKA – YWCA Northeast Kansas is proud to announce that the YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment will open Topeka’s first daytime drop-in center for victim-survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation on Friday, November 22nd.… Continue Reading YWCA Northeast Kansas to Celebrate Grand Opening of Day Center for Victims of Human Trafficking
“There is a need for what we do. The most pressing challenge we face is what is displayed by some of our national leaders” – Glenda Washington Glenda Washington YWCA Board of Directors #ONAMISSION for 5 years, including in board leadership. How did you first get involved at the YWCA? A friend first convinced… Continue Reading Woman on a Mission: Glenda Washington
“Being a board member takes a lot of time and work, but it’s very rewarding. Especially when you strongly believe in the mission.” – LeTiffany Obozele LeTiffany Obozele YWCA Board of Directors #ONAMISSION for 2 years How did you first get involved at the YWCA? YWCA Board President Alison Pollock invited me to be on… Continue Reading Woman on a Mission: LeTiffany Obozele