YWCA of Central Virginia is proud to continue our tradition of racial justice and civil rights by hosting our 21st Annual Side By Side Walk. The annual Side by Side for Racial Justice and Harmony Walk is the primary event of the YWCA’s Racial Justice program. We will celebrate our 21st Annual Walk on Friday, April… Continue Reading YWCA to Host 21st Annual Side By Side Event
Denim Day is April 24, 2019 Join YWCA of Central Virginia as we honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month by participating in Denim Day and wearing jeans to make a statement against rape and sexual violence. Have your entire offices wear denim to help us bring awareness to sexual assault and violence, and don’t forget to… Continue Reading YWCA CVA to Participate in Demin Day
YWCA SARP TO SCREEN “I AM EVIDENCE” Join YWCA’s Sexual Assault Response Program (SARP) and the University of Lynchburg during Sexual Assault Awareness Month/ #SAAM at the Sydnor Performance Hall on campus for a free documentary film screening of “I AM EVIDENCE”. A talk-back session will follow the screening. From the filmmakers: “I AM EVIDENCE… Continue Reading YWCA CVA Host #SAAM Film Screening
Please see the statement below from YWCA USA Virginia’s Leadership Crisis: The Intersection of Race and Gender Injustice February 8, 2019 For Immediate Release: Contact: Nancy Yasharoff 202.835.2364 | nyasharoff@ywca.org The events that have gripped the Commonwealth of Virginia over the past week have brought to the fore our nation’s painful history and continued struggles around… Continue Reading Virginia’s Leadership Crisis: The Intersection of Race and Gender Injustice
STATEMENT BY YWCA USA CEO ALEJANDRA Y. CASTILLO “Domestic violence continues to be an epidemic impacting one in four women in the United States. One of the primary reasons domestic violence continues at this pace is because abusers face little to no accountability for their actions. Often, they are protected by other people in power,… Continue Reading YWCA USA: Stop Allowing Abuse
Statement by YWCA USA CEO, Alejandra Y. Castillo “In last night’s State of the Union address, President Trump doubled down on his standard dog-whistle of divisive rhetoric and scapegoating our most underserved communities. Last night’s litany of policies focused on building a border wall, separating immigrant families and ramping up penalties for drug offenders. He… Continue Reading We Need Real Solutions, Not Platitudes
STATEMENT BY YWCA USA CEO ALEJANDRA Y. CASTILLO “We are deeply disappointed in Congress’ failure to do their jobs and fund programs that support women, families, and our communities. “The impacts of this shutdown are broad and diverse, from the expiration of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) blatantly putting children’s health at risk, to… Continue Reading Shutdown Hurts Women, Families, And Communities Of Color
STATEMENT BY YWCA USA CEO ALEJANDRA Y. CASTILLO “Recently, new stories of sexual assault and harassment dominate the news cycle. But women, survivors and advocates confront these issues every day, whether or not they make the press. From the White House to the halls of Congress, from Hollywood to main street, men use their positions… Continue Reading YWCA USA: Support Survivors and Speak Out
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