“I want to be remembered as someone who used herself and anything she could touch to work for justice and freedom. I want to be remembered as one who tried.” Today, we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Dorothy Height, a trailblazer within the civil rights movement and the YWCA. Born in Richmond, Virginia in 1912,… Continue Reading Happy Birthday, Dr. Dorothy Height!
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for YWCA’s Racial Justice Challenge, which kicks off on April 17! What is the Racial Justice Challenge? The Racial Justice Challenge is the action component of YWCA’s Until Justice Just Is campaign (formerly Stand Against Racism), which runs the month of April. Previously known as… Continue Reading Join us for the 2023 Racial Justice Challenge!
Today is Equal Pay Day, the day in the year that all women must work to equal the pay of men from the previous year. That means the average woman had to work 3 months into 2023 to earn what the average man made in 2022. This wage gap is even wider for women of… Continue Reading Equal Pay For All Women Now!
Today is International Women’s Day. As an organization committed to eliminating racism and empowering women, we believe that all women & girls should experience educational opportunities, safety in their homes, and freedom to live their lives as they see fit. Today, we call you to learn more about the experience of women across the globe.… Continue Reading Your Calls to Action for International Women’s Day!
Did you know that two in five people have struggled to purchase period products at some point in their lives, according to a 2021 study. This concept is called period poverty. And, this Women’s History Month, YWCA National Capital Area is collecting period products for those experiencing period poverty in our community. Access to menstrual… Continue Reading Let’s End Period Poverty! Donate Goods This Women’s History Month!