Today is Mental Health Action Day. This day spreads the message that, just like our physical health, we can take actions to improve our mental health. There is no health without mental health. In recent years, our community has seen dramatic impacts upon our mental health. The global pandemic isolated us and many people sought out mental health support… Continue Reading Take Action on Mental Health TODAY!
Today is Mother’s Day. Every day at the YWCA National Capital Area, we advocate for justice and equity, provide educational & economic opportunities, and offer a space of care for our community. This is how we support women, many of which are mothers, and their families. The last few years have seen mothers rise to the… Continue Reading Happy Mother’s Day from YWCA National Capital Area
It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week, which both celebrate two groups of people who help our community learn, stay healthy, and move forward. As both these careers are historically staffed primarily by women, the YWCA National Capital Area wants to take some time this week to remind you of the impact these… Continue Reading Teachers & Nurses: We Thank You!
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, where we celebrate those of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in the United States. This month, we are taking time to celebrate the AAPI community & their contributions on our social media and highlighting ways to support the AAPI community. While this is a month… Continue Reading May is AAPI Heritage Month! Learn & Celebrate with YWCA National Capital Area
Today begins Mental Health Awareness Month. It began in the United States in 1949 and was established to help spread the word that mental health is just as important as physical health. As we know, the health of our communities has been dramatically impacted by the global pandemic, especially the mental health of young women… Continue Reading Support Our New Mental Health Initiative for Young Women