Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the date in the year that a Black woman working full-time, year-round would have needed to work to earn what the average non-Hispanic white man earned in 2022. That measures out to Black women earning just 67 cents for every dollar compared to white men. At this current… Continue Reading It’s Black Women’s #EqualPay Day! | #BlackWomenCantWait

During this Disability Pride Month, we celebrate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which was signed into law 33 years ago today. The ADA greatly expanded protections to include matters of physical accessibility, transportation, employment, government services, and other areas of public life.   Today, 33 years later, we see the… Continue Reading 33 Years | Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

It’s almost time for back to school. This year, we are again collecting school supplies for our Back to School Backpack campaign. Our goal? Fill (at least) 100 backpacks with the much needed school supplies for our community’s families! Last year, folks stepped up and supported this campaign with gusto, sending more than 100 students back… Continue Reading Help us Fill 100+ Backpacks! | YWCA NCA Back to School Campaign

Today is the first anniversary of the Jackson Women’s Health Organization v. Dobbs decision, which undid decades of reproductive rights & privacy protections provided under Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. This decision has been devastating to reproductive healthcare in this country. In just one year and despite consistent public opinion in support… Continue Reading One year since Dobbs decision: What can we do now?

Today starts Pride Month, a time to honor and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community.  While this month is about celebrating, we must also remind you that Pride began as a riot, and our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community are currently under attack in this country now more than ever. This year alone, the ACLU is tracking… Continue Reading Happy Pride Month!

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