“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 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!

  Today, we celebrate and honor the legacy of  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose commitment to justice and service is the benchmark for many movements. Our country remains at a crossroads, with a path for justice clearly laid before us, but not taken. Significant barriers–especially from those who put their own interests ahead of… Continue Reading Our Calls to Action for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Contact:  Sarah Graham, Manager of Communications & Advocacy, YWCA NCA | sgraham@ywcanca.org | (202) 626-0728 (office)  Washington, DC–The YWCA National Capital Area is proud to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors. All were approved unanimously by existing board members at a November 2022 meeting.  YWCA NCA welcomes new board members including: Regan… Continue Reading News Release: YWCA National Capital Area Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors

  On Tuesday, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act, a bipartisan bill that codifies same-sex and interracial marriages in our country. This bill affirms what the vast majority of Americans already believe and provides LGBTQ+ people and interracial couples with federal protections of their right to marry. While this bill is a step… Continue Reading LOVE WINS! Respect for Marriage Act Signed into Law

Today is Veterans Day, which honors military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Their sacrifice and commitment to service is worthy of recognition and YWCA National Capital Area thanks all veterans for their service.  Did you know that there are nearly 2 million living women veterans in the United States, making up approximately 10%… Continue Reading Happy Veterans Day From YWCA National Capital Area

It’s Election Day! Are you vote ready? Happy Election Day from YWCA National Capital Area. Civic engagement, especially voting, is a key component of our intersectional work, as we believe that all voices should be heard at the ballot box.   Not registered to vote? You can register and still vote today! Here is how: In… Continue Reading It’s time to VOTE. Are you ready?

Today begins Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people to our country.   First, we acknowledge that Washington, D.C., sits on the ancestral lands of Nacotchtank/Anacostan/Piscataway people. Today and every day, we honor this legacy and hope you will… Continue Reading Native American Heritage Month: Acknowledge| Educate | Celebrate

For more than 20 years, YWCA has set aside a week in October as a Week Without Violence—one week when YWCAs across the country join with YWCAs around the world as part of a global movement to end gender-based and community violence. This year, Week Without Violence runs October 17-22 and we invite you to support… Continue Reading Join us for a Week Without Violence 2022 | Oct 17-22