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!