YWCA Northwest Ohio Mission and Media Statement YWCA of Northwest Ohio is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We care deeply about the health and well-being of each and every woman and we believe all women have a fundamental right to make their own health care… Continue Reading YWCA Northwest Ohio Mission and Media Statement
“On May 16th, Black families in Buffalo woke up without someone they loved, someone they depended on, someone they laughed with, someone they cried on…only because they were Black in America. These horrific shootings are not the result of a lone extremist or an individual suffering from a mental health episode. This shooting, the 2015… Continue Reading YWCA Statement on Buffalo Shooting
Today, the Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the next Supreme Court Justice of the United States, making her the first Black woman, the sixth woman overall, and the first public defender to serve on the Court. We applaud her confirmation and are excited to see such an extraordinary & experienced jurist have a seat on the… Continue Reading Congratulations to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson!
YWCA ANNOUNCES MILESTONES 2022 VIRTUAL AWARDS EVENT January 6, 2022 – Toledo, OH Lisa McDuffie, YWCA President and CEO announced the 2022 Honorees for the YWCA Milestones: A Tribute to Women Annual Awards Event: The 2022 recipients are: … Continue Reading YWCA of NWO Announces 2022 Milestones Recipients
National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) has finally arrived and it’s not too late to participate! Over the past year, we’ve seen firsthand how registering people to vote creates a stronger, more representative America. That’s why YWCA is spreading the word about the importance of checking your voter registration and making sure others are #VoteReady. We… Continue Reading Get Out To Vote