This is an excerpt: By Lily Eisner, Policy & Program Assistant, YWCA USAIn the middle of a suburban, circular drive the neighborhood kids came together around a small, plastic disc. Here, with our Frisbee, I could run around with the big kids; I could speak up and be heard; I could learn and grow and improve.

This is an excerpt: The events that have gripped the Commonwealth of Virginia over the past week have brought to the fore our nation’s painful history and continued struggles around the intersecting issues of race and gender. The news from Virginia’s capital has resurrected the pain and suffering inflicted by unacceptable behavior, reminding us that racism and sexual violence is a daily reality.

This is an excerpt: YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo issued the following statement in response to the 2019 State of the Union address:President Trump’s proclamations of unity during his 2019 State of the Union address stands in stark contrast to the reality of this administration’s actions.

This is an excerpt: By Asha Kuziwa, Field Organizer, YWCA USAThe 2019 Women’s March was the first one that I ever attended, and I was unsure of what to expect. I had seen the seas of pink hats. I heard about the initial lack of leadership from women of color and the current concerns around anti-semitism among lead organizers.

This is an excerpt: By Asha Kuziwa, Field Organizer, YWCA USAThe 2019 Women’s March was the first one that I ever attended, and I was unsure of what to expect. I had seen the seas of pink hats. I heard about the initial lack of leadership from women of color and the current concerns around anti-semitism among lead organizers.

This is an excerpt: By Lily Eisner, Policy & Program Assistant, YWCA USAToday, January 18, 2019, Indigenous people from around the world are joining together in Washington, D.C. to bring awareness to the issues and injustices facing Indigenous individuals, families, communities, and lands.

This is an excerpt: By Lily Eisner, Policy & Program Assistant, YWCA USAToday, January 18, 2019, Indigenous people from around the world are joining together in Washington, D.C. to bring awareness to the issues and injustices facing Indigenous individuals, families, communities, and lands.

This is an excerpt: The federal government shutdown that has been in effect since December is now the longest and costliest in history. The consequences of this shutdown are broad and deep. Impacted workers and families across the country are struggling to pay their bills, put food on the table, purchase needed medications, and pay for child care.

This is an excerpt: Letter to Congress: Women’s Community Legislative Priorities to Build a Strong Foundation for Women and GirlsYWCA USA and partners from over 63 national, state, and local organizations in the women’s advocacy community urge Members of Congress to take action on the key needs and concerns of women and girls.

This is an excerpt: Washington, DC – YWCA USA will join Trinity University and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) in supporting a new, year-round, intensive leadership institute exclusively for DACA recipients called the DREAM LEAD Institute.

This is an excerpt: Statement from YWCA USA on the outcome of the 2018 midterm electionsWashington, D.C. — Last night was a historic election night, with record-breaking victories from women and people of color both on the ballot and in voter turnout.

This is an excerpt: The following is a joint statement from YWCA USA and YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Board of Directors and Senior Leadership:We continue to offer our sincerest condolences to the individuals, families, friends, neighbors, and loved ones affected by the tragedy in Pittsburgh this past weekend.

This is an excerpt: Washington, DC, October 9, 2018 – The Coca-Cola Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company, is awarding a $500,000 grant to YWCA USA to help women overcome barriers to starting, growing, and sustaining businesses while providing women with educational tools that will increase the knowledge and confidence of women entrepreneurs.

This is an excerpt: Washington, D.C. — Today, YWCA USA launched its report, What Women Want 2018, a new national survey of American women commissioned by the organization to identify women’s public policy priorities.

This is an excerpt: Time and time again, it is women who, when confronted with the gut-wrenching challenges of our time—sexual harassment, racism, economic adversity, and more—find the strength to work relentlessly to move society to a better place.

This is an excerpt: Time and time again, it is women who, when confronted with the gut-wrenching challenges of our time—sexual harassment, racism, economic adversity, and more—find the strength to work relentlessly to move society to a better place.

This is an excerpt: Statement by YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo:"The recent horrifying allegations of sexual abuse, harassment, and intimidation against Les Moonves and CBS is just the latest case of powerful men exploiting their authority and being protected at the expense of women and survivors.

This is an excerpt: YWCA USA in partnership with Centene Corporation, has undertaken a three-year project to research, develop, and pilot a new program with a unique approach to addressing long-term wellness outcomes, Young Women Choosing Action.

This is an excerpt: WOMN ETF uses capital markets to further YWCA's mission of eliminating racism and empowering womenWASHINGTON D.C. / CHICAGO – August 27, 2018 – Today, Impact Shares and YWCA USA launch a first-of-its-kind ETF on the NYSE for investors to take action in the women’s empowerment movement.

This is an excerpt: By Saryn Francis, Communications Associate, YWCA USA August 26th is known to many as Women’s Equality Day, a day that commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote.