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Three Years Later: How are we still here?
Today marks 3 years since the terrible mass shooting in El Paso, Texas. Having grown up in El Paso this truly devastated me. I can remember waking up that morning as if it was any other day, but upon commencing my morning routine of checking the news I saw something that would shake my world.…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Feminist Frequency: Women in Video Games and Culture
Video gaming has often been seen as a world dominated by a male audience, viewership, and consumerism. However, more recently there has been a surge of women who are consuming this form of media at a rapid rate. In the late 2000’s, Anita Sarkeesian came onto the scene and changed the way we look at video…
Read MoreThe Green Wave: Safe and Legal Abortions
Latin America has a long standing tradition of its people fighting against militant governments for their rights as a community. From Las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo (Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo) during La Guerra Sucia (the Dirty War) to the fight for abortion rights in Argentina, the color green has been symbolic…
Read MoreYWCA Greater Austin receives $1 million donation from MacKenzie Scott
The YWCA of Greater Austin has received a $1 million dollar donation from MacKenzie Scott. The donation is part of Scott’s $4.2 billion-dollar philanthropic effort to support organizations serving underserved communities during the pandemic. MacKenzie Scott is a novelist and philanthropist committed to supporting organizations working for social issues such as racial equity, LGBTQ rights,…
Read MoreEnd of Year Giving: Your support goes a long way!
In this time of giving its always important to be there for one another. Help us serve others through our various programs by donating to our end of Year Giving Campaign. Donate by clicking here. Remember, Instead of — you can $10 – Fancy cup of coffee — provides toys and art materials for children’s therapy…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday
December 1, 2020 Your support goes a long way! Instead of — you can$10 – Fancy cup of coffee — provides toys and art materials for children’s therapy session $25 – Tank of gas — providing a career service session with a social support specialist $50 – Two new books — help someone in urgent need access…
Read MoreThe Not JUST Mental Health Symposium Starts Tuesday!
October 25, 2020 Not JUST Mental Health: The impact of sociocultural, environmental & systemic factors VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM: Tuesday, October 27- Thursday, October 29, 2020 Sponsored by Bumble, Austin Lakes Hospital, Rock Springs, Advisors for Change, and InSync Healthcare Solutions LLC For 113 years, YWCA Greater Austin has been a social justice leader in the community, advancing…
Read MoreEarly Bird Pricing Ending Soon
September 28, 2020 Not JUST Mental Health: The impact of sociocultural, environmental & systemic factors VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM: Tuesday, October 27- Thursday, October 29, 2020 Reserve your ticket today! Early-bird pricing ends on Wednesday, September 30th. For 113 years, YWCA Greater Austin has been a social justice leader in the community, advancing our mission towards the Elimination of…
Read MoreThis past weekend we mourned. Today we fight.
September 21, 2020 This past weekend we mourned, cried, and sent virtual grief hugs to our staff, volunteers, board, and our community due to the passing of iconic shero, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Today we fight. As we continue wiping these tears from our faces and sending condolences to Justice Ginsberg’s family and our nation, we are reminded of Justice Ginsburg’s message in her final days ” My most fervent wish Is that I not be replaced until a new President Is installed”. ~Naya Diaz, Executive Director, YWCA Greater Austin In honor of Ruth…
Read MoreYWCA Greater Austin Mental Health Symposium
September 10, 2020 Not JUST Mental Health: The impact of sociocultural, environmental & systemic factors VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM: Tuesday, October 27- Thursday, October 29, 2020 For 113 years, YWCA Greater Austin has been a social justice leader in the community, advancing our mission towards the Elimination of Racism and the Empowerment of Women. In collaboration Huston Tillotson…
Read MoreCall for Presenters
July 12, 2020 YWCA Greater Austin Mental Health Symposium Not JUST Mental Health: The impact of sociocultural, environmental & systemic factors VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM Tuesday, October 27- Thursday, October 29, 2020 For 113 years, YWCA Greater Austin has been a social justice leader in the community, advancing our mission towards the Elimination of Racism and the Empowerment…
Read MoreUPCOMING EVENT: YWCA GREATER AUSTIN VIRTUAL MENTAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM
NOT JUST MENTAL HEALTH: THE IMPACT OF SOCIOCULTURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL & SYSTEMIC FACTORS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 For 113 years, YWCA Greater Austin has been a social justice leader in the community, advancing our mission towards the Elimination of Racism and the Empowerment of Women. In collaboration Huston Tillotson University College of Arts &…
Read MoreJoin Us in Saying Their Names and Demand Justice
YWCA Austin wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of George Floyd. We stand with the Minneapolis and St. Paul community. Yet again, we are outraged by the violence against and murder of people of color in America due to police brutality. We also wish to highlight the contrast of the…
Read MoreWe Are Hear for You
It never crossed my mind once that I would find myself writing to you in the midst of a world pandemic, yet here I am, doing exactly that. Although it may feel like we are living in uncertain times, I feel hopeful that we all find strength, compassion and courage to help us navigate these…
Read MoreAn Update from YWCAGreater Austin
Thank you for changing lives and strengthening our community. Today, we find ourselves again on the front lines as the Covid-19 pandemic has touched us all. Covid-19 represents a new and additional disparity that sits atop the already existing mental health and social justice issues that have been at the heart of our organizational mission…
Read MoreYWCA COVID-19 Update
In response to current COVID-19 recommendations, YWCA Greater Austin has ceased the provision of in-person services effective 3/14 until further notice. We will be working with clients through tele-services. We understand the stress that this situation may cause and apologize for any disruptions. The health, safety, and well-being of our clients, staff, and volunteers is our number…
Read MoreHelp us Amplify our Mission
Have you joined the movement and helped us #AmplifyAustin2020? If not, no worries – It’s not too late! You have until 6 PM TODAY to join us in the fun(draising)! Don’t miss out – a little goes a long way when we give and get together! #AmplifyATX #EmpowerWomen #EliminateRacism Thank you to all who have contributed, we cannot…
Read MoreToday’s the day! 24 hours of fundraising begins NOW!
#AmplifyAustin2020 is officially underway. Use the donation button above within the next 24 hours to join our mission to eliminate racism and empower women! Help us #AmplifyATX! For 113 years, YWCA has been on a mission to empower women, their children and their families and to transform the Greater Austin Community. Whether through affordable and…
Read MoreIntroducing YWCA’s Executive Director
Naya Diaz comes to the YWCA with over 18+ years of social justice experience in both the nonprofit and social impact sectors with a specialization in transformative leadership and human resources. Most of Naya’s career has focused in serving marginalized communities with ongoing efforts of impacting immigrant and low-income communities. She has 10+ years in HR management and talent acquisition…
Read MoreThank you for Amplifying Our Mission
At the heart of every YWCA is the demand for a world of equity and human decency. As a collective 203 organizations nationally, we envision a world free from injustice. During this holiday season we celebrate our voices rising together, honoring the over 160,000 community members in programs that tackle racism and inequality – because…
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