News & Updates

July 07, 2025

YWCA USA CEO Issues Statement on "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" 

Margaret Mitchell reminded the U.S. House Of Representatives, where members passed the bill with a 218-214 vote on party lines, that Medicaid and SNAP are "not luxuries." Read more

June 27, 2025

YWCA USA at The ESSENCE Festival of Culture, July 3 - 6, in New Orleans 

Join YWCA USA at the Morial Convention Center and tune in for CEO Margaret Mitchell's livestreamed appearance on the Global Black Economic Forum panel at 1 PM on Sunday. Read more

June 03, 2025

YWCA USA Media Toolkit Available for LGBTQ+ Equal Pay Day, June 17 

Download social media resources to highlight the discrimination and bias that LGBTQ+ people face in the workplace, with access to housing, and other factors that contribute to higher rates of poverty. Read more

May 23, 2025

Save the Date! June 4 Early Learning/Child Care Meeting 

Register for an upcoming call covering Head Start and other critical funding streams related to early learning and childcare work, 4pm EST. Read more

May 01, 2025

YWCARF Centennial Featured in Pensions & Investments Magazine

Elliott Buchholz, CEO, and Barbara Glass, Investment Committee chair, celebrate 100 years of empowering women through financial security. Read more

April 09, 2025

A Message from Elliott Buchholz, CEO

We would like to remind YWCA Retirement Fund participants that our plan is built to withstand short-term volatility. Read more

March 21, 2025

YWConnect Rescheduled for May 6 

Due to travel conflict with the National Leadership Meeting, the next YWConnect has been scheduled for May 6, 3 PM EST. YWCA USA CEO Margaret Mitchell will lead the 60-minute session. Read more

February 12, 2025

Until Justice Just Is Kickoff Meeting, February 20 

You're invited! Join YWCA USA's online intro to this year's theme, Equity in Action: Exposing Myths and Redefining Justice. Register now for Thursday, February 20 at 3 PM EST. Read more

January 31, 2025

Register for Know Your Rights (KYR) Training Session, February 6 

Join YWCA Tulsa’s Director of Legal Services and YWCA Northwestern Illinois’ Director of Immigration Services on how to engage with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Read more

January 27, 2025

Take the 2025 National Conference Pre-Survey 

Assist in finalizing plans for the upcoming June 4-7 conference by providing YWCA USA with brief details about your attendance, travel plans, and any accessibility accommodations you may need. Read more

December 13, 2024

2025 YWCA USA Board of Directors Nominations 

Focused leaders who are passionate about the YWCA mission are invited to apply for key roles in leadership and governance by the January 8, 2025 deadline. Read more

December 03, 2024

Make a Difference This Giving Tuesday 

YWCA USA invites you to address the Urgency Of Now and aid families seeking safety, equity, and opportunity. Make a direct one-time or monthly donation this Giving Tuesday. Read more