This is an excerpt: Group will meet with Sister Norma Pimentel, host a vigil, prayer breakfast and women's circle, and deliver food at the Humanitarian Respite CenterWASHINGTON, D.C. (June 26) – The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and YWCA USA are leading a delegation of advocates to McAllen, Texas, on June 27 and 28, in support of refugee and immigrant families and children.

This is an excerpt: The decision by Attorney General Jeff Sessions to remove pathways to asylum for women, families and all survivors fleeing domestic abuse and gang violence is abhorrent and wrong. It essentially issues a death sentence to tens of thousands of people, and turns back the clock on hard-won protections for immigrant survivors.

This is an excerpt: For Immediate ReleaseContact: Saryn Francis845.629.8656 | sfrancis@ywca.orgWashington, DC June 12, 2018 — As YWCA continues its mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, the organization has announced its new board members for 2018.Members include.

This is an excerpt: As I sat through the speaking presentations at USOW, I was struck by the level of representation achieved in the room. Truly, any little girl could look up at the stage and recognize some version of herself.

This is an excerpt: By Joan Ryan, Women’s Wellness Manager, YWCA AlaskaIt was Saturday, May 5th, at 6:30 in the morning when I joined the different YWCA delegates at the lobby of the Hotel Figueroa in Los Angeles.

This is an excerpt: “Domestic violence continues to be an epidemic impacting one in four women in the United States. One of the primary reasons domestic violence continues at this pace is because abusers face little to no accountability for their actions.

This is an excerpt: “Last night, immigrant youth and their families were betrayed by Congress, as the Senate and House proceeded to pass a budget deal that again leaves 800,000 Dreamers out in the cold.

This is an excerpt: “In last night’s State of the Union address, President Trump doubled down on his standard dog-whistle of divisive rhetoric and scapegoating our most underserved communities. Last night’s litany of policies focused on building a border wall, separating immigrant families and ramping up penalties for drug offenders.

This is an excerpt: “We are deeply disappointed in Congress’ failure to do their jobs and fund programs that support women, families, and our communities.“