Addressing Racism: A Community Responsibility |
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Rebecca A. Hall, Executive Director |
All of us at the YWCA have been deeply troubled by the senseless death of Trayvon Martin, and our hearts go out to his parents, who on Wednesday attended a forum on hate crimes and racial profiling organized by members of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee.
I hope you will take the opportunity to read the linked statement from YWCA USA Chief Executive Officer Gloria Lau.
In it, she states, "As activists whose mission includes eliminating racism along with empowering women, the YWCA deplores the circumstances of his death: an unarmed 17-year-old killed by an armed adult neighborhood volunteer who was supposed to help make his street safer, not a place of mortal danger."
Clearly, there is still much work to be done as we work, together, to eliminate racism in our communities and in our country.
Read Ms. Lau's Full Statement
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The Impact of Your Support |
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If you’ve ever wondered how your support impacts the YW, read the ‘promise’ from a young mother of twins to her daughters:
“Times are tough and bitter, but I am optimistic; life will get better. Today we are in need, but tomorrow we will be helping those in need. I will educate myself; I am done being a victim. I refuse to put myself down. I’m climbing the stairs and nobody is going to keep me from accomplishing my goals. We are going to make it; I promise. You determine who you are and what you will become in the future and your mommy is going to make you girls proud. I know all the pain and struggle is going to be worth it. I’m climbing the stairs as fast as I can; it’s time to open the door at the top and unlock the key to a better future.”
YWCA Fina House Resident
[name withheld to protect privacy]
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness and DV Awareness Month |
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In a community partnership collaboration, the YW is pleased to offer many programs to bring awareness and action to the causes of eradicating Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence in our community.
Learn more... |
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Camp Y-Wood Arson Fire Update |
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Background:
First, our thanks to so many of you for answering our call for help last year when an arsonist destroyed the existing Main Cabin just as camp was set to open for the season. With donations from our generous sponsors, grant foundations and our insurance claim, we raised funds as well as 75 in-kind items, and opened camp on-time for the 2010 season.
Current Status:
Since then, we've been busy! Originally, we intended simply to rebuild the Main Cabin in time for the opening of Camp Y-Wood this season. However, during the planning phase, we opted to enhance the building in order to provide campers with a more robust camp experience. To this end, the cabin will…
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Rebecca A. Hall, Executive Director of the YWCA of Greater Lawrence, has been named Vice President of the YWCA USA National Coordinating Board |
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The National YWCA USA is part of the World YWCA, the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. As an officer of the National Coordinating Board, Ms. Hall will serve to uphold the organization's mission of working for social and economic change for women. She will serve internal to the YWCA USA organization, as well as advocate in Washington for the rights of women, and for the protection and advancement of services for women and youth. Additionally, Ms. Hall will advocate for women and all people for social justice and human rights issues in education, poverty, health, pay equity and violence against women and children.
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Minou Taváraz Mirabal Speaks About DV at the YWCA |
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Mayor William Lantigua, State Senator Barry Finegold, Representative David Torrisi and former State Senator Susan Tucker were among the more than 90 guests who greeted Dominican Republic Congresswoman Minou Tavárez Mirabal at the YWCA of Greater Lawrence’s reception Tuesday, March 1st as part of their work to promote social justice and eliminate violence against women locally, nationally and worldwide... |
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Father & Son Nights at the YWCA |
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Recognizing the importance of fathers and sons spending time together, the YWCA will be offering fun Father & Son nights at our 38 Lawrence Street location... |
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| Pfizer Invests in YWCA Domestic Violence – Critical Services Program |
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Annually, we find shelter for approximately 40 women and their children seeking to escape situations of personal home violence... |
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| American Red Cross Lifeguard Training |
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This course prepares candidates with the skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to water emergencies. First Aid, CPR, AED and Oxygen Administration are included in this program... |
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| STEM Initiative Completes Blood & Guts Curriculum |
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The YWCA’s STEM Initiative, a unique educational program for girls age 10 to 14 to encourage, excite and educate about Science, Technology, Engineering & Math, recently completed its long awaited Blood & Guts curriculum... |
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| Commissioner’s Leadership Award to Vilma Lora |
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YWCA Director of Women’s Services, Vilma Lora, was recently awarded the Commissioner’s Leadership Award from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in recognition of her work surrounding issues of domestic abuse, health care, and housing... |
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Peer
Educators Funded by DPH and The Gillette Company |
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Since September 2003, three teams
of women, trained by the YWCA as educators about
breast and cervical health, have conducted 19 peer
education sessions reaching more than 120 other
women across the Northeast region. Fifteen additional
sessions and another peer training are scheduled
for March... |
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YWCA
Hosts "Agilent After School" |
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The YWCA was recently named an Agilent
After School site, where children in the Girls Center
and the YWCA co-ed after school program will enjoy
a hands-on science program... |
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| Banknorth
Charitable Foundation Helps Rape Crisis Center |
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Banknorth Charitable Foundation took
a strong and generous stand in support of area rape
crisis and assault services recently when it made
a significant contribution to the YWCA’s Rape
Crisis Center... |
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| The
Mother Connection Helps YWCA Kids |
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The Mother Connection has chosen
to provide children enrolled in YWCA child care,
after school and residential programs for teen mothers
and victims of family violence with a new backpack
and school supplies... |
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The
Gillette Company Funds Breast And Cervical Cancer
Program |
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With support from The Gillette Company,
the YWCA of Greater Lawrence has improved its ability
to link medically underserved and uninsured women
to breast and cervical cancer screenings... |
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| YWCA
and Businesses Unite to Fight Breast & Cervical
Cancer |
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The YWCA of Greater Lawrence
is offering a new breast and cervical cancer initiative... |
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| Quota
International Establishes YWCA Library & Reading
Program |
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Quota International, represented
by members Sue Adams and Beth Poulo, both of Andover,
recently donated more than 150 children’s
books... |
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| YWCA
Financial Education Conference Draws 700 Women
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More than 700 women from throughout
the Merrimack Valley and the North Shore recently
attended the YWCA's Money Conference for Women...
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| Statewide
Education & Training to be Managed by YWCA |
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The Massachusetts Department of Public
Health recently funded the YWCA of Greater Lawrence
to coordinate two statewide training and education
programs in partnership with DPH’s Women’s
Health Network... |
