For many years, Tri Kappa Delta Phi Chapter of Muncie has supported the YWCA in a plethora of ways. Most recently, they have hosted another huge Twice As Nice resale shop sale, raising hundreds for our organization in just two days. Tri Kappa is a philanthropic organization that promotes charity, culture, and education across Indiana….
The YWCA of Muncie Supports Planned Parenthood and Here’s Y: In recent months, Planned Parenthood has been the focus of many conversations from every side of the spectrum. The YWCA of Muncie, as well as YWCA USA, supports Planned Parenthood, and here is why: With over 75% of the women we serve relying on Medicaid, PP…
A government of the people, by the people and for the people. Introducing the YWCA Resident Council The YWCA has added an addition to our residential program. Women staying in our facility now have the opportunity to have their voices and opinions heard. The YWCA Resident Council is comprised of residential women that meet on…
Freedom & Dignity Unpacking our mission: a four-part series At the YWCA we are on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. In the past several weeks we have been unpacking this mission through a four-part blog series, highlighting how we put these words into actions. …
Promoting Peace & Justice Unpacking our mission: a four-part series Nowadays it seems like anytime you see the words “peace” and “justice” together, they are followed by news regarding political turmoil. Let us reassure you, that is not what this is – this is a story of hope. The last couple weeks we have been…
Empowering Women Unpacking our mission: a four-part series Last week we began a four-part series in which we are unpacking each aspect of our mission and explaining how we are turning those words into actions. This week’s topic: empowering women. It starts with our roots… For us, the “W” in our name not only distinguishes…
Eliminating Racism Unpacking our mission: a four-part series We are positive that on more than one occasion you have seen in bold orange and black letters: “The YWCA is on a mission.“ But, can you recall what that mission is? If not, it’s okay. Here is a refresher: “The YWCA is on a mission to…
The week of April 23rd through April 30th YWCA’s across the country will host their Stand Against Racism events. This campaign is designed to raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism among communities. The YWCA also works to dismantle these forms of racism as it falls within our mission of eliminating…
Did you know that every ten seconds a report of child abuse is made? That means that within a year there will 3.6 million referrals made to child protection agencies across the world. With those numbers rising, April has been deemed as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The month is dedicated to spreading awareness the…
“Ask anyone, man or woman, ‘Do you want your daughter to have 75 cents when she deserves $1?’ What do you think the answer would be?” – Beyoncé Knowles Did you know that in 2017 women are still receiving less pay for equal work? White women receive 79 cents for every dollar, while black women…
