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Month: October 2020

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join the movement

Join the Movement

Friday, October 30, 2020

Join the movement to eliminate racism and empower women. The YWCA Monterey County is passionate to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.  At the YWCA Monterey County we work to ensure a safe, healthy, and dignified community. In addition, we aim to empower women to live to their… Continue Reading Join the Movement

Covid-19 and the economic crisis

Covid-19 and Economic Recovery

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Covid-19 and the economic crisis disproportionately impacts women. The impact is due to the type of work women typically perform. The current childcare system relies on a low-earning, predominantly female workforce to provide childcare. Which does not meet the needs of working parents of different income levels. The LBJ School of Public Affairs at The… Continue Reading Covid-19 and Economic Recovery

Walk a mile in their shoes

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes WWV20

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Walk a mile in their shoes is our Week Without Violence Staff event where we will walk a mile in honor of survivors and victims of Domestic Violence. Our dedicated staff strives to show the community they will do what it takes to help a survivor feel understood.  By symbolically supporting them, we bring awareness… Continue Reading Walk a Mile in Their Shoes WWV20

week without violence day of action

Week Without Violence Day of Action

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

A week without violence day of action asks you to urge your senator to cosponsor and pass VAWA (s.2843) today. It’s time to demand action.  The #VAWA  has been enacted for decades and only recently expired.  So what’s going on? We deserve to know why they are not voting on reauthorization. #VAWA passed the House… Continue Reading Week Without Violence Day of Action