Our Human Trafficking Coordinator, Lena Bustamantez, works with the victims of Human Trafficking. When speaking with Lena, you can see the passion she has for working with survivors of Human Trafficking. Lena Bustamantez is dedicated to getting the victims the resources they need. Trust the process. You may not feel like you’re strong, but you… Continue Reading Supporting the Victims of Human Trafficking
What Does YWCA Stand For? We are more than an acronym. While our acronym suggests we are a faith-based organization, Young Women’s Christian Association of Monterey County, is a nonsectarian Christian organization. While this may have been true during inception, we do not actively require Christian association to get help. With roots in the late… Continue Reading What Does YWCA Stand For?
YWCA Monterey County celebrates 50 years of rich history in the community this month. While our acronym suggests we are a faith-based organization, Young Women’s Christian Association of Monterey County, is a nonsectarian Christian organization. With roots in the late 19th Century, according to Brittanica the first Young Women’s Christian Association was established in 1855… Continue Reading YWCA Monterey County Celebrates 50 Years
For Immediate Release May 10, 2021 Contact: Lucas Zucker, Policy Director, CAUSE (805) 216-8566, lucas@causenow.org Immigrant advocates praise stimulus package, but call on Governor Newsom to address the larger gap of immigrants left out of unemployment benefits As Governor Newsom unveiled a sweeping new spending package to support Californians struggling from the financial impacts of… Continue Reading Immigrant Advocates Call on Governor Newsom
WHAT IS CSEC? Commercial sexual exploitation of children, CSEC, refers to a range of crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children for financial benefit. Traffickers exchange for monetary or non-monetary value. Non-monetary value includes; food, drugs, shelter, and protection. There are several acts that fall into what is categorized as CSEC; some of these acts… Continue Reading Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children -CSEC