YWCA-MC’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women takes shape during the month of April. Stand Against Racism is a time to reflect on attitudes towards other races and the preconceptions that affect people of color within our society. We have organized events to bring recognition to racism affecting all ethnicities. Change starts from within,… Continue Reading Stand Against Racism 2022 & YWCA-MC News
As a racial justice organization, YWCA-MC is committed to ensuring that every person regardless of race is afforded equal opportunity and protection under the law. In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we would like to bring awareness to the racial justice initiatives we expect Congress to take action on. Unfortunately, we find racial… Continue Reading As a Racial Justice Organization, YWCA Advocates For Equality
As June 19th approaches, we would like to share some basic Juneteenth facts followed by scheduled events to join the celebrations. Juneteenth honors the end of legal slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is a Federally recognized Holiday While Juneteenth began in Texas as a state holiday in 1979, it wasn’t until June 2021 that… Continue Reading Juneteenth Facts & Events in Monterey County
April marks the beginning of our racism education campaign, Stand Against Racism. As we join YWCA’s across the country, we work together to bring awareness to the impact of structural racism. By focusing on racism education, we can build a community that cares about racial justice. We hope to inspire the Monterey County community to… Continue Reading Stand Against Racism | Racism Education
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month during the month of February is pivotal. This month is a time for us to educate and spread awareness that Teen Dating Violence exists within our communities. This month-long awareness and prevention focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts. Teen Dating Violence Awareness… Continue Reading Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month