Equal Pay Day was created to bring more awareness to the gap between women's and men's wages. Learn how wage disparity disproportionally impacts BIPOC women and how YWCA is working to reduce the institutional and societal barriers that drive inequalities in compensation, education, and employment opportunities
In honor of Women's History Month, we are highlighting a few trailblazing women from Washington State who have strengthened our region through their economic, social, political, and civic work. These women, and many others, were exceptional, inspirational, and fearless in ensuring that we have the rights we engage in today. For that, we thank them.
YWCA has a long history of serving women and girls, and our Fifth & Seneca location in Downtown Seattle has its own unique story to tell. Learn more about our Seneca location, how it has provided shelter for women and families for over a century, and how we’re moving forward as our newly-remodeled building reopens its doors in March 2025.
Since 1970, Black History Month has been celebrated across the U.S., but it wasn’t always a month-long observance of the achievements and history of Black Americans. Learn more about its background and how you can extend your activism through this month and beyond.
In recognition of the upcoming 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, here’s a list of media resources that shine a light on the critical (and often overlooked) role of BIPOC women in the civil rights movement.
We live in a world that is dependent on and centered around technology, but not everyone has equal access to that technology. In this digital era where the internet has become a necessity in nearly every facet of our lives, people without access are frequently left behind.
We share the stories of our program participants, programs, and staff, as well as news about the agency and what’s happening in our King and Snohomish community.
