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2009 is the 92nd
anniversary of the YWCA of Walla Walla. Through a dedicated
Board of Directors, a strong and committed staff and
outstanding community support, the programs of the
YWCA are as strong as they have ever been—and getting stronger!
Upcoming Events:
Ice Chalet Benefit Yard Sale
when relationships become toxic...
ACTION ALERT!
PRESERVE VAWA/FVPSA FUNDING LEVELS IN FEDERAL BUDGET
Congress has begun work on next year's federal budget (FY 2010). Like at the state level, there are two versions of the budget -- Senate and House -- and they can be different. Each side has now passed their own version, and they will negotiate to combine into one final version, likely in the next two weeks.
The Senate version of the budget contains two amendments for higher spending on important domestic violence funding:
** $10 million for the Long-Term Stability/Housing for Victims Program under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This program builds collaborations between domestic violence service providers and housing providers and developers to leverage existing resources and create permanent housing solutions that meet victims' needs. ** $1 billion to fully fund VAWA and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). These programs provide funding for emergency shelters and community-based advocacy, along with grant funding for a range of specific areas (such as children's services, civil legal assistance, rural-specific programs, STOP, Grants to Encourage Arrest, transitional housing).
What Can You Do?
One of our two U.S. Senators from Washington state, Patty Murray, is a member of the Senate Budget Committee that drafted one version of the budget bill. Call Sen. Murray's office in Washington, D.C. at 1-866-481-9186 and give this message:
- "Hello, my name is _______ and I am from ________ [indicate organization, include your state and town]." "I would like Senator Murray and the Budget Committee to keep the VAWA and FVPSA Amendments in the FY 2010 Budget Conference Report."
- "These amendments are nexessary to achieve full funding of VAWA and FVPSA this year, so even more critically important services for domestiv violence victims can be funded. Thank you!"
For more information, please contact Tralonne Shorter at tshorter@nnedv.org or 202.543.5566.
The
Young Women’s Christian Association of the United States of America
is a women’s membership movement nourished by its roots in the Christian
faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values.
Strengthened by diversity, the Association draws together members who
strive to create opportunities for women’s growth, leadership and
power in order to attain a common vision:
Peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.
The Association will thrust its collective power toward the elimination
of racism wherever it exists and by any means necessary.Mission
Statement of the YWCA of the USA
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Enriching
the lives of women and their families.
Mission Statement of the YWCA of Walla Walla
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