On Fridays at Edison Elementary, 16 fifth graders meet during their lunch/recess break, getting to know each other through games, crafts, and some friendly competitions. Over at Prospect Point, so many girls wanted to participate that two groups meet each week. Making it happen at Edison is Bethany Hermann, a Whitman College junior. At Prospect … Continue reading Mariposa leaders and students build resilience
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President wraps up 2-year term
From left: Peggy, Andrea, and Carol. Soon, Carol Allen, YWCA Board President, will hand the baton to President-Elect Molly Phillips. After a recent Executive Committee meeting, Carol reflected on her term with Andrea Unck, Secretary; Peggy McClung, Treasurer; and Anne-Marie Zell Schwerin, Executive Director. Carol’s two-year term began in January 2020. A few weeks later, … Continue reading President wraps up 2-year term
YWCA working with Columbia County to solve childcare crisis
Pictured: The Jolly Green Giant (upper left), a folk art reminder of days when Dayton was a major asparagus canning hub, overlooks the proposed site of a new YWCA childcare center. The Columbia County Health System has recently completed a grant requesting funding for a new childcare center in Dayton. And when the grant called … Continue reading YWCA working with Columbia County to solve childcare crisis
Local advocate selected for World YWCA leadership role
Your gifts support positions like Amara’s as YWCA Prevention Advocate Names of leaders and links to each of their local YWCA chapters are at the bottom of this post. On a blustery Walla Walla morning in late September, I logged into a zoom call with Michelle Tehedy, an 18-year-old YWCA leader from Soweto, South Africa. … Continue reading Local advocate selected for World YWCA leadership role
Community generosity a win for everyone
The Valley Giving Guide (VGG) raised more than $2.5 million in December 2021 for 131 different nonprofits. The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin announced the results in an article published January 3, 2021. “Our community is filled with many, many organizations doing important work. It was an honor to be part of this effort, and we are grateful … Continue reading Community generosity a win for everyone
Thank you for adopting families for the holidays
UPDATE: You stepped up in a big way in November. WOW. Thank you. We found all the donors needed to cover this year’s selected families. If you would still like to help, we accept gift cards any time of year to help with emergency needs, and we share specific needs all through the year on … Continue reading Thank you for adopting families for the holidays
Know your rights
As a victim of a crime of sexual assault, you have these rights under RCW 7.69.030 To receive, at the time of reporting the crime to law enforcement, a copy of your rights. To be informed by local law enforcement agencies or the prosecuting attorney of the final disposition of your case. To be notified … Continue reading Know your rights
Actions you can take against violence
It’s YWCA Domestic Violence Action Month, and we’re planning several activities designed to help build community resilience. Here are some concrete actions you can take to make the world safer. And to make our local community safer, consider a YWCA gift today. Join the Oct. 20 Tweetstorm for VAWA Set an alarm for 11 am … Continue reading Actions you can take against violence
Donors and leaders reflect on pandemic experience, growth
On a warm July evening, members of the Leadership Circle and past YWCA board members gathered to celebrate resilience and optimism at Foundry Vineyards. “Spirits were high, bright persimmon clothing was abundant, and everyone was simply thrilled to be meeting face to face,“ Executive Director Anne-Marie Zell Schwerin said. At the time, the so-called fourth … Continue reading Donors and leaders reflect on pandemic experience, growth
Put on your superhero cape to help families in crisis
You keep the shelter doors open and advocates in place for women and families who need a place of refuge. Now your help is even more important as COVID surges and flu season starts. This Sept. 23, come to Believe, a virtual party with a purpose. You’ll ensure that those hurt by the ones they … Continue reading Put on your superhero cape to help families in crisis