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YWCA Utah offers family violence services through trauma-informed care and community partnerships that provide people safety, support, and meaningful opportunities to live independently.
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Chief Mission Impact Officer Saundra Stokes is Interim CEO

6 September 2022
Congratulations, Liz Owens! Saundra Stokes Announced Interim CEO After taking lead of YWCA Utah in 2020, just as a global pandemic, racial reckoning, and labor shortages among the very many day... Read More

National Black-Owned Business Month

1 August 2022
The value of entrepreneurship has long been a major influence in the Black community, making it an essential contributor to the nation’s economy. The devastating impact of the pandemic and... Read More

Staff Member Reaches 20-Year Anniversary at YWCA Utah

31 July 2022
Joan Remund celebrates 20 years with YWCA Utah spanning roles as Case Manager, Transitional Housing Director, Director of the Salt Lake Area Family Justice Center, and most recently Program Administrator... Read More

Policy News: Two New Utah Laws for Survivors, Resources

18 July 2022
July Policy Newsletter This month we share two new laws that went into effect that help survivors of violence. We also share updates on the latest U.S. Supreme Court decisions... Read More
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YWCA Utah is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

YWCA Utah advances the well-being of women in Utah through safety, opportunity, and advocacy. Since 1906 the YWCA has designed its work to encourage women’s aspirations, protect and promote their rights, and meet their changing needs. The YWCA’s enduring belief has been that better lives for all women lead to stronger families, communities, and societies.

The YWCA is committed to advancing the well-being of women in Utah through safety – offering family violence services, opportunity – with leadership and education programs, and advocacy – as a voice for change

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