Meet Liz Owens! Liz currently serves as CEO of YWCA Utah where she leads the organization in meeting their mission of “eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.” She is a womanist, feminist, multi-racial, multi-cultural woman of color from Provo, Utah. She serves as a community educator, gender justice and… Continue Reading Liz Owens Spotlight on ShePlace
The 2022 General Session has been off to a great start! Over 300 bills have been filed with many more to come. We are here to keep you informed on bills that fall within YWCA Utah’s policy priority areas: child care, domestic & sexual violence, housing, mental health, racial & gender equity, and reproductive health. Here’s… Continue Reading 2022 Legislative Session – January Recap
FOREWORD Happy 2022 from YWCA Utah. Racial equity is a state of social change that seeks to eliminate racial disparities by an ongoing and intentional practice of changing policies, systems, and structures. Our Learn More. Do More. newsletter is dedicated to continued learning and exploration of ways to take action in racial equity and social justice work. From podcasts to books,… Continue Reading Advancing Racial Equity – Learn More. Do More.
REQUEST FOR COVERAGE “Real Women Run Podcast” Launches, Aims to Make Running for Office More Accessible Podcast co-hosts interview eleven women currently serving in local elected office in Utah SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Feb. 14, 2022 – Today, Real Women Run has launched “The Real Women Run Podcast,” which highlights the stories and life experiences… Continue Reading Real Women Run Podcast Announcement
Over the years, YWCA organizations across the country have honored Black History Month through various topics, commemorating African American leaders who have shaped history, and amplified Black voices advocating through activism. This year, YWCA Utah is joining others in the US to highlight The Unsung Legacy of Black Feminism: From Jane Crow to Intersectionality. Follow us on… Continue Reading How to Get Involved During Black History Month