Our Director of Public Policy, Gabe Archuleta, joined the Gun Violence Prevention Center of Utah, and other leaders, in a Daffodil planting event; 444 Daffodils were planted to honor the 444 lives lost to gun violence in Utah in 2021. Gun violence is a widespread issue that impacts all of us, especially women facing domestic… Continue Reading Speech: YWCA Utah’s Director of Public Policy on gun violence
Recently, Bank of America Named YWCA Utah one of its 2022 Neighborhood Builders, a recognition granted to organizations committed to removing economic barriers and advancing economic mobility in the community. YWCA Utah is honored to be a recipient of this grant award. This recognition provides the YWCA Utah with leadership training on financial stability, access to peer… Continue Reading Press Release: Bank of America Names YWCA Utah 2022 Neighborhood Builder
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 to day needs and emergencies of the organization changed, Liz Owens navigated the unprecedented times with grace and kindness. She continued to lead by example… Continue Reading Chief Mission Impact Officer Saundra Stokes is Interim CEO
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 ongoing socioeconomic battles like lack of access to much-needed capital to open or expand ventures have made it extremely challenging for Black entrepreneurs trying to… Continue Reading National Black-Owned Business Month
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 for domestic violence services. Remund joined YWCA Utah staff in 2002 as a Case Manager in the Kathleen Robison Huntsman (KRH) Apartments transitional housing program.… Continue Reading Staff Member Reaches 20-Year Anniversary at YWCA Utah