YWCA Utah Joins the 2023 Stroller Rally Calling for Increased Funding for Childcare

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YWCA Utah Joins the 2023 Stroller Rally Calling for Increased Funding for Childcare

Monday, October 16, 2023

On October 11th, parents, childcare workers, teachers, community members, and children joined the Utah Care for Kids Network for a stroller rally, calling on the Utah State Legislature to invest in affordable and accessible child care. The state is currently facing the impacts of federal emergency care funds running out, and as a result, programs… Continue Reading YWCA Utah Joins the 2023 Stroller Rally Calling for Increased Funding for Childcare

YWCA Utah Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

        YWCA Utah’s Vice President of Domestic Violence & Residential Services, Mindy Maude, joined ABC4’s Good Things Utah this week to talk about Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence Awareness Month was launched nationwide in October 1987 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues… Continue Reading YWCA Utah Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

HB314: A Legislative Win for Domestic Violence Survivors

Friday, September 22, 2023

It is now easier for survivors of domestic violence in Utah to be released from their rental agreements so they can flee abuse and seek safety.  YWCA Utah worked in collaboration with several organizations and Rep. Marsha Judkins to improve Utah’s domestic violence lease termination law1 . HB 314 Remedies for Victims of Domestic Violence… Continue Reading HB314: A Legislative Win for Domestic Violence Survivors

Bridging the Digital Divide: YWCA Utah’s Partnership with Comcast

Monday, August 28, 2023

  In a world where access to technology has become essential for education, employment, and overall empowerment, the digital divide continues to present a significant challenge. However, through a long-standing partnership with Comcast, YWCA Utah takes a giant leap towards bridging this gap. Comcast recently awarded YWCA Utah a generous grant, which will have a… Continue Reading Bridging the Digital Divide: YWCA Utah’s Partnership with Comcast

National Black-Owned Business Month

Monday, August 21, 2023

YWCA Utah was thrilled to read this month’s SheMoney newsletter by Jacki Zehner and learn more about the important history of Black-owned Banks in the United States. The history of racism in America has always been deeply tied to the history of financial sovereignty being stripped away from black communities. From redlining, to racial disparities in the… Continue Reading National Black-Owned Business Month