On April 11, 2023, YWCA Utah hosted Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Deidre Henderson for a ceremonial bill signing of laws that support families and children. Our CEO Liz Owens welcomed legislators, state leaders, and community partners to the campus for the event. It was an honor to participate in the ceremony that featured… Continue Reading 11 Bills Related to Survivors Signed on YWCA Utah’s Campus
On March 31, 2023, we gathered to celebrate the end of the legislative session. We discussed policy wins for the year and how they impact our work and people involved. We also discussed areas where more work is needed with a mixture of disappointment and optimism. The evening was a success in helping us all… Continue Reading YWCA Utah’s 2023 Legislative Recap
Press Release: Salt Lake City, UT – State and community leaders will gather on February 9that 12:00 PM at the Utah State Capitol in the Capitol Board Room to announce Governor Cox’s Declaration of February 2023 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.Survivor moms, maternal mental health providers, advocates, and state and federal leaderswill highlight the importance of… Continue Reading Governor Cox’s Declaration of February as Maternal Mental Health Month
Candy Cane Lane is a special holiday pop-up store, made possible by our community’s generous financial and in-kind donations, to celebrate this special time of fellowship, hope, selflessness, and love with our residents and the community. The families in our shelterand transitional housing are beginning new chapters in their lives, often with few belongings and… Continue Reading YWCA Utah Chief Mission Impact Officer on Candy Cane Lane
The hurt we at YWCA Utah feel after the hate crimes committed against the queer community in our neighboring state of Colorado this weekend is heartbreaking. Historically, Queer spaces have been an environment where Queer and Trans communities have been able to dance, laugh, express, organize, and feel joy. These are spaces where gay… Continue Reading YWCA Utah Statement on Club Q