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YWCA Utah, DISCOVER and KABOOM! Unveil Kid-Designed Playground for Six-Building Campus.  Community joins forces with nonprofit to advance playspace equity in the heart of Salt Lake City.  Salt Lake City, UT (Thurs, May 19, 2022, 2 p.m.) – At an invited ribbon cutting, YWCA Utah in Salt Lake City is celebrating as the campus debuts… Continue Reading New Kid-Designed Playground at YWCA Utah Salt Lake Campus

State and Community Leaders Come Together to Announce Governor Cox’s Declaration of May as Maternal Mental Health Month    Salt Lake City, UT (May 18, 2022, 12 p.m.) – State and community leaders will gather on May 18th at 12:00 p.m. at the Utah State Capitol Presentation Room to announce Governor Cox’s Declaration of May 2022… Continue Reading Maternal Mental Health Declaration Press Conference

YWCA Utah Meets Equitable Values with $15 Equitable Pay Salt Lake City, UT, April 1, 2022—YWCA Utah’s renewed energy and focus on eliminating racism centers equity for the organization and advances goals toward equitable pay and a desirable workplace environment. The $15/hr minimum wage milestone more than doubles the state minimum and comes after dedicated… Continue Reading YWCA Utah Meets Values with $15 Equitable Pay

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