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
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
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
The partnership between the Call to Action Foundation and YWCA Utah has been instrumental in creating transformative experiences and opportunities for domestic violence survivors and their children. In 2021, the Call to Action Foundation approved a contribution of $658,700 over the course of three years to support the child survivors of domestic violence living on… Continue Reading Call to Action Foundation X YWCA Utah
The Evolution of the Sharks YWCA Utah’s Afterschool Coordinator, Liz Griffin, is essentially the reason for our Afterschool Program being known as “The Sharks”. Our branding started with simple swimsuits one Summer. Liz thought it would be both convenient and cute to purchase matching swimsuits for the kids to borrow. The swimsuits we found had… Continue Reading Our Children’s Services Story
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Apirl 2023 Community Engagement Exchange Program Participants from Sierra Leone & Hungary Conducting Civil Society Practicum with YWCA Utah Adama Finda Borway & Júlia Bakó are partnering with YWCA Utah through the U.S. State Department’s Community Engagement Exchange Program. For twelve weeks, Adama & Júlia, are emerging international young leaders,… Continue Reading Community Engagement Exchange Program Participants from Sierra Leone & Hungary Conduct Civil Society Practicum with YWCA Utah
The YWCA Utah Chief Executive Officer, Liz Owens, wrote a piece for the Salt Lake Tribune on the importance of recognizing the truths of others when working towards the intersectional mission of the YWCA Utah. Read Liz’s piece as a special guest writer for the Tribune below: July 14, 2022, 1:00 p.m. | Salt Lake… Continue Reading Liz Owens: How we can trust the truths we do not live in
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
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
Three women whose lives have changed because of YWCA Utah . . .
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