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
Every year, June marks a time when we recognize the historical roots of our social justice movements, and the work ahead of us. Our efforts were only made possible with the decades of community, organizing, and stories that were built while working towards the goal of making our world more just. June is recognized as… Continue Reading Juneteenth & Pride Month
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
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
YWCA UTAH CALLS FOR COMMUNITY TO DONATE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS More than 250 individuals benefit from annual holiday gifting event Salt Lake City, UT, December 2021—A dozen local businesses and donors will come together to sponsor Candy Cane Lane at YWCA Utah, a special holiday gifting event to benefit families living on campus at… Continue Reading YWCA Utah Press Release for Candy Cane Lane Event
Salt Lake City, February 26, 2020 – YWCA Utah announced today that after nearly four years of sustained effort, it has achieved certification in the trauma-informed Sanctuary Model—and that it is the first organization in Utah and the first YWCA in the United States to reach this significant milestone. Sanctuary implementation is a major component… Continue Reading YWCA Is First in Utah and First YWCA in U.S. to Achieve Sanctuary Certification
Three women whose lives have changed because of YWCA Utah . . .
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