“The Supreme Court’s decision of overturning Roe Vs. Wade made on June 24th, impacted women, by allowing states to determine the future of women’s reproductive rights. This decision may directly impact our communities with existing health disparities related to systemic hardships and racial discrimination. Today, the YWCA Corpus Christi stands by its mission to eliminate… Continue Reading YWCA-CC Statement on Roe Vs. Wade
YWCA Corpus Christi is united in grief with the El Paso community. Our hearts also go out to the folks of Dayton, Ohio, and other victims and survivors of violence around the world. As an organization, we will continue to fight against racism and for the empowerment of women and the elimination of violence. Healing from the… Continue Reading Statement of Unity with El Paso and Dayton, Ohio
Earlier this month people in the United States commemorated Equal Pay Day — the day in which women finally caught up with men’s pay from 2018. In other words, it took women 16 months to make what men made in 12 months, and for women of color, the predicament is worse. It takes Hispanic women… Continue Reading Let’s End the Need for Equal Pay Day
Statement by YWCA USA CEO, Alejandra Y. Castillo “In last night’s State of the Union address, President Trump doubled down on his standard dog-whistle of divisive rhetoric and scapegoating our most underserved communities. Last night’s litany of policies focused on building a border wall, separating immigrant families and ramping up penalties for drug offenders. He… Continue Reading We Need Real Solutions, Not Platitudes
STATEMENT BY YWCA USA CEO ALEJANDRA Y. CASTILLO “We are deeply disappointed in Congress’ failure to do their jobs and fund programs that support women, families, and our communities. “The impacts of this shutdown are broad and diverse, from the expiration of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) blatantly putting children’s health at risk, to… Continue Reading Shutdown Hurts Women, Families, And Communities Of Color