August Monthly Message: Women’s Equality Day The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibited the United States from denying the right to vote to U.S. citizens on the basis of sex, in result granting women the right to vote. This amendment passed Congress June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920. However,… Continue Reading Women’s Equality Day
After an extensive search, YWCA is pleased to announce that Sereka Barlow has been named Chief Executive Officer of YWCA El Paso del Norte Region (YWCA), the largest YWCA in North America. Barlow has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare and organizational leadership. She most recently served as Chief Operations Officer (COO) for… Continue Reading YWCA Announces Sereka Barlow as CEO
Her husband was physically, emotionally, and financially abusive. Olivia* was not allowed to have a job and he gave her an allowance for things she and their children needed. The last straw was when she woke up to her husband holding a gun to her head. Olivia knew then she couldn’t keep herself or her… Continue Reading YWCA Giving Tuesday
On Tuesday, December 15, MacKenzie Scott announced a gift of $20 million to YWCA El Paso del Norte Region (YWCA). MacKenzie Scott is an author and philanthropist known for supporting women’s and racial equity organizations. She was also recently named to Forbes’ list of 100 most powerful women in the world. Scott has also become… Continue Reading YWCA El Paso del Norte Region receives transformational gift from MacKenzie Scott
YWCA has partnered with The United Way of El Paso County and El Paso United Family Resiliency Center (FRC) to provide immediate relief in response to the August 3rd tragedy in our community. FRC serves any individual impacted by the trauma of August 3rd –directly or indirectly. This includes children, seniors, families, and individuals. The… Continue Reading YWCA partners with United Way and Family Resiliency Center
YWCA El Paso extends “camps” for school age children as school openings are delayed El Paso, TX – In light of the City of El Paso’s health order that schools may not offer in-person instruction until after Labor Day, YWCA El Paso del Norte Region (YWCA) will continue to offer full-time care for students up… Continue Reading YWCA offers childcare for school-age children during school closures
YWCA El Paso del Norte Region is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The books below are just a few of the ones we use at our Early Learning Academies to teach our students about the history of discrimination and racism, to love each other for… Continue Reading Books to Teach Children About Race, History, and Equality
YWCA El Paso extends our condolences to the family and loved ones of George Floyd. We join the nation in mourning his death and the death of so many that have been victims of institutional racism. Racism at all levels of our communities, government, and institutions must be addressed and abolished. YWCA El Paso calls… Continue Reading YWCA El Paso Statement on the Death of George Floyd
Dear YWCA Parents and Families, We hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy! Good news: YWCA El Paso’s MacGuire Early Learning Academy (313 Bartlett) and Transmountain ELA (9570 Gateway North) will reopen on Friday, May 29th! The hours will be 6:30 am to 6:30 pm and we will be available to serve… Continue Reading YWCA MacGuire and Transmountain ELAs to reopen
Updated June 8, 2020 Updated June 5, 2020 Dear YWCA Members, We hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy! Good news: YWCA El Paso del Norte Region will resume fitness and aquatics activities and programming at all four locations on June 1, 2020! If you are an EZPay member, your payment will… Continue Reading New rules and guidelines for YWCA gyms