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Let’s bring domestic violence out of the shadows

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

By: Sylvia Acosta, Ph.D. Domestic violence cannot be an issue on which only non-profit organizations focus. The responsibility of keeping families safe belongs to all of us. When women and children are abused, the ripple effect permeates all of our public, private and government institutions. According to The Nonprofit Partnership, the net loss annually from… Continue Reading Let’s bring domestic violence out of the shadows

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YWCA El Paso CEO provides testimony to Congress

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Testimony of Sylvia Y. Acosta, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer YWCA El Paso del Norte Region to the Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight regarding the hearing titled “How the Tax Code Subsidizes Hate” September 19, 2019 Watch the full hearing: https://youtu.be/l62HVbqnNh8 Chairman Lewis and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity… Continue Reading YWCA El Paso CEO provides testimony to Congress

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YWCA El Paso Childcare Scholarships

Friday, August 2, 2019

YWCA El Paso del Norte Region Strives to Fulfill Childcare Needs with Increased Scholarship Availability In an effort to serve the childcare needs of even more El Paso families, YWCA El Paso del Norte Region (YWCA) is increasing the income threshold and amount offered for its own scholarship and childcare assistance program known as We… Continue Reading YWCA El Paso Childcare Scholarships