Black History Month was originally declared by President Gerald Ford to “honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Many of the books below do exactly that. They honor people who have been critical to major advances in science, human rights, the end of slavery, and more.… Continue Reading Children’s Books for Black History Month

Millions of Americans set New Year’s Resolutions to exercise more, get fit, and be healthier. And every year, we hear people say, “I’ve already failed at my resolutions,” by like January 16th. So how can you set a fitness-related resolution that you’re more likely to keep? We spoke with Matt Doherty, YWCA El Paso’s Fitness… Continue Reading YWCA Tips for Setting and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions

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

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