YWCA of Central VA

The YWCA of Central Virginia is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE. WE CAN HELP. #youarenotalone #ywcacva

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YWCA of Central Virginia loves our volunteers! 😍 Would you like to help out by becoming a volunteer, intern, or Board of Directors member? Learn more at https://t.co/YEUeXT3jvh

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This week is Black Maternal Health Week. Take a look at this article and tell your congressmen to support the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020!
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#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BlackWomen #eliminatingracism #empoweringwomen
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#SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #SAAM #ywcacva

If you need help related to sexual assault or violence, please call our 24-Hour Confidential Hotline: [phone]
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Read powerful messages from sexual assault survivors conveying messages they themselves wish they had recieved. YWCA is also here to help. Call our 24/7 hotline: [phone] #saam #ywcacva #sarp #saam #ywcacva #sarp https://t.co/GIY89vrrYx

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#SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth Teen Vogue discusses with survivors what it is like to be cyberbullied as a sexual assault survivor in this video. #SAAM #YWCACVA #SARP https://t.co/NOeUEnvZZT

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Have you or someone you know been sexual assaulted? Teen Vogue discusses how to get the help that is needed to move from victim to survivor. YWCA is also here to help. Call our 24/7 hotline: [phone] https://t.co/a8gokO5DEa #saam #ywcacva #sarp

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As we all take some time during this pandemic to slow down, one thing that doesn't take a break is the rate of sexual assault. The goal of #SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence & educate communities on how to prevent it.

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Barbara Jordan was a lawyer, a congresswoman, and a scholar. Jordan used her public speaking skills to fight for civil and human rights. In 1972, Jordan became the first African American woman to be elected to Congress from the South since 1898. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackWomen

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Happy International Women's Day!! This year's theme is "I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”. We are so grateful to all the women who came before us, and all the powerful women who support us today!! #WomensHistoryMonth #ywca #internationalwomensday ✊♀️

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Ida B. Wells was a prominent journalist, activist, & researcher in the late 19th century. She battled sexism, racism, and violence. A skilled writer, Wells used her skills as a journalist to shed light on the conditions of African Americans in the South. #WomensHistoryMonth

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Happy Women's History Month!!
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What do YOU consider are women's biggest accomplishments and hurdles? Tell us your thoughts and stories!
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#WomensHistoryMonth #ywca #eliminatingracism #empoweringwomen

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#BlackHistoryMonth #ywca #eliminatingracism

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Zora Hurston was a world-renowned writer and anthropologist. Hurston’s novels, short stories, and plays often depicted African American life in the South. Her work in anthropology examined black folklore. Her most popular novel: "Their Eyes Were Watching God". #BlackHistoryMonth

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Nina Simone was one of the most amazing singers, songwriters, & musicians of the century. She was well known as a strong vocal advocate for the Civil Rights movement and black women. One of Nina's more hopeful activism anthems was called "To Be Young, Gifted and Black". #BHM