YWCA Lower Cape Fear

Supporting women, girls, and families since 1914 in the Cape Fear community.

[YWCA Lower Cape Fear @ywcalcf]

It's #PrideMonth! Join us in celebrating love, diversity, and equality. At YWCA, we stand proud with the LGBTQ+ community, advocating for inclusivity and social justice!

[Maxine Waters @RepMaxineWaters]

Today marks the 55th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We sadly remember this terrible loss to our country and our world. He was the nonviolent leader for civil rights & human rights. Let’s think about what we each can do, to follow in his footsteps.

[UNCW CHHS @uncwchhs]

This Maternal Health and Healthcare Access Summit aims to increase awareness of the challenges and disparities marginalized communities face when it comes to maternal health and access to health care. Register here: https://t.co/1IBWN1AwzK

[YWCA Lower Cape Fear @ywcalcf]

Registration is open for the 2023 Health Summit ➡️ https://t.co/BgES5ilrSC

[SisterSong: National Women of Color RJ Collective @SisterSong_WOC]

Part of advancing birth equity is supporting mental health support and services postparum! “We need to do more to de-stigmatize and to also talk about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.”

https://t.co/DwOEpBhYm0

[SisterSong: National Women of Color RJ Collective @SisterSong_WOC]

The NEW briefing deadline in the case challenging access to mifepristone is tomorrow (2/24). This case is not rooted in science, medicine, or protecting people’s health. It is a political attack on medication abortion!

[YWCA USA @YWCAUSA]

Nearly 70% of LGBTQ women are worried about accessing abortion care following the Dobbs decision, and 80% want Congress to act to protect abortion access. #YWomenVote #AbortionJustice https://t.co/lx4H7y03ik

[YWCA USA @YWCAUSA]

✔️ 57% of GenX
✔️ 61% of Boomers
✔️ 64% of Millennials
✔️ 80% of GenZ

believe protecting access to abortion is an important—or is one of the most important—things Congress can do. #YWomenVote #AbortionIsEssential https://t.co/lx4H7y03ik

[YWCA USA @YWCAUSA]

According to #YWomenVote, women strongly believe Congress should protect abortion access:

✔️ 62% of white women
✔️ 74% of Native women
✔️ 66% of Black women
✔️ 58% of AAPI women
✔️ 64% of Hispanic women

Learn more at https://t.co/lx4H7y03ik #AbortionJustice

[YWCA Lower Cape Fear @ywcalcf]

What do you believe Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is? How can we take his teachings and incorporate them into our daily lives?

Answer these discussion questions and more at YWCA's Until Justice Just Is: Conversations for Peace

RSVP: https://t.co/N0mn1I2gXX

[YWCA Lower Cape Fear @ywcalcf]

THURSDAY (1/12) from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. join YWCA for its "Until Justice Just Is: Conversations for Peace" (previously Potluck for Peace) as we discuss MLK's "What is your life's blueprint" speech and share our own blueprints.

RSVP: https://t.co/N0mn1I2ONv

We'll see you there!

[YWCA Lower Cape Fear @ywcalcf]

The nonprofit sector is the backbone of our communities, and the need to strengthen the sector’s ability to respond to community needs as well as hire and retain workers is more critical than ever. Here's how Congress can help: https://t.co/2pCckKQxCu

[YWCA Lower Cape Fear @ywcalcf]

Building and retaining a healthy, equitable child care workforce is integral to the sustainability of the #ChildCare and #EarlyLearning sector and the well-being of our nation's children. Here's how Congress can help 👉 https://t.co/2pCckKPZMW

[NAACP @NAACP]

We send our condolences to the friends and family of entertainer Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss. Rest in Power.

[YWCA USA @YWCAUSA]

Today, we celebrate @POTUS signing the Respect for Marriage Act, once again affirming the right to marry who we love.

Tomorrow, we continue the work of ensuring equity for all. #RespectForMarriageAct #LoveIsLove

[YWCA Lower Cape Fear @ywcalcf]

YWCA Lower Cape Fear is working to connect with recipients of its Women of Achievement Awards. YWCA will host a reunion.

If you are a recipient of a YWCA Women of Achievement Award please complete this form: https://t.co/yv7xXUgQ26

[YWCA Lower Cape Fear @ywcalcf]

Your support allows us to continue to provide for the communities we serve. Thank you to everyone who donated to the YWCA on #GivingTuesday
If you missed out yesterday, please consider making a donation or purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List https://t.co/wuxTrT7J4g

[YWCA Lower Cape Fear @ywcalcf]

With a focus on the way race impacts women's economic opportunities, we provide resources that enable women to fully participate in the community's economy.

This #GivingTuesday your contributions support young women starting small businesses. Donate➡ https://t.co/lJBiTj8sfQ

[YWCA Lower Cape Fear @ywcalcf]

YWCA's Early Parenthood Program supports teen mothers to develop strong parenting skills to raise healthy and resilient children & stay enrolled and graduate from school.

This #GivingTuesday support our community outreach programs by making a donation ➡ https://t.co/lJBiTj8sfQ

[YWCA Lower Cape Fear @ywcalcf]

Support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren this #GivingTuesday.
Make a donation ➡ https://t.co/lJBiTjpvhQ