YWCA ATX

08/30/2024

At YWCA, Gen Z are the change-makers of today! We hope you’ll join us for the upcoming 2024 Gen Z National Town Hall Sept. 7!

Why Join Us?
• Engage with Inspiring Leaders: Hear from dynamic speakers who can educate us all on the issues of the day.
• Connect and Share: Let your insights be heard! Engage in discussions on issues that matter to you and your generation.

Don’t miss out! Live stream 12-3 PM CST — bit.ly/4d39xQn

At YWCA, we are on a mission to celebrate the dynamic voices of Gen Z. Leveraging insights from our comprehensive National Survey, the YWomenVote National Town Hall provides a nonpartisan forum for the diverse, impactful opinions of young women, girls and nonbinary young people to influence natio...

08/29/2024

September Events - https://mailchi.mp/ywcaaustin/september2024events

08/28/2024

Announcing dates for upcoming acupuncture clinics at YWCA Greater Austin! Relieve stress and reduce pain through either our group or individual sessions. See full details on Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/YWCAcommunityhealing

Mondays, 9/16, 10/7, 11/4, and 12/9. See you there!

08/26/2024

YWCA Greater Austin is hiring 2 psychotherapists! This position addresses the needs of marginalized communities in Central Texas by providing individual, couple, family, and group counseling, and psychoeducational presentations. This position will also connect and engage the community through outreach events and work collaboratively with YWCA staff to increase accessibility to services and grow capacity for the provision of services.

Apply at https://www.ywcaaustin.org/job-postings

08/25/2024

Join us Friday in the activity room at Travis County Community Center at Del Valle (3518 FM 973 S) for a free presentation on Reproductive Health 101. We'll be discussing places to access reproductive health in the community, forms of contraception and their effectiveness, how mental and reproductive health can intersect, and more! Snacks will be provided, and we will also be giving out free contraception and other goodies.

Register at https://reprohealth101.eventbrite.com

08/23/2024

SAVE THE DATE! 2 weeks left before our GiveBack event on September 6th from 5pm - 7 pm at Kendra Scott's Domain location! During the event, 20% of the proceeds will be donated back to YWCA Greater Austin. If you can't make it in person, you can shop online by using the code GIVEBACK-HCXVT at check out. Hope to see you there!

08/22/2024

Join us in the activity room at Travis County Community Center at Del Valle (3518 FM 973 S) for a free presentation on Reproductive Health 101. We'll be discussing places to access reproductive health in the community, forms of contraception and their effectiveness, how mental and reproductive health can intersect, and more! Snacks will be provided, and we will also be giving out free contraception and other goodies.

Register at https://reprohealth101.eventbrite.com

08/15/2024

Want to get involved with YWCA Greater Austin? Join us on August 21st for a Wellness Open House where you can get acupuncture, tour YWCA Greater Austin and learn all about Mental Health Care. Register for the event here: https://www.ywcaaustin.org/ywcaatxwellnesseven

08/14/2024

YWCA Greater Austin's GenYW program uses STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics) programing to foster developmental skills and team work in the youth we work with.

08/13/2024

GenYW has had a great summer with our youth groups and Fun Fridays! Check out some fun we have been having this summer. 😀🌟🎉

08/12/2024

Can you believe it’s been 2 weeks since our Boots and Bubbles Brunch? YWCA Greater Austin had an amazing time being in community with supporters of our work! Missed out on brunch? You can still support our work by becoming a YES! supporter. Head to https://www.ywcaaustin.org/get-involved

08/09/2024

YWCA Greater Austin will be hosting a Wellness Open House for members of the community to come learn about our services and work in the community. Attendees will be able to tour YWCA Greater Austin and participate in relaxing acupuncture. Sign up to attend by visiting: https://www.ywcaaustin.org/ywcaatxwellnessevent

08/08/2024

Happy Pride! Did you know Austin gets to celebrate 2 Pride Months? Pride celebrations not only take place in June, but also in August here in town. Of course, us at YWCA Greater Austin celebrate LGBTQ+ communities throughout the year, but we are excited to intentionally celebrate this wonderful community each June and August. Check out information about Austin Pride’s Parade and Festival on August 10th here: https://austinpride.org/pride-2024/

08/07/2024

Join us on September 6th from 5pm - 7 pm at Kendra Scott's Domain location for a giveback event where 20% of the proceeds will be donated back to YWCA Greater Austin. If you cant make it in person you can shop online by using the code
GIVEBACK-HCXVT at check out. Hope to see you there!

08/06/2024

At YWCA Greater Austin, we hold dear our mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. We have been a part of the Austin community for 117 years. During that time, we have persevered through many struggles and have also been able to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of the community.

Unfortunately, we want to inform you of recent changes within our organization that have affected our leadership team. Due to the challenging financial landscape and the need to align our resources more effectively with our mission, we have made the difficult decision to reduce our staff, including key leadership roles. This was not a decision made lightly. We understand the impact that these changes will have on our organization and our community. The individuals affected have been integral to our work and have contributed significantly to our mission. Our passionate staff have served YWCA Greater Austin with dedication and love. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and service. I would like to express my sincere appreciation for each of them even though I haven’t known them as long as they have been working in the community.

Daphne Garza
Daphne always said that she grew up with the YWCA. Now, 25 years later, her love for our work remains strong. Daphne has been a cornerstone of our team, contributing not only through her exceptional skills and expertise but also with her unwavering commitment to our mission.
Over the years Daphne has held several titles with the latest being Director of Operations and HR. She brought devotion, flexibility, patience, trust, and a sense of adventure to every role she accomplished at YWCA Greater Austin.

Laura Gomez-Horton
Laura has been with the organization for over 10 years, when our counseling program was still in its early days. Under her leadership, services were deepened and expanded to bring trauma-informed, affordable mental health services to individuals, families, couples, and groups outside of Travis County. An internship program was developed and nurtured from 1-3 interns into our current model which works with schools locally and remotely, providing competitive placements for 60+ interns annually. She facilitated Monthly Dialogues on Issues of Racism and Discrimination which provided a safe space for all people to have hard conversations in a supportive way that cultivated understanding and empathy across different cultural, social, racial, and gendered backgrounds or other perceived divides.

Ana Hernandez
Even though Ana hasn’t been with the organization long, she was able to create a system for fund raising that will be used for years to come. Ana’s creativity has brought our communications efforts to the next level and has provided us with a platform for continued success. She was instrumental in producing training materials for the Dia Dos La Mu***os initiative that is tied to the get out and vote YWCA movement. Her positivity and work in the social work space, will truly be missed.

Our priority now is to ensure a smooth transition and maintain the continuity of our programs and services. We are working closely with our remaining team to provide the support needed to navigate this period of adjustment. Our commitment to our mission remains steadfast, and we are focused on adapting to these changes while continuing to serve our community effectively.

Kris Cano, YWCA Greater Austin Executive Director

07/29/2024

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us at the Boots and Bubbles Brunch over the weekend! We truly enjoyed getting to know all who attended and loved celebrating our Boots on the ground award winners and honorable mention. Can’t wait to see you at next year’s Boots and Bubbles Brunch!

07/24/2024

Have you heard? There’s still time to become a sponsor for our upcoming Boots and Bubbles Brunch! This is a great opportunity to show your support for the YWCA Greater Austin. Each sponsorship level comes with at least 1 ticket and an acknowledgement in the event program. Visit https://www.ywcaaustin.org/brunch to choose your sponsorship level!

07/13/2024

On Monday July 15th, President Biden will come to Austin to speak at the LBJ Presidential Library to mark the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964. Signed into law by President Johnson on July 2, 1964 the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, s*x, and national origin. The event will honor the those who have fought for civil rights and equality in our nation. Notable participants include Civil Right's Leader Andrew Young, actor Bryan Cranston, musician Ruthie Foster, and the Huston-Tillotson University Concert Choir. The event is not open to the public, but those who are interested in the event will be able to view over a livestream.

Livestream to watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/9x5xcS2aXTY?si=LEYLsl84LjazZzs0

07/12/2024

YWCA Greater Austin is excited to announce the winners of our inaugural Boots on the Ground Award, Angel Carroll and Marissa Rivera! Come help us celebrate these women's hard work in our community at the Boots and Bubbles Brunch on July 27th.

Boots and Bubbles Brunch Tickets: https://www.ywcaaustin.org/brunch

07/10/2024

YWCA Greater Austin will be having a Happy Hour meet up at Josephine House this Friday, July 12th! Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about YWCA Greater Austin's mission and ways to be involved. Let us know you are coming by RSVPing at: https://www.ywcaaustin.org/ywcaatxhappyhour

07/09/2024

Thank you to Black Barn Financial, LLC for sponsoring YWCA Greater Austin's Boots on the Ground Award. Black Barn Financial is focused on delivering long-term growth to clients who want to plan with clarity and invest with purpose. To learn more visit: https://www.blackbarnfinancial.com

07/01/2024

YWCA Greater Austin is looking for offical event sponsors for our upcoming Boots and Bubbles Brunch! All sponsors will receive tickets to the Boots and Bubbles Brunch, and acknowledgement in the event program.

To become a sponsor or learn more visit: https://www.ywcaaustin.org/brunch

06/28/2024

The Stonewall Uprisings began on June 28th, 1969 which lasted a total of 6 days. Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, NYC, the events at the Stonewall Inn sparked the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement and furthered the fight for equality in the LGBTQ+ community. Today, let's honor the bravery and resilience of those who stood up for love and acceptance.

06/26/2024

We have two no cost acupuncture events coming up in July! Come relax and decompress at our first session next week on July 1st and later in the month on July 29th.

Register here: https://groupacupuncturejuly.eventbrite.com

06/25/2024

Hey Austin! 👋 We would love it if you would join us for YWCA Greater Austin's Boots and Bubbles Brunch Fundraiser. We will have Brunch, live music by Ray Prim, a silent auction, and an opportunity to learn all about our mission.

Get your tickets and learn more: https://www.ywcaaustin.org/brunch

06/24/2024

YWCA Greater Austin will be hosting the Boots and Bubbles Brunch fundraiser benefiting our work in the community. We would love it if you would join us for this exciting fundraiser! There will be brunch, an auction, live music by Ray Prim and the opportunity to learn all about YWCA Greater Austin's mission.

To learn more and get tickets visit: https://www.ywcaaustin.org/brunch

06/23/2024

Marsha P Johnson was an advocate for homeless LGBTQ+ youth, those effected by H.I.V. and AIDS, and gay and transgender rights in the 1970s. On June 28, 1969 Johnson found herself on the frontlines at the Stonewall in and would lead protests in the days following. Throughout her life she actively spoke out against transphobia and joined groups like the Gay Liberation Front. Johnson later went on to be included in a series of prints by Andy Warhol called "Ladies and Gentleman."

To learn more about Marsha P Johnson: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/marsha-p-johnson

06/21/2024

Earn mental health CEU's with YWCA Greater Austin! Join us for a training about Working with LGBTQ Veterans or Using Somatic Experiencing with Teens.

Register for Working with LGBTQ Veteran's: https://workingwithLGBTQVeterans.eventbrite.com

Register for Somatic Experiencing: https://Somaticwithteens.eventbrite.com

06/19/2024

Today we honor Juneteenth! Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day” is an annual holiday that commemorates the day that, after 2 years of being made into law, news of the abolishment of slavery reached Texas. Though this event originated in Texas, today, Juneteenth is celebrated and honored all throughout the country. Check out the link below to learn about events happening in and around Austin

Where to Celebrate Juneteenth In Austin: https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/juneteenth-in-austin/

06/18/2024

You are invited to YWCA Greater Austin's Boots and Bubbles Brunch Fundraiser! We would love it if you could join us as we listen to live music by Ray Prim, enjoy brunch and invest in YWCA Greater Austin's mission. 🎉

To learn more and get tickets visit: https://www.ywcaaustin.org/brunch