Indigenous People’s Day This year October 11th is a very important day for many people across the Americas and the US. October 11th is Indigenous People’s Day, a reclamation of Colombus Day, and a time for people, Indigenous and not, to acknowledge & atone for the horrendous suffering indigenous people have endured across the Americas.… Continue Reading Indigenous People’s Day
MIAMI (September 20, 2021) – YWCA South Florida is pleased to announce its 2021-2022 Board of Directors and Board Members. Kelly-Ann Cartwright, Partner, at Holland & Knight, has been elected as Board Chair. Kelly-Ann Cartwright, Partner at Holland & Knight, has been elected as Board Chair for the second consecutive year. As an established labor and… Continue Reading YWCA South Florida Announces New Board of Directors for 2021-2022
YWCA South Florida is joining the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s effort to promote the Archewell Foundation’s 40×40 program. As Meghan Markle celebrated her 40th birthday this month and year, she launched the 40×40 message. The 40×40 program challenges people everywhere to contribute 40 minutes of their time to improve their community. Specifically,… Continue Reading YWCA South Florida Joins Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Archewall Foundations 40×40 Program
Leadership Team to Drive Nonprofit’s Invigorated “#100YearsForward” Strategy Created to Accelerate Innovation, Growth and Programming and Achieve Justice for All MIAMI – YWCA South Florida, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women, today announced three leadership changes to carry on its 100-year legacy of social action and moving justice forward for women and people… Continue Reading YWCA South Florida Announces Leadership Changes To Chart Way Forward for Race And Gender Equity
Dear YWCA Friends and Families, Last night, I was yet again in shock. While reading and listening to news reports and scrolling through my social media feeds, I couldn’t believe that the chaotic and violent siege of the U.S. Capitol building was real. American democracy was under attack. Adding to the offense is the inconsistent… Continue Reading A Statement from YWCA South Florida CEO, Kerry-Ann Royes