Founded in 1869, the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is celebrating its 140th Anniversary with a variety of events and programs. (Photo courtesy of University of Pittsburgh archives).
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Westin Hotel, 1000 Penn Avenue, Pit...
Monday, November 16 at 5:30pm
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YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Historic Hate-Crimes Bill Signed Into Law-on October 28, 2009, President Barack Obama signed The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crime Prevention Act (HCPA) into law, making it a federal crime to assault a person because of sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Click below...
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Yesterday, President Barack Obama signed The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crime Prevention Act (HCPA) into law, making it a federal crime to assault a person because of sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Racial Justice Awards is on November 16 at 6:30 pm -- Westin Hotel. Hear CEO Maggie Jensen and awardees explain their contributions on TalkShoe. This is GREAT! Take a listen.
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Party for a Cause--a fundraiser to benefit the YWCA on Saturday November 7, 2009, 1:00—4:00 pm at The Bar 2132 Carson Street, Southside Pittsburgh. Enjoy libations, appetizers, sweets, a Door Prize Raffle, and a special preview of beaded jewelry by dearest. Spend the afternoon at The Bar for a great cause.
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is rich in tradition and cutting-edge with programs and services for women. Take a look at our presentation and see for yourself.
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YWCA Greater Pittsburgh In its 18th year, the YWCA Racial Justice Awards Program honors outstanding leaders and organizaitons for their efforts in eliminatng racial disparities in our community. Six awardees will be honored at 6:30 pm at the Westin Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. For more info call 412.255.1466. Join us for this recognition!
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Become part of the largest and oldest international women’s movement. Members of the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh support advocacy of our mission to empower women and girls and our organizational imperative to eliminate racism. ...
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Confronting Violence Against Women-Factors in Dating Violence Prevention at Carlow University to include readings by writers from Dionne’s Story, a creative anthology for awareness of violence against women. The program runs from 7:00 to 9:00 pm with refreshments/networking at 6:30 pm, Palumbo Science Center, Fifth and Craft Avenues, Oakland. YWCA Week Without Violence presentation.
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh The YWCA is asking the Pittsburgh community for its support in the 14th annual Week Without Violence. Local schools and nonprofits will hold events all week to discuss violence within various groups of people. Read WDUQ's interview with VP Carmelle Nickens Phillips at WDUQNews and search YWCA.
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A leading environmental advocate in the Pennsylvania House says he’s disappointed by cuts in the Department of Environmental Protection’s state funding. The final Pennsylvania budget dropped state funding for the DEP from $217 million to $159 million. ...
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh The goal of the YWCA's Stand Against Racism movement is to raise awareness that racism still exists in our communities and that it can no longer be ignored or tolerated. Visit Causes on Facebook to learn more, or visit the website at: www.StandAgainstRacism.org.
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YWCA Greater Pittsburgh YWCA Week Without Violence for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20: Making Our Schools SaferThe Mayor’s Youth Council Forum-The Mayor’s Youth Council will hold a forum featuring 25 students talking about what young people can do to prevent violence in their schools--at City Council Chambers, City-County Building, Grant Street-4:00 to 6:00 pm.
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh YWCA Week Without Violence for Monday: History of Hate Crime Against the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community in the Region — TONIGHT 5:30 to 7:30 pm at CCAC Allegheny campus on North side. The presentation is open to students, faculty, administrators and the community at the Tom Foerster Student Service Center Auditorium, 808 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Will you be joining all the lovely ladies tomorrow at the Westin Hotel for the Pink Ribbon Luncheon & Fashion Show at 11:00 am? Hope so. It is an inspiring event!
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Next week, the YWCA is presenting the Week Without Violence. Join us for some of the special events held from Oct 18--23. Please follow link to see a complete list of events.
Source: www.ywcapgh.org
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Governor Rendell writes to Early Childhood Education Community-thanks them for their sacrifice and leadership during the budget impasse. "I am inspired by the extraordinary commitment you showed for the children and families who depend on you each day. I know how terrible the budget impasse has been and that the level of hardship from the impasse is significant. I offer my deepest apologies...
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh National Women's Law Center is offering two free webinar trainings. In these free trainings, you'll learn about family tax credits and get access to free easy to use resources. Go to the site and register--you may be unaware of a tax credit that you are passing up!
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This webinar will explain how tax credits can give working families a leg up and briefly describe some federal and state credits that families should be aware of, including the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, and the new Making Work Pay Credit...
