Ywcaworks.org Website Review

YWCA envisions an inclusive society where all people can thrive and all communities are valued, respected, and self-directed. Issue (with depth) Housing-Transitional Housing-Permanent Housing-Emergency Shelter-Homeless Services-ChildcareHealth & Safety-Legal Services-DV Advocacy-Basic Needs-Counseling-Health AccessEconomic Advancement-Career Centers-Financial Education-Job This week I sat down with staff member Leticia Tish Magee, whose story is similar to those of our clients. For Tish, her experiences with homelessness inform the work she does and how she shows up for many of our clients every day. This is Tishs story. further our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. This is the third in our series of three blog posts diving into each of the bills we support and their impacts on women and families in Washington state. It doesnt take long to smile when you are around TeShauna. She always seems to have a genuine smile that is contagious, despite what is going on in her life. TeShauna first came to YWCA in April 2018 and like most mothers, is a woman who gets things done. I sat down with TeShauana and chatted about her experience at YWCA and what her future goals are. further our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. This is the second in our series of three blog posts diving into each of the bills we support and their impacts on women and families in Washington state. The minute you meet Wamaitha you can feel her power. She has one of the most uplifting and positive attitudes I have ever experienced. Her ability to overcome her experience of gender-based violence has influenced who she is today. Wamaithas story of hope and persistence further our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. In this series of three blog posts, we’ll be diving into each of the bills we support and their impacts on women and families in Washington state. YWCA is supported by United Way of King County and United Way of Snohomish County