YWCA Cambridge Honors AANHPI Heritage Month

By: Tiffany Wong, Board Member

YWCA demands justice and provides support to diverse communities across the country, with the vision of forging a world where women, girls, and people of color can thrive. Observances such as Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPIHM) allow us to celebrate, reflect, and uplift a community that…

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Celebrating Women

Authors: Ayesha M. Wilson and Elizabeth Johnson

Women do not simply impact our society but are fundamentally at the core of our society. Often overlooked and historically hidden, while women have positively influenced society, these contributions have been and continue to be received without reciprocation. Seeing as March is Women's History Month, we…

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This Women's History Month

By: Whitney Mooney

This year’s Greater Boston International Women’s Day Breakfast theme is “Celebrating the Past, Planning for the Future”. As we reflect on the work of the many women who came before us, we must remember that much more work is needed.

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Our Hopes for 2023

YWCA Cambridge is excited to kick off another year of working towards a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We asked staff: What are your goals for your program or department in 2023? What are you striving for?

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YWCA Cambridge Supports Ballot Question 4

By Haile Carrillo-Hayes, YWCA Cambridge Intern

What is Ballot Question #4? Ballot Question #4 is a new state law that would allow immigrants to obtain a Massachusetts driver's license regardless of whether they are living in the country legally. YWCA Cambridge supports Ballot Question #4 because we believe…

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What does Pride mean to you?

Puja Kranz-Howe, (he/him) YWCA Cambridge Advocacy and Youth Leadership Manager

Growing up, I remember going to Pride Marches every year with my parents. They always were fun and filled with rainbow flags and joyful people. We would walk past the State House and wave our pride flags. I felt safe and happy.

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