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YWCA CEO fears proposed legislation could 'magnify' homeless problem

Star Press 22 Jan 2026
WaTasha Barnes Griffin, chief executive officer of the YWCA of Central Indiana, is concerned about proposed legislation that would make it a crime for the homeless to stay on public property.
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YWCA extends Women of Achievement deadline ahead of March 2 event

Rockford Register Star 22 Jan 2026
YWCA Northwestern Illinois has extended the nomination deadline for its 2026 Leader Luncheon XLVI ... Eligible students must live or attend school in the YWCA Northwestern Illinois service areas of Boone, Winnebago, Stephenson or Jo Daviess counties.
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Durbin Slams Trump’s Child Care Funding Freeze At Rockford YWCA (Richard J Durbin)

Public Technologies 21 Jan 2026
) January 21, 2026 Durbin Slams Trump's Child Care Funding Freeze At Rockford YWCA ... The YWCA of Northwestern Illinois serves families who qualify for the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program, which is partially funded by federal funding.
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YWCA celebrates 30th Race Against Racism Day

The Tennessee Tribune 21 Jan 2026
Held annually by the Knoxville Phylliss Wheatley Branch of the YWCA, the event draws hundreds the weekend before Martin Luther ...
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Durbin Slams Trump’s Child Care Funding Freeze At Rockford YWCA (US Senate Committee on Judiciary)

Public Technologies 21 Jan 2026
) January 21, 2026 Durbin Slams Trump's Child Care Funding Freeze At Rockford YWCA ... The YWCA of Northwestern Illinois serves families who qualify for the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program, which is partially funded by federal funding.
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Van Wert YWCA to hold golf putt fundraiser

Lima Ohio 13 Jan 2026
VAN WERT — The YWCA of Van Wert County and the Fraternal Order of Elks 1197 are holding the 2026 Van Wert Putt Around from 11 a.m.
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YWCA's annual MLK commemoration coming soon

Image Newburyport Daily News 09 Jan 2026
NEWBURYPORT — YWCA Greater Newburyport is hosting its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration and Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 19, at 9.30 a.m. at Newburyport City Hall, 60 Pleasant St ... .
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TTW Empowerment Network donates to YWCA Upper Lowlands

Image The Post and Courier 08 Jan 2026
Joan D. Hampton, founder and CEO of the Total Woman Empowerment Network, presented a $500 donation to the YWCA Upper Lowlands in support of its women’s shelter and services for survivors of domestic violence ... .
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Knoxville YWCA renovation brightens historic building serving women

Knox News 08 Jan 2026
YWCA reopens renovated downtown Nancy J ... YWCA reopens renovated downtown Nancy J ... More room at the YWCA means more support ... The update was the first major renovation to the 100-year-old building, which replaced a previous YWCA facility.
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'A pioneer': Maureen Powers, longtime director of YWCA Lancaster, dies at 77

Image Lancaster Online 06 Jan 2026
Maureen Powers, a longtime director of YWCA Lancaster and staunch advocate for women’s rights and racial equity, died Saturday night. She was 77 ... .
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Van Wert YWCA plans Women of Achievement dinner

Lima Ohio 05 Jan 2026
VAN WERT — The YWCA of Van Wert County’s annual Women of ... Tickets go on sale on the YWCA website in early February.
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Photos: "Two Years Eve" celebration at YWCA

Image Dispatch Argus 01 Jan 2026
The YWCA Quad Cities Early Learning Academy is hosted its second annual “Two Year’s Eve” celebration with a balloon drop held at 2 p.m. for students enrolled in its childcare program. The event allows students to ring in the New ... .
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YWCA gets $24M for Schenectady Harbor House, construction to take two years

The Daily Gazette 31 Dec 2025
SCHENECTADY — After eight years in the works, the Harbor House project for the YWCA of NorthEastern New York in Schenectady is underway ... .
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