Events
YWe Talk: Empowering Women of Color in the Workplace
August 31, 2021
In the shadow of the pandemic nightmare, another scary story began to unfold. The “she-cession” saw nearly 3 million American women – the majority of job loss in 2020 – leave the workforce. In December, the rates of long-term unemployment for Asian women, Black women, and Latinas hovered around 40%.
KIDS Korner
August 19, 2021
KIDS Korner
Join us for a fun evening of cotton candy, fireworks, and fundraising at our re-imagined KIDS Korner event on Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. at Regions Field.
Back-to-School Block Party July 31 @ 11 a.m.
July 31, 2021
Join YWCA Central Alabama for the inaugural Family Reunion: Block Party Edition on Saturday, July 31 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. We're giving away free food, door prizes, and back-to-school supplies. The registration deadline is Tuesday, July 20. We are also looking for volunteers and door prize donations. For more information, contact 205.949.5550 or frc@ywcabham.org.
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YWe Talk | Sisters in Solidarity
July 23, 2021
Sisters in Solidarity: Open Dialogue between AAPI and Black Women
AmeriCorps Program Celebration & Farewell
July 15, 2021
YWCA Central Alabama will recognize the Building Communities, Bettering Lives (BCBL) AmeriCorps end of year and program by hosting a Virtual End of the Program celebration and End of the Year celebration on July 15, 2021.
Virtual End of the Program Celebration
The virtual celebration welcomes AmeriCorps members, supervisors, alums and past stakeholders to honor the 12-year legacy of the program.
11:00 a.m.
End of the Year Celebration
June 15 Training Regarding Trauma of Strangulation
June 15, 2021
Training for Professionals | Strangulation has been identified as one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence. This powerful form of abuse is a compelling reinforcement to the victim that their abuser decides their fate. This strangulation training webinar will equip attendees with strategies to properly assess for non-fatal strangulation, advocate for specific medical attention and safety needs of strangulation survivors, and understand the devastating traumatic outcomes of strangulation for survivors.
CEU and CLE credits available.
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Early Bird Tickets on Sale for KIDS Korner, Expect Fireworks & Fun
June 7, 2021 to July 7, 2021
Join YWCA Central Alabama for our 14th annual KIDS Korner event, presented by PNC Bank, on Thursday, Aug. 19 from 6-9 p.m. at Regions Field. The longtime luncheon event has been refreshed with a new format, date, time, look, and venue to create an experience you won’t want to miss as we raise funds for the Child Development Center. This evening will blend the fun of childhood with the best perks of being an adult. Tap into your inner kid and enjoy games like cornhole, giant Jenga, ladder toss, cotton candy "sips," and a fireworks show! Visit https://ywcakidskorner.swell.gives/ for early bird tickets ($50 each) now through July 6.
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YWe Talk | Ready for School: The Pandemic Learning Loss
May 21, 2021
It’s being called Pandemic Learning Loss. Yet, disparities in early education due to racial inequities, child poverty, and learning gaps among homeless children have long been pervasive problems in ensuring children start elementary school ready to learn at proficient levels. COVID-19 introduced additional issues with learning loss, and early research shows the academic gap could widen. Kindergartners and preschoolers may have missed crucial learning opportunities that affect a child’s ability to learn on grade level when entering first grade.
YW Allies
May 12, 2021
Join us for our new inaugural event, YW Allies! This event honoring men in Central Alabama who have advocated for gender and/or racial equality in their company, community or with YWCA Central Alabama takes place on Wednesday, May 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Avondale Brewing Company.
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