A Look at the Status of Women: YWCA Annual Meeting

A Look at the Status of Women:

Examining Critical Issues Facing Women’s Advancement in 2012

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester will examine challenges facing women’s advancement in 2012 at the organization’s Annual Meeting on October 15, 2012 at 6:30pm at the YWCA located at 515 North Street in White Plains. Attendees will hear from panelists and engage in a discussion on issues of importance for women in Westchester including access to education, women in the workforce, and policy decisions affecting women and their families.

The YWCA was established in 1858 as a voice for women's issues, but that was only the beginning of more than 150 years of active advocacy and programming for women's economic empowerment. The YWCA was the first to pioneer employment bureaus and child care centers for women. We also led the push for the eight-hour workday, the elimination of child labor, and creation of a minimum wage.

Featuring:

Carol Evans, President, Working Mother Media

Michael J. Chamberlain, Vice President, Catalyst

Grace Protos, Regional Administrator, U.S. Dept. of Labor,
Women’s Bureau, Region II

Andrea Stewart-Cousins, NYS Senator

Today, the YWCA continues to advocate for women’s economic empowerment, women’s health and safety, and racial justice issues. At the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester’s Annual Meeting, attendees will hear from panelists and engage in a discussion on issues of importance for women in the workforce, and policy decisions affecting women and their families. 

Honoring:

Hon. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, NYS Senator

Kathy Halas, Child Care Council of Westchester

Kim Jacobs, Community Capital Resources

Anne Janiak, Women’s Enterprise Development Corporation

Learn the issues. Be part of the dialogue!

This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by October 11th to events@ywcawpcw.org or (914) 949-6227 x147. Visit us at www.ywcawpcw.org to learn more about other YWCA upcoming events.

For more information about how to give your time, talent, tenacity and financial support to support the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester please contact L. Danielle Cylich, Director of Development at (914) 949-6227 x147/ dcylich@ywcawpcw.org  or visit www.ywcawpcw.org.

About the YWCA

The YWCA is the voice for every woman.  For over a century, the YWCA has spoken out and taken action on behalf of women and girls. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Over 2 million people participate each year in YWCA programs at more than 1,300 locations across the U.S. Worldwide, the YWCA serves more than 25 million women and girls in 125 countries.

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