January marks the 15th Annual National Stalking Awareness Month, where efforts are made across the country to highlight the seriousness and dangers of stalking, as well as what individuals and communities can do to stay safe. While YWCA Clark County doesn’t have a program solely devoted to stalking crimes, it is a behavior that can… Continue Reading Challenging Our Perceptions of Stalking
by De Stewart, Advocacy Specialist Sexual Assault Program YWCA Clark County Sexual Assault Program support groups are here to help survivors heal from the effects of sexual assault and/or abuse. A sexual assault is a crisis. It creates trauma in the life of survivors and those who support them. Everyone who experiences sexual assault deals with the abuse… Continue Reading New Women’s Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Assault and/or Abuse
*Sarah had just turned 18, and left her former foster home with very few resources. Because she had nowhere to go she ended up returning to live with several family members who were heavily into drugs and alcohol. Sarah quickly realized that this was not a safe place for her to stay, and she reached… Continue Reading Your Support Changes Lives
by Emily Ostrowski On November 20th, YWCA Clark County hosted members of the community for a vigil, followed by a facilitated community conversation in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Since its inception in 1999 Transgender Day of Remembrance is meant to memorialize those who have lost their lives due to transphobia and draw attention… Continue Reading Working Together to Make Our Community Safer for Transgender Individuals
Your generosity consistently provides life-changing services to our community. Every gift matters and every dollar is providing safety and support. This November, YWCA Clark County has set a goal for signing 40 new donors willing to make regular, monthly donations. While any type of donation is an immense help to us, the reliability and commitment… Continue Reading The Benefits of Becoming a Monthly Donor
by Cheyanne Llanos Bare, Coordinator of the WLC Trigger Warnings: Mentions of sexual assault and rape The era of #MeToo has opened our eyes to the experiences and stories of countless survivors, as well as the realization that rape culture is extremely prevalent in our society. Yet there remain lingering questions over what constitutes sexual… Continue Reading Women’s Leadership Center Takes On Consent in #MeToo Era
by Grace Maute Recently, a survivor and her children came to our shelter fleeing domestic violence. When they first entered shelter, YWCA Clark County advocates provided them with crisis intervention, safety planning, and emotional support as they adjusted to their new living situation. The oldest child, who was experiencing PTSD symptoms due to the prior… Continue Reading Stand With DVAM
by: Cheyanne Llanos Bare By this point, we are no longer strangers to the gender pay gap. A gap, which has women earning $.80 for every dollar made by our male counterparts. This disparity is even greater amongst women of color. Black women earning just 62.5% compared to their white male counterparts in 2016 and… Continue Reading Money Moves: Why Finances Play a Vital Role in Empowering Women
Since 1985 YWCA Clark County has been proud to recognize young women for their volunteerism, commitment to community, and leadership with our Young Women of Achievement Awards. Each recipient inspired us by their commitment to better the world around them, and we relish any opportunity we get to spotlight their good works. This is why we… Continue Reading Interview with Former “Young Women of Achievement” Scholarship Recipient
Two high school seniors have been selected to each receive a $1,500 scholarship from YWCA Clark County in support of their future educational endeavors. Malia Meyer and Brianna Knode consistently demonstrated strong leadership qualities in alignment with YWCA Clark County values throughout their high school careers. Each student has contributed extensive volunteer hours to their… Continue Reading YWCA Clark County Announces Young Women of Achievement Scholarship Recipients