October 2018 - YWCA Clark County

Stand With DVAM

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

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

Money Moves: Why Finances Play a Vital Role in Empowering Women

Friday, October 19, 2018

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