Economic Empowerment Program - YWCA

01/16/2020

Are you seeking housing? Housing Authority of Thurston County opened the Section 8 wait list today for Housing Choice Voucher and the Project-Based Voucher rental assistance programs that include Evergreen Vista Apartments, Homes First, Krislen Apartments, and the Moderate-Rehabilitation program waiting list for the Martin Terrace Apartments.

On January 15th, 2020, the Housing Authority of Thurston County will open the waiting lists for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and the Project-Based Voucher rental assistance programs that include Evergreen Vista Apartments, Homes First! Scattered Site units, Krislen Apartments, and the Modera...

01/09/2020

The Economic Empowerment Program has been a HUGE part of this and we hope to see some past EEP participants join us!

You can read more below and RSVP for the YWCA & Statewide Poverty Action Network Program here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tgcLG39UZDAD0VI4NBY42Vy4yXeDCk_mNC66ZHgPnmg/edit

More info:

The Washington State 2020 legislative session is just a week away and YWCA & the Statewide Poverty Action Network are inviting community members to participate in our advocacy program for the upcoming legislative session. This is a time when our state representatives come together to write bills that turn into laws. During this time we can use advocacy as a tool, by sharing your experiences and perspectives with our representatives can shape the laws that effect our lives and our communities.

We want to know what’s important to you. What are your experiences with housing? What do you want your state representatives to know about your life? What do you think are some of the solutions to the problems we are all facing?

During this hands-on program we will learn about anti-poverty legislation and how you can share your experiences and perspectives. Our activities will include visiting the Capitol every other Wednesday to learn about bills, meet with our representatives, and learning about sharing your experiences and possibly testifying. Sharing your experiences and perspectives can help shape the laws and policies that are impacting our lives, now and in the future.

We will meet every other Wednesday at YWCA (220 Union Ave SE Olympia, WA). Here’s the schedule:

• Wednesday, January 15th, 11 am-1 pm
• Wednesday, January, 29th, 11 am-1 pm
• Wednesday, February, 12th, 11 am-1 pm
• Wednesday, February, 26th, 11 am-1 pm
• Wednesday, March, 11th, 11 am- 1 pm

Contact Laurel at [email protected] for details!

10/24/2019

Friends, we have a program participant who is in great need of a walker for her baby. Something similar in style to what is picture. If you are able to donate a gently used walker, please email [email protected]. Thank you!

10/22/2019

Check out this post from Statewide Poverty Action Network. The Working Families Tax Credit coalition is looking for a campaign manager.

Do you love bringing together different organizations and people to work toward economic justice, racial justice, and tax justice? Do you want to help 1 million households in Washington state get a tax refund of up to $1,000 per year with the Working Families Tax Credit? Do you want to be a part of....

10/17/2019

As an organization committed to participant led initiatives, we are excited that one of our program participants is taking the lead to facilitate a weekly "Arts & Antics" workshop to provide her art skills as a tool for other participants to heal from trauma. She has a need for some art supplies, can you help ? Email Tatomya to arrange drop off of supplies, you will be notified via email if that need has already been filled - [email protected] Thank you! *See below for the ask*

10/17/2019

We hosted our first workshop in Friendship Hall (formally The Other Bank) on Tuesday. IT👏🏾WAS👏🏾POWERFUL👏🏾. The topic was “Introduction to Advocacy & Poverty Action’s Campaigns” So thankful to our ongoing partnership with Statewide Poverty Action Network and shoutout to Ramirez Mexican Store for always coming through with the delicious dinner. Looking forward to session #2 “An Overview of Washington State’s Legislative Process” on November 12th!

10/16/2019

Belleza Ropa Clothing and Shoes is donating 100 pair of shoes to Kathleen’s Closet! Come to the Naot Trunk show on October 24th from 3-7pm to try on a pair of shoes or grab a pair of boots for this perfect fall weather 🍁
All Naot shoes will be 10% off! 👞 👠 👢

10/09/2019

Can you help out? We have a family in need of 5 warm blankets!! Please email Monica prior to donating to confirm if this need has been met or not. [email protected]
Thank you, Friends! ❤️

Community Ask: We have a family in need of blankets. 5 to be specific. Can you help out? Contact Monica at [email protected] to make it happen!

10/05/2019

“YWCA is committed to housing justice and we support this ordinance.”

Washington Community Action Network

YWCA is committed to housing justice and we support this ordinance.

Washington Community Action Network