YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley

06/15/2026

Thank you The Mercury News for highlighting this year's Walk a Mile in Their Shoes and helping shine a light on the importance of ending gender-based violence.

What makes this event so meaningful is the community that comes together for a united message. Survivors, advocates, families, sponsors, volunteers and community leaders all play a role in creating a future where everyone can live free from violence and have equitable access to support services.

Thank you to all who joined us!

About 600 people registered to take part in the YWCA’s “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual abuse.

06/12/2026

Survivors shouldn’t need to worry about the availability of services to help them heal after harm. Governor Gavin Newsom, join the and include $50 million for crime victims funding in the Final California Budget to keep the lights on for survivors of crime.

06/09/2026

Just 𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 until 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗲𝘀!

The race for our top fundraising teams is heating up as we head into the final stretch. Team 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 continues to lead our Community Teams, with 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 close behind, while 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆 has taken over the top spot among our Title Teams.

There's still time to register, fundraise, or make a donation before Thursday's event. Every dollar raised stays right here in our community to support survivors and help end gender-based violence.

👠 Join us on June 11 or virtually.
🧡 Support a team.
🏅 Help shape the final standings.

06/08/2026

Vote Bloom for Best Vintage Clothing Store! 🧡

Best of Marin 2026 Voting Ends in 7 Days

There is exactly one week remaining to secure votes for the 2026 Best of Marin. The Pacific Sun reminds the community that the final voting window is closing quickly, making this the time to support your favorite local establishments and service providers.

Ensure your top choices across the county are recognized before the official ballot closes.

Cast your votes here: https://pacificsun.com/best-of-ballot/

06/05/2026

We caught up with Team Captain 𝐏𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 to hear one of her favorite memories from last year's 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐬. As a dedicated Team Captain for the past four years, Pat has experienced firsthand the power of our community coming together to support survivors and raise awareness to end violence.

With June 11 right around the corner, there’s still time to join us at Santana Row! Register as an individual, start a team, or participate virtually from wherever you are.

👉 Sign up today (virtual walkers welcome): https://app.betterunite.com/ywcaggsv-2026walkamileintheirshoes

06/04/2026

Just 1 week until Walk a Mile in Their Shoes! 👠

The finish line is in sight, and our leaderboard is more competitive than ever. A huge shoutout to this week’s top teams who are leading the way in raising critical funds and awareness for survivors in our community.

There’s still time to make your mark! Rally your friends, family, and coworkers, send one more fundraising email, and help your team climb the rankings before we gather on event day.

Every dollar raised helps provide life-changing support and services for survivors. Let’s make this final week count! 🧡

06/03/2026

Last week, Your YWCA had the opportunity to attend the 5 year anniversary celebration of the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) of Santa Clara. Our CEO gave remarks centered on the extraordinary collaboration between CAC partners and the significance of families having access to multiple disciplines in one place.

"Over the past five years, the Center has become so much more than a building or a coordinated response model. It has become a place where children and families are met with compassion, dignity, and care during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. When a child is sharing one of the most traumatic experiences of their young life, the way we respond can either deepen harm or begin to restore safety, trust, and hope."

Congratulations to the CAC on this anniversary.

06/02/2026

At YWCA, our commitment to peace, justice, freedom, and dignity includes equity and equality for our LGBTQ+ community.

During , we honor LGBTQ+ lives, leadership, and voices. Thank you for your immense contributions to the fabric of our nation.

06/01/2026

Every person deserves to be met with dignity, compassion, and choice, especially during moments of crisis and healing.

At YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley, we believe survivor-centered support means honoring each individual’s voice, needs, and decisions. Your support helps provide safe housing, crisis response, advocacy, counseling, and healing services that empower individuals and families to move forward on their own terms.

A donation is more than financial support, it is an investment in safety, autonomy, and hope.

💛 Give today: https://yourywca.org/give-online/?segmentCode=40100_26SA_Direct_Web

05/29/2026

We are officially 𝟮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 from 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗲𝘀! The energy is building, and our community leaderboard is heating up. Check out this week’s top teams who are stepping up to support survivors.

The countdown is on, but the race is far from over! There is still plenty of time to rally your crew, climb the ranks, or start a brand-new team to get in on the action.

A massive shoutout to this week’s 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, Pat Richards! Pat is a true champion for the cause, currently hosting a team for the 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝘄!

Pat’s fundraising page is a perfect example of how to share your "Why." By highlighting a dedication to creating a safer, more empowered future for survivors, Pat is showing us all how to walk with heart, history, and community spirit. Thank you, Pat, for your incredible, ongoing dedication!