Westchester Women's Agenda

10/16/2026

Sign up now at wwagenda.org for our 10/21 webinar at 6pm. Learn how to combat Gaslighting -- the mental manipulation used to erode trust in politics and relationships (and even reality!) today.

10/15/2026

📣 Paid Internship Opportunity for Students – Applications Close October 16!

Westchester Women's Agenda (WWA) is pleased to partner with the New York State Society of CPAs (NYCPA) to help connect students with valuable professional opportunities!

Applications are open for paid student internships during the 2027 tax season, giving students the chance to gain practical accounting experience with NYCPA member companies throughout Westchester County and the New York City area.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to:

✅ Gain meaningful, hands-on professional experience

✅ Develop accounting and workplace skills

✅ Build connections with professionals in the field

✅ Earn income while exploring future career opportunities

📅 Deadline to Apply: Friday, October 16, 2026

📲 Interested? Scan the QR code on the attached flyer to learn more and apply.

We encourage our WWA members, community partners, educators, and families to share this opportunity with students who may be interested.

A simple share could help connect a student with their next career opportunity!

09/28/2026

WWA is excited to be participating in this NY Community Trust Westchester gathering for civic action on Monday, October 5 at 7 p.m.
Come to the Jacob Burns Film Center for a Community Matters screening of the documentary "9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero." Be inspired by the story about thousands of NYers who came together to collectively shape the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site.
After the screening, learn from local groups how you can spark civic engagement in Westchester. Reserve your spot at https://thenytrust.org/.../an-evening-of-civic.../

Join The Trust for an evening of civic inspiration on October 5 at 7 p.m.!

This special Community Matters event at the Jacob Burns Film Center includes a screening of 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero, which depicts the massive "Listening to the City" town hall that collectively shaped the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site.

The screening is followed by opportunities to learn how you can participate in civic renewal locally. Learn more and reserve your spot! https://thenytrust.org/event/an-evening-of-civic-inspiration-in-westchester/

09/26/2026

Let's rally to end the silence about ICE activities that are removing our neighbors and causing fear in our communities.

09/14/2026

Sept. 15 is National Voter Registration Day and YOU can make a big impact:
-- Go to nationalvoterregistrationday.org
-- Check your voter registration to make sure it's up to date
-- Then tell five friends to do the same!
YOU CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE!
Just spread the word to your friends and get out the vote for 11/3 Elections!

09/04/2026

How to Observe Labor Day? ... Support Nonprofit Workers!

There are 2 bills Governor Hochul can sign today that will pay nonprofits promptly and support the staffers who serve our communities:

-- Call the Governor at (518) 474-8390 and urge her to sign bills S9761/A10741 and S9855/A11179 into law ASAP

-- Then add your name to the Sign-On letter urging her support - go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJH528B (cut and paste this to your browser)

Thanks for adding your voice to the movement. Happy Labor Day!

08/24/2026

LAST CALL - You have until midnight to remind the EEOC to do their job and track the data that proves that discrimination based on gender and race really exists.

Cut & paste this URL into your browser and add your comment ASAP - https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/23/2026-14937/removal-of-reporting-requirements -comment

08/21/2026

TAKE ACTION! The EEOC wants to stop collecting data that proves discrimination by race and gender, ignoring facts used to win civil rights cases.

TELL THEM THAT'S JUST WRONG! Submit your comment by Monday 8/24 and say "Keep collecting data that protects equality in the workplace." Cut cut and paste this in your browser to do it now - https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/EEOC-2026-0034-0001

08/19/2026

WWA advocates for access, rights, and progress for women in Westchester.

Join us! Our next meeting is Thursday Sept. 10 at 8:30 am online. Open to the public. Register at www.wwagenda.org. Both nonprofit orgs and individual members welcome. And NextGen (ages 18-30) join free.

Let's build a world where women thrive, succeed, and lead.

08/14/2026

ACTION ALERT - The EEOC wants to stop collecting demographic data that proves discrimination exists. In July they proposed a rule to end 60 years of tracking employment by race and gender, eliminating key facts used to win many civil rights cases!

BUT WE CAN STOP THIS - Submit your public comment by AUGUST 24 and say "Keep data collection in place and protect equal opportunity in the workplace." Submit your comment today. Just cut and paste this in your browser https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/EEOC-2026-0034-0001