YWCA Greater Cincinnati

✨ Announcing our 2024 YWCA Career Women of Achievement Honorees! We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of these amazing women on May 8th at Hard Rock Cincinnati. Join us in recognizing the contributions of these trailblazers and their impact on our community.✨ 🔥 Top Row: TRACEY ARTIS, I Hear Music; Bridgit Chayt, Fifth Third Bank; Chara Fisher Jackson, Cincinnati Preschool Promise; Christie Bryant Kuhns, Esq., Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio; Kimm Lauterbach, REDI Cincinnati 🔥 Bottom Row: Jill Miller, Bethesda Foundation/bi3; Alicia Reece, Hamilton County Commission; Kristen Schlotman, Film Cincinnati ; Alicia Townsend, U.S. Bank; Kelly Wittich CFP®, UBS Financial Services. 🎉🎉🎉Click below to learn more about our honorees, the event, and to get tickets or sponsor: https://lnkd.in/gHMgX8H4 #OnaMission #Ignitingchange #YWCACincinnati #Trailblazers

Yesterday we kicked off our SiStar Summer Series! The series provides opportunities for Rising Star alumnae to continue advancing their equity leadership journey. Attendees heard from Dr. Karen Bankston, Dr. Lattisha Bates, and Dr. Whitney Gaskins. Special thanks to our fantastic co-hosts and moderators Felicia Beckham and Deasa Dorsey. If you're a former YWCA Rising Star and missed the first event in the series, you can join us at the next event on August 21! The panel will feature a conversation around the Journey to C-Suite. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eWcVXG8g

Nominations/Applications are now open for our Rising Star Equity Leadership Program! Rising Stars develop their equity leadership skills and become certified for non-profit board service while connecting with a powerful network of accomplished leaders.   Each candidate must receive a nomination AND complete the application by the deadline of September 3, 2024.   - WHO - ⭐ High-achieving professional woman with proven leadership qualities and recognized potential to attain achievement in their career ⭐ Between 25-40 years old at the time of the program’s start in January 2025 ⭐ Demonstrates community involvement and/or commitment to social equity For more information on the Rising Star Equity Leadership Program eligibility requirements and nomination/application process, visit https://lnkd.in/evMD2WKV

Historically, people with disabilities have faced exclusion and misconceptions. Embracing and celebrating all forms of disability, along with their overlapping identities, is an important step towards creating a more inclusive society. July is #DisabilityPrideMonth. Throughout the month, we'll share ways to educate ourselves and amplify the voices of people with disabilities. The more we listen to people with disabilities and share their truths, the more we can drive positive change! 

As we head into the Fourth of July holiday and celebrate the freedoms we've gained throughout history, we also reflect on the work that still lies ahead. While we honor the progress made, we remain committed to ensuring that these freedoms extend to every individual in our community. Together and everyday, let's continue the fight for equality and justice, striving to make the promise of freedom a reality for ALL.

For the very first time, the City of Cincinnati raised the Disability Pride flag yesterday. Our very own Briana Moss sits on Cincinnati’s Accessibility Board of Advisors! Celebrated each July, Disability Pride marks the anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society.

By now, you may have received an annual appeal letter, text, or email from us. We hope you take a moment to read our appeal and consider making a donation to support our vital mission. Your support enables us to provide funding to ensure services for women in Cincinnati and their families that are not available to them elsewhere. It's simple to make a one-time gift or to pledge with convenient monthly payments: https://lnkd.in/eKi9ZRnD

Our commitment to supporting survivors and families remains steadfast. Yet, survivors still need your help right now. Your donations directly impact real people in our community, like Cynthia. Cynthia is a single mother of three who recently escaped her abuser. Thanks to donors like you, she and her children found safety and support at our shelter. They now have beds, food, and legal aid, and most importantly, peace of mind. Help us break the cycle of violence and support our mission to empower women. Your gift makes a tangible difference in the lives of women, girls, and people of color. Give today and help us continue building an empowered community: www.ywcacincinnati.org Want to know more about the impact of giving? Reach out to our team at donations@ywcacin.org.

Join our team! We're hiring for a variety of positions that directly support our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e_aCarm2

Happy Pride, Cincinnati! 📣🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️ Thank you Cincinnati Pride for organizing a wonderful parade and festival!! 👏🏻👏🏽👏🏿 #onamission #ywcacincinnati #ywcaisonamission