The end of Black History Month in February and the beginning of Women’s History Month in March is a particularly rich time to examine intersectionality. This moment highlights the true cross-section of our mission to Eliminate Racism, Empower Women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. This Continuing the Challenge post dovetails… Continue Reading Continuing the Challenge – Intersectionality
Asheville CSA Fair Friday, March 10, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. YWCA of Asheville 185 S. French Broad Ave. On Friday, March 10, our partners at Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) will be hosting a CSA Fair in the YW’s Multipurpose Room from 3:30-6:30 pm. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. CSA… Continue Reading ASAP’s CSA Fair: Meet your Farmer. Invest in your community. Find your farm share.
Amieris Lavender is the Chief Program Officer at YWCA of Asheville. Tell me a little bit about yourself and how you came to be at the YWCA of Asheville? I am a fierce friend, proud plant parent, advocate for liberation, joy, and justice, and absolutely delighted by dad jokes. I spent most of my life… Continue Reading BHM | Sharing our Story: Dr. Amieris Lavender
Tell me a little bit about yourself and how you (and/or your family) are connected to the YWCA of Asheville. I am the current Board Chair of the board of the YWCA and I’ve been connected with the YW for over 20 years. I was an active member, and an employee when I was in… Continue Reading BHM | Sharing our Story: Zakiya Bell-Rogers
When Ms. Nancy’s mother-in-law suggested she enroll in YWCA’s Getting Ahead program; she didn’t know how much would change in her life. Through her participation in Getting Ahead, working with YWCA’s women’s empowerment team and partners, Ms. Nancy connected with local resources; she found the support she needed to assess which of those resources would… Continue Reading Getting Ahead With Ms. Nancy – Participant Spotlight