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NC YWCAs Urge Veto of Senate Bill 20 Common Sense Bill Threatens Reproductive Access and North Carolina’s Economic Security
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

May 9, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North Carolina YWCAs Urge Veto of Senate Bill 20 Common Sense Bill Threatens Reproductive Access and North Carolina’s Economic Security North Carolina Senate Bill 20, a “common sense” bill that supports paid family leave, access to contraception, safe surrender protection for newborns, and access to certified nurse midwives seems… Continue Reading NC YWCAs Urge Veto of Senate Bill 20 Common Sense Bill Threatens Reproductive Access and North Carolina’s Economic Security

Getting Ahead and the YWCA: OnTrack Community Partner of the Year
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

On May 4, the YWCA of Asheville, and the YW’s Getting Ahead In a Just Gettin’ By World, were recognized as the OnTrack 2023 Community Partner of the Year! Congratulations to Aminat Bashorun, Getting Ahead Coordinator, and Women’s Empowerment for this distinction. Getting Ahead is an eight-week program that meets twice weekly to provide support… Continue Reading Getting Ahead and the YWCA: OnTrack Community Partner of the Year

Take Action for Child Care in NC
Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Every young child in NC deserves an opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed, and working parents deserve reliable, flexible child care. It’s not just critical for families, but for all of us.  We all know someone who depends on #ChildCare, but North Carolinians can’t depend on our current system. Families strain to cover the cost,… Continue Reading Take Action for Child Care in NC

ASAP’s CSA Fair: Meet your Farmer. Invest in your community. Find your farm share.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

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.