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Stand Against Racism Challenge

Will you accept the challenge?

We’re excited to announce that registration is open now for the YWCA Racial Justice Challenge, which will begin April 17!

The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge is a virtual learning tool designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits. New content is released on weekdays and participants log on to the challenge app on their phone or visit the website to participate in activities such as reading an article, listening to a podcast, or reflecting on personal experience.

This year’s topics are Disability, Housing, Music, and Mental Health. Register now to accept the challenge!

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Congratulations to our CEO Kathleen McGilvray, one of Pacific Business News’s 2023 Women Who Mean Business honorees! And congratulations again—tomorrow is Kathleen’s 10th anniversary at the helm of YWCA of Hawai’i Island. Thank you for your leadership as we work to empower women, eliminate racism and provide a safe and healthy environment for children, families and our community’s most vulnerable. ... See MoreSee Less
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Aloha East Hawaii Families! Join us this Saturday March 25, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., for our annual Keiki Fun Fair! Ono grinds from Malucci Tacos, Olena's Kitchen, Big Island Crab, SweetJo's, Sprouts, 808 Greens & Things, Da MuiMan Brandon, Malienei Comeback Snacks, SweetKine808, Kanakz Food & Catering, Kalo Bombs HI, and Aloha Sweet Aloha. Games & Crafts by Geejee Gadgets, Saddles N' Spurs, DaNalu808, J's Creations, Simply Mag's Designs, Bubi's Toy Bin, Maya and Twins Co, Yarn with Jess, Big Island Luffa Farm, N3rdy Hawaii, Killah Finds, Essentially Yours, and Mai Yums. ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re 1 week away from our Keiki FunFair at YWCA of Hawaii Island Developmental Preschool • 145 Ululani St. Hilo, HI. 96720 • Come enjoy all of the different craft and food vendors, silent auction, and carnival games for your Keiki. ... See MoreSee Less
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#DYK: Racism and sexism keep women out of high-paying jobs, and lowers wages in women-dominated jobs — the largest driver of the #WageGap. This #EqualPayDay, read National Partnership for Women & Families' new analysis, which shows that occupational segregation costs women billions every year: npwf.info/3Lgn2Rp ... See MoreSee Less
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