YWCA Boulder County

Did you know we're hosting listening sessions with University of Colorado Boulder women and girls to understand the challenges we face in our daily lives? Insights from these sessions will be shared with our state representatives to inform legislation to make long-term changes. If you'd like to participate in upcoming sessions, share findings with state reps, and continue our work at the Colorado Capitol, visit: https://lnkd.in/g7vpcEbm Lupita Ortiz

ICYMI: You’re invited to participate in our 2024 Persimmon Gift Drive, our annual community program that provides gifts to families who could use a little extra help during the holiday season. Persimmon Early Learning will be collecting gifts now through through 12/6. Gifts can be dropped off in our lobby (2222 14th St., Boulder) anytime from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please visit our blog for additional details: https://lnkd.in/gufxGqKC Thank you for helping to make a child’s holiday brighter!

Our annual gala will be taking place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and nominations for gala awardees are now open! We invite you to nominate outstanding members of the community for our Janet Beardsley Award of Excellence, and our Community Impact Maker Award. Nominations close at midnight on Sunday, December 8, 2024, and awardees will be recognized at our gala. For more information and to nominate people for the awards, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gZAjK5br If you have any questions, please contact Susan Hirano via email: shirano@ywcaboulder.org. Pictured: Debbie Pope, CEO, YWCA Boulder County (center), with Sandy Weeks, the recipient of the 2024 Janet Beardsley Award of Excellence (left), and Pedro Senhorinha Silva, the recipient of the 2024 Community Impact Maker Award (right).

You’re invited to participate in our 2024 Persimmon Gift Drive, our annual community program that provides gifts to families who could use a little extra help during the holiday season. Persimmon Early Learning will be collecting gifts beginning today (11/11) through 12/6. Gifts can be dropped off in our lobby (2222 14th St., Boulder) anytime from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Thank you for your support! To receive gifts for your child(ren) ages 0-12, please keep the following in mind: • The number of gifts per child will be based on availability. Spaces will be reserved in the order calls are received • Parents and guardians must bring verification for each child who will be receiving gifts (birth certificate, school registration/report card, immunization records), except for children currently enrolled at Persimmon Early Learning or their siblings. • No children over the age of 12 months may accompany their parent/guardian into the gift room. We are not able to provide child care, so please plan accordingly. • You must schedule a reserved time for gift pick-up over the phone the week of December 2-6. • Please call (303) 449-1951 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to schedule your slot. • When you call you will be able to sign up for a time slot to come select gifts. • Gift pick-up will be available on December 9th-19th. Times available will be between 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Early giving for #ColoradoGivesDay2024 is now open! We hope you'll consider supporting YWCA Boulder County this year during Colorado’s largest giving movement, from now until Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 10. Visit our website to donate today: https://lnkd.in/gRzWr7zt Thank you for your support! #ColoradoGivesDay #donate

Yesterday, an educator from Eco-Cycle visited Persimmon Early Learning to teach our students about the connection between healthy soil and healthy bodies. Here are some photo highlights from the Preschool and Kinder Prep lessons. 🌱

A message from Debbie Pope, CEO, YWCA Boulder County: The strength of women coming together to drive change and impact our communities is nothing short of extraordinary—and it continues to inspire me every single day. Last night, the passage of Amendment 79 to enshrine reproductive rights and access in the Colorado Constitution was a testament to the power of that collective force. Thousands of volunteers, united in purpose, gathered a record number of signatures to secure the opportunity for Coloradans to directly vote for this monumental measure. It’s a victory that reflects the relentless dedication and resilience of so many. Today, I feel deeply moved, and I’m reminded of one truth: The YWCA will always stand at the forefront of organizing, mobilizing, and fighting for racial and gender justice. We are committed to working toward a future where equity is not just a goal, but becomes a reality. This important work is grounded in bringing our community together to move forward with shared purpose and solidarity. We know the road ahead is not without challenges—whether it's the high cost and limited access to child care, the fight for equal pay, creating pathways for women in STEM and emerging careers, or ensuring the health and safety of women and girls. But I remain hopeful because I’ve witnessed the incredible power of women and allies—together—making the impossible possible. Thank you for being part of this movement. Your commitment fuels our collective strength and gives us the courage to continue pushing for a world where justice and opportunity are available to all. With Care, Debbie (Pictured: Debbie Pope with speakers at our 10/19/2024 Get Out the Vote Rally)

It's Election Day today and we are honoring our ancestors by exercising the rights they fought so hard to secure. Together, we can honor the past and inspire a more equitable future. Let’s make our voices heard and uplift our community’s spirit through the power of our votes! Whether you’re heading to the polls, casting your vote by mail, or encouraging others to participate, remember that every action counts. Your vote is a tribute to your loved ones and all those who came before us. #YWomenVote #YWomenVote #DDLMYWCA

Today is the LAST DAY to register for our upcoming Coding Jam Session for middle school girls (12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 11/11) at Google (3333 Walnut St., Boulder, CO, two blocks from Google's main campus)! The event is FREE and registration is required: https://lnkd.in/g9NywvRS Boulder Valley School District

#vote #GOTV #gotv2024 #RBG