YWCA Northeast Kansas

Give the gift that empowers survivors this holiday season! The YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment is accepting donations to stock the annual holiday store, gifting clients and their families the chance to celebrate during a time that can be quite stressful for survivors. Popular items include new winter coats and accessories, fun bath and beauty products, non-violent toys, fuzzy socks, and stocking stuffers for all ages and genders. We also need wrapping supplies and large bags for shoppers to transport their wrapped gifts! Visit https://lnkd.in/gmUhRCct for more details and donation instructions. This annual tradition fills our building and our hearts with holiday joy, and we're so grateful to the generous donors that make this possible.

YWCA Northeast Kansas is closed today, November 11. If you are in need of immediate assistance from the Center for Safety and Empowerment, you can reach the free and confidential 24/7 helpline at 1-888-822-2983.

Can you help supply diapers to families being served by the YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment? Diapers in sizes 3 through 7 are urgently needed! Whether you can drop off a box at our main office or donate to help us purchase diapers, your support is greatly appreciated. More info and drop off location at www.ywcaneks.org/wish-list.

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Join us. "Hope remains a powerful, RADICAL act. There is nothing that can take or shake our united resolve. We will continue to serve and to build – just as we have for 165 years. This is what we have been called to do." -Margaret Mitchell, CEO, YWCA USA.

Today was full of treats for YWCA staff and Early Learning Center kiddos! After a parade and some hallway trick-or-treating, the prekindergarten class got to reveal the winner of the Pumpkin Palooza contest. Congrats to Polly and her Y-Dub Disco Club Pumpkin 🎃 Happy Halloween from YWCA Northeast Kansas.

There are no tricks to this rule: My costume is not my consent! This spooky season, remember that consent can never be assumed, no matter what a person is wearing. Only Yes Means Yes. #OnlyYesMeansYes #NotAskingForIt #HappyHalloween #TrickOrTreat #Consent

What do you have to say about Tiffany Cross's book, "Say It Louder!"? Bring your thoughts and questions to the Learn. Engage. Act. book club discussion on Monday, Oct 28. We meet online and at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library at 7:00pm. Details: https://lnkd.in/gyzzkkz7

We've got an empowering lunch-hour opportunity for you during Week Without Violence! Bonnie Maize, partner at Blazing Star Financial, is presenting a workshop on Empowered Finances on Wednesday, Oct 23, at Omni Circle. Bring your questions and get read to learn something new! Space is limited, and lunch is provided for all who pre-register at https://lnkd.in/gJF54Zj8. #WWV #WeekWithoutViolence #EmpowerWomen #Topeka

Advocates at the YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment can help you make a safe voting plan! The registration deadline in Kansas is tomorrow, Oct 15. Give us a call is you have any questions. 24/7: 888-822-2983 #DVAM #SupportSurvivors #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

☎️Calling all Shawnee County Voters: Every single Kansas State House and Senate seat is up for election this year! Come to this event Tuesday to meet the candidates who will be on your ballot. Bring your questions, share your vision for our community, and double check your voter registration.