YWCA of Palm Beach County

You are stronger than you know!

Join us on October 14th at 8am at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott for our Domestic Violence Awareness Breakfast focused on the impacts of domestic violence and financial abuse.

October is the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (recognized from October 1- October 31). 💜 Domestic Violence Awareness Month is critically important to YWCA of Palm Beach County because it aligns directly with our mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Domestic violence disproportionately affects women and marginalized communities, making it a core issue that we are dedicated to addressing through our programs, advocacy, and support services. Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals, families, and communities across the globe. At YWCA, our mission has always been to empower survivors, advocate for justice, and raise awareness about this issue. Domestic violence does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, or background. This month, we come together as a community to shine a light on the importance of education, prevention, and support and to offer support to the brave survivors whose lives are forever changed and who stories may never be told. This month, we encourage everyone to listen, learn, and take action. Understanding the signs of abuse, knowing where to find resources, and how to support those in need can be lifesaving. At YWCA, we are committed to offering the programs and services that provide survivors with the care, safety, and hope they deserve. Let’s use our voices this October to amplify the message: Domestic violence has no place in our homes, our communities, or our world. Join us in raising awareness, standing with survivors, and advocating for a future free from domestic violence. We hope you will join us for one or more of our Domestic Violence Awareness Events this month. October 14th @8am Domestic Violence Awareness Breakfast Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dyxs7m8N October 16th - In Her Shoes - Understanding the Experience of Domestic Abuse Survivor 2 Sessions: 9:00 am – 11:00 am & 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Must sign up through Children's Services Council Training portal to create an account to register Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dhXtF-NJ October 17th - A Night of Purple Support Happy Hour Mixer @ 5:30pm Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dFkwdt78

YWCA Palm Beach County is proud to partner with The Links Incorporated, West Palm Beach Chapter for their 29th Annual Walk-A-Thon, Walk for Healthy Living and Link Up The Vote! Many members of our community do not get the recommended amounts of physical activity. Inactivity can increase the risk of death from heart attack, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes. Conversely, walking and other physical activity helps control weight, reduce blood pressure, raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol, reduce the risk of diabetes, and improve mental well-being. Get Up, Get Out, and Get Moving! In addition, given the heightened importance of this year’s national, state and local elections, The Link Up the Vote Initiative is advocating for positive change by actively engaging in voter registration, information, activation and anti-suppression efforts. Voting is Key to Our Voice – Our Vote – Our Power! #empoweringwomen #empoweringcommunitiesofcolor

Come celebrate with us! Our Annual Meeting will be a night filled with fun, cocktails, conversations, awards, an organizational, update and year-in review. Your $75 ticket includes 2 drinks, premium hors d'oeuvres, and 1 raffle ticket. RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/djsejS5z

Were you there at ✨Until Justice Just Is✨? For the full video of our luncheon and program, go to https://lnkd.in/evb8eyGF #ywca #YWCAisonamission #UntilJusticeJustIs #palmbeachcounty #PalmBeach

Wellington Regional Medical Center 's Dorritt Miller helped us present the second 2024 Dorothy Height Social Justice Award to the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. ! 📹 : Studio Vazquez #ywcaisonamission #YWCA #UntilJusticeJustIs #palmbeachcounty #palmbeach #florida See less

Thank you to Shekeria Brown, VP of Community Engagement at JPMorgan Chase & Co. for helping us recognize the nominees for the 2024 Dorothy Height Social Justice Award and presenting the first honoree for this year, Prophet Bryce Graham ! Nominees: Bryce Graham, youth minister, criminal justice activist, and 2nd VP of National Action Network - Central FL Chapter Veronica Robinson, President and CEO of African American Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities Jessie Baxter, Founder and CEO of Ta Ta for Now Annie Ruth Nelson, President of African American Research Library & Cultural Center of PBC Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. #ywcaisonamission #YWCA #UntilJusticeJustIs #palmbeachcounty #palmbeach #florida

Let's take our cue from YWCA's Imani Hudson who led the youth participation with Pace Center for Girls and Vita Nova Inc. at Until Justice Just Is last Friday! Let's listen more, hug our youth longer, pour to them deeper, and provide them with a lot more grace. 📹 : Studio Vazquez #YWCA #ywcaisonamission #UntilJusticeJustIs #palmbeachcounty #palmbeach #florida