YWCA Metro St. Louis

Happy National Coming Out Day! 🌈✨ This #LGBTQIAHistoryMonth, we honor the courage and strength of the LGBTQIA+ community and celebrate the moments of truth that shape our journeys. Did you know? LGBTQIA+ History Month was founded right here in St. Louis by teacher Rodney Wilson in 1994! 🏳️🌈 Let’s continue to uplift everyone, embracing their right to love and be who they truly are. #NationalComingOutDay #CelebratePride #Pride #YWCASTL

🌍Today is International Day of the Girl and we at YWCA USA stand in solidarity with girls everywhere! We celebrate their strength, resilience, and unlimited potential. Join us in empowering all girls—especially those from marginalized communities—as we work to dismantle systemic inequities in STEM. Together, we can create a brighter future for tomorrow’s leaders! 👉 Read the full message from our CEO here: bit.ly/4dHu902

📣 Attention, Missouri! The deadline to register to vote is TODAY (Wednesday, October 9 at 12:00am)! If you're recently moved or changed your name, you need to update your registration to ensure you can vote on or before November 5! Head over to the vote.gov to check your registration status. If you need to make changes, there's still time! #VoteReady #YWomenVote24 #Election2024 #GOTV #YWCASTL

This Wednesday is the deadline to register to vote in Missouri for the upcoming election! Major issues, both local and national, are on the ballot. 🗳️ Make sure you're ready to make your voice heard. It's #NationalVoterEducationWeek—let's get informed and vote for our future! Register today at vote.gov. #VoteReady #YWomenVote24 #Election2024 #GOTV #YWCASTL

#ICYMI: Dr. Farzana Hoque MD, MRCP, FACP, FRCP will be honored alongside 8 extraordinary women at Leader Lunch 44, happening on Friday, December 13. Only 70 days to go! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/46R4Bf0 #LeaderLunch #EmpowerWomen #YWCASTL #STL

October is National Head Start Association Awareness Month! We celebrate Head Start’s historical roots, current impact and lasting legacy since its creation in 1965. As the largest provider of direct Head Start services in Missouri, with 10 Early Education Centers and 12 childcare partners, we are proud to support our community by helping children and their families prepare for success in school and life. #HeadStartAwareness #HeadStart #YWCASTL

Please join us in welcoming Adriana Stable as our Chief Operations Officer! With a wealth of experience in education and community engagement, Adriana brings a passion for operational excellence and a strong commitment to empowering diverse communities. We are excited for her leadership as we continue advancing our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Learn more about her: https://bit.ly/3XOuCrl  #Leadership #Operations #YWCASTL #STL

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year we join the National #CallForUnity to Heal, Hold & Center. Together, we pause to honor survivors and advocates across the country, committing to reconnecting and supporting those impacted by domestic violence. Let us stand united in our mission to end the cycle of violence and promote healing. 💜 If you need help, our helpline is available 24/7 at 314-531-7273. #DomesticViolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #DVAM #DVAM2024 #HealHoldCenter #YWCASTL

Hispanic Heritage Month is a vital time to honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities while also addressing the persistent wage gap they face. We remain committed to advancing economic equity, ensuring all women, especially those most marginalized, have the opportunity to not only survive, but thrive. #HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM24 #EndTheWageGap #PayEquity #YWCASTL

One week to go! Don’t miss our Chief Program Officer & Head Start Director, Stacy E Johnson, as she joins an insightful panel to discuss how their organizations have supported employees and families since the pandemic. They’ll dive into the ongoing challenges they face in their efforts to support working parents.  Tickets available at: https://loom.ly/pfRv0DA #WorkingParents #SupportFamilies #CommunityImpact #STL