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Growing up in the ’70s who didn’t want to be the Bionic Woman?
October 27, 2018
There can be few girls who grew up in the ’70s who didn’t want to be the Bionic Woman, with... Learn More
Check for a Lump – Breast Cancer Awareness
October 17, 2018
Breast cancer strikes every day of the year, not just in October. It is also an unbiased disease that targets... Learn More
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 19, 2018
To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which started on Sept. 15 and ends on Oct. 15, we’ve gathered together some... Learn More
Chemistry: My First Love
August 13, 2018
When I was in in high school, I discovered that I really loved math and science. I excelled in my... Learn More
Call for Tribute to Leadership 2019 Nominations!
July 27, 2018
Since 1994, YWCA has hosted Tribute to Leadership to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of leaders in our community who... Learn More
What’s Ahead from YWCA New Board Chair, Paula Hill!
July 13, 2018
Honored…humbled…excited…these are the words that come to mind as I step into the Board Chair position for YWCA of Metropolitan... Learn More
Organizational Achievements – Three Years in the Rearview
June 26, 2018
by Jill Mapstead, YWCA Board Chair Blink Whoosh!! That’s the sound of 3-year term as the YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix Board... Learn More
2018 YWCA Leadership and Capacity Building Institute Conference
June 19, 2018
MISSION, MOMENT, MOVEMENT By: Lisa Cagnolatti-Daniels, YWCA Advocacy Committee, Co-chair 2018 YWCA Leadership and Capacity Building Institute Conference on June... Learn More
YWCA AZ – Advocacy – Gilbert King, Devil in the Grove Author Event
June 4, 2018
Attending the YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix and Arizona Thurgood Marshall Inn of Court advocacy lecture was not only a learning experience... Learn More
How and Why to Join the YWCA’s Young Forum Committee
May 19, 2018
With summer quickly approaching, our Young Women’s Forum Summit is around the corner! Held on June 7th, the Summit will... Learn More