Celebrate Women, Ignite Change
This March, join us in celebrating Women’s Empowerment Month: a community-wide annual celebration of women and girls.
When we champion women and girls, we change our community for the better. We celebrate Women’s History Month to remind ourselves of the extraordinary accomplishments and contributions of women to our culture and society.
HOW TO CELEBRATE
WEAR PERSIMMON
On Friday, March 8th, International Women’s Day, dress in a way that celebrates women’s empowerment! This could include donning YWCA swag or wearing t-shirts or accessories with empowering quotes/messages or iconic sheroes.
START A FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE
Join a friendly fundraising competition against other empowering groups in our community! YWCA employees are competing against YWCA board members and volunteers. Support an existing group or create your own! All money raised supports YWCA’s mission to empower women and eliminate racism.
HOST A BOOK/MOVIE CLUB
Start a literature/movie/documentary club or organize a film screening event that highlights women’s achievements, challenges, and empowerment. Focus on work by women or about women that explore women’s empowerment themes. Discussing these can lead to meaningful conversations. Need ideas?
These are just a few ways that you can participate in Women’s Empowerment Month. We have an entire participation guide to help get your creative juices flowing.
All March long, we will be highlighting Women’s Empowerment Month events. See our calendar to get in on the fun!
The month will wrap up with the YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix 30th Annual Tribute to Leadership Awards on March 27. Get your ticket today!
Invite your friends, colleagues, or network to start planning!
Calling All Businesses!
Become a Women’s Empowerment Partner in one of two ways. Both options receive tons of recognition and marketing!
- Sponsor Women’s Empowerment Month. Make a donation to YWCA and receive the benefits outlined at the corresponding partnership level.
- Host a fundraising campaign before or during March. Raise the funds creatively in-store and submit the final donation at the end of the month.
Join the movement! Through this campaign, we will highlight Women’s History Month events, activities, and initiatives happening in March.
Let us know how your business or organization is fundraising for YWCA and we’ll highlight your event by including on our online calendar and marketing. Reach out to engage@ywcaaz.org if you have any questions.
GET CREATIVE
CELEBRATE WOMEN
Highlight the women making a difference in your company–-find ways to celebrate them both internally and externally.
Share stories about women leaders at your company, in our community, or from history in your marketing.
RUN A CAMPAIGN
Offer Women’s History Month specials at your business, restaurant, and retail establishments.
Give back with a donation drive for women-centric agencies or create care packages for shelters
HOST OR ATTEND EVENTS
Coordinate a woman leader to speak at your organization and compensate her.
Host a celebration for International Women’s Day on March 8th.
Sponsor, donate to, and buy tickets to the YWCA Tribute to Leadership Awards on March 27th.
Why Celebrate Women’s Empowerment Month
THIS CELEBRATION ALLOWS US:
- to broaden our perspectives
- to offer the opportunity to embrace all genders and appreciate our differences
- to reflect on lessons learned
- to pay tribute to those who have brought us this far
- to be inspired by the trailblazing women who continue to lead the way for change
DURING MARCH WE HOPE TO:
- inspire life-long learning
- inspire allies of all genders to appreciate and embrace women/womxn
- discover unsung women leaders
- ignite a fire in young women on the rise
- shine a light on those who may need community support
- highlight women-led initiatives, start-ups, local artists, and businesses
- celebrate our women front-line workers
There are many ways to get involved with YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix
Your voice matters as we stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen communities. Whether you have time, talents, or treasures to contribute, learn how you can plug in to the YWCA community.