This is an excerpt: “In last night’s State of the Union address, President Trump doubled down on his standard dog-whistle of divisive rhetoric and scapegoating our most underserved communities. Last night’s litany of policies focused on building a border wall, separating immigrant families and ramping up penalties for drug offenders.

This is an excerpt: “We are deeply disappointed in Congress’ failure to do their jobs and fund programs that support women, families, and our communities.“

This is an excerpt: For Immediate ReleaseContact: Cindy HoffmanVice President of Communications and MarketingYWCA USAP 202.524.5328 | choffman@ywca.orgYWCA USA Proud Partner of Women's MarchWashington, D.C., January 18, 2017 ––YWCA USA is proud to join as a partner of the Women's March scheduled for Saturday, January 21, 2017.

This is an excerpt: Recently, new stories of sexual assault and harassment dominate the news cycle. But women, survivors and advocates confront these issues every day, whether or not they make the press.

This is an excerpt: For Immediate ReleaseContact: Danielle Marse-Kapr845.629.8656 | dmarsekapr@ywca.orgSTATEMENT BY YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo“Today the Supreme Court lifted the restraining order on the Muslim travel ban, leaving immigrants, refugees and families exposed to further racial profiling by the federal government.

This is an excerpt: The tax legislation which passed the Senate today, brazenly threatens the health, economic security, and safety of women, families, and communities of color. As a result of this decision, 13 million people will be left without health insurance.

This is an excerpt: New Topeka Mayor, Michelle De La Isla, is a testament to the incredible successes women can achieve when they are given the support and resources they need.

This is an excerpt: For Immediate ReleaseOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During the third week of October (October 16-20) YWCAs across the country recognize Week Without Violence, part of a global movement to end violence against women and girls with YWCAs across the country and around the world. At YWCA, we know that not all violence is acknowledged or responded to equally.

This is an excerpt: For Immediate ReleaseThe White House has announced a proposed rule that expands the religious exemption to the federal requirement that health insurance plans include birth control coverage. The rule is open for public comment until December 5, 2017.STATEMENT BY YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo

This is an excerpt: YWCA USA is committed to women's empowerment and economic advancement. As such, we believe that the leader of the Department of Labor (DOL) must be an egalitarian and seasoned advocate for workers’ rights. Andrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants, opposes the minimum wage, an anti-worker perspective that is not representative of the majority of Americans.

This is an excerpt: YWCA USA is committed to women's empowerment and economic advancement. As such, we believe that the leader of the Department of Labor (DOL) must be an egalitarian and seasoned advocate for workers’ rights. Andrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants, opposes the minimum wage, an anti-worker perspective that is not representative of the majority of Americans.

This is an excerpt: YWCA USA is committed to ensuring health and safety for all women. As such, we urge President-elect Trump to put forth a nominee for secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) who shares these basic goals and has the expertise to move them forward.

This is an excerpt: The Department of Education is responsible for a wide range of programs that impact young people from their earliest years through college. The person who leads this department must be willing and able to build and protect bright futures for all students.

This is an excerpt: The Department of Education is responsible for a wide range of programs that impact young people from their earliest years through college. The person who leads this department must be willing and able to build and protect bright futures for all students.

This is an excerpt: Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leads the nation on a variety of critical issues, including home ownership, affordable housing, and anti-discrimination work. As an affordable housing provider since 1858, we believe that the secretary of HUD must understand the intersecting complexities of poverty and housing, particularly as they relate to domestic violence.

This is an excerpt: Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leads the nation on a variety of critical issues, including home ownership, affordable housing, and anti-discrimination work. As an affordable housing provider since 1858, we believe that the secretary of HUD must understand the intersecting complexities of poverty and housing, particularly as they relate to domestic violence.

This is an excerpt: YWCA USA believes deeply that our nation needs an attorney general who will help restore faith in our justice system. We need a leader who will bring together members of local communities, law enforcement agencies, churches and civil rights organizations, and ensure that law enforcement agencies receive adequate training, document racial profiling incidents, and are held to high standards.

This is an excerpt: YWCA USA believes deeply that our nation needs an attorney general who will help restore faith in our justice system. We need a leader who will bring together members of local communities, law enforcement agencies, churches and civil rights organizations, and ensure that law enforcement agencies receive adequate training, document racial profiling incidents, and are held to high standards.

This is an excerpt: YWCA USA calls upon the incoming administration to uphold the core American values of justice, equity, and fairness in their upcoming political appointments. The most recent appointee, Steve Bannon, holds and amplifies anti-Black, Islamophobic, anti-Semitic, misogynist, anti-immigrant, and anti-LGBTQ perspectives which are counter to these values.