Political Quotes

“I wish to congratulate the YWCA for its dedication to supporting women, girls, and their families in honor of the organization's 160th anniversary. YWCA is one of the oldest, largest, and most inclusive organizations in our Nation, and it has maintained a long history of distinguished service. The organization has been the forefront at some of the most important social movements of our time, from civil rights and women's equality, to healthcare reform and gender-based violence prevention. Nationwide, YWCA has 210 local associations across 47 States and the District of Columbia that help to empower 2 million women, girls, and their families each year. In my home State of Washington, there are 11 YWCA local associations, all of which have been proudly serving women and girls for over 60 years. These YWCAs protect and empower hundreds of thousands of Washingtonian women and children each year, and I am grateful for their work. YWCA is the largest network of domestic violence service providers in our Nation and provides critical services to more than half a million women and girls each year, including support programs for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Now, more than ever, this is vital to ensuring the safety and well-being of survivors across the country. Additionally, YWCA associations offer economic empowerment programs that engage over 260,000 women and racial justice education and training programs that engage over 160,000 people.…”