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Mission: The YWCA Southeast Wisconsin is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Our program areas:

Racial Justice
We advocate for justice in our community
Economic Empowerment
We support families seeking economic success
Workforce Development
We train workers to meet employer demands

Our Approach:

Focus on women & people targeted by racism
It is our priority to make our community a more just and equitable place to live for everyone.
Comprehensive services
We provide access to transportation, housing, child care, clothing, and food to ensure those we serve can reach their goals.
Advocacy
We offer programs that educate both youth and adults on how to take action against injustice where and when they can.

YWCA This photo is via our sister YWCA in Richmond. April is sexual assault awareness month. We must stand with victims.
- April 4
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YWCA created a new event:

Power Walk for Dress for Success

The Power Walk for Dress for Success is a celebration of family, fitness, and financial independence! Proceeds from The Power Walk support Dress for Success Racine. $10 individual ▪ $15 Mom & Me ▪ $10 Virtual Participant Register online at www.d...
- March 21
YWCA Looking for something active and fun to do for Mother's Day weekend? For just $15 you and your mom can participate in The Power Walk for Dress for Success. Check it out!

The PowerWalk - YWCA Southeast Wisconsin

The PowerWalk - YWCA Southeast Wisconsin
- March 21
YWCA All you nonprofit workers, friends, and supporters - thank you for being a hero.
- March 14
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  March 17
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  March 18
YWCA Today and tomorrow is your chance to support Dress for Success by rounding up your purchase today to the nearest dollar at JC Penny - get shopping for Spring!

http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/jsp/browse/marketing/promotion.jsp?pageId=pg40013300014

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- February 27
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YWCA Saw this on Twitter this morning: "A philanthropist is anyone who translates his or her love of humanity into action with a gift of time, talent or treasure." #HappyValentine'sDay
- February 14
- Debbie Knepke and Susanne Vella like this.
YWCA Registration is filling up for Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action. Sign up & find out how you can stand up to racism!

Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action - YWCA Southeast Wisconsin

Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action - YWCA Southeast Wisconsin
- January 24
YWCA Renaissance Theaterworks is holding a clothing drive for our Dress for Success program during the run of Educating Rita Jan. 18-Feb. 10. Bring your professional clothing to a show and you'll see a wonderful performance while helping a great cause!

Dress for Success - Renaissance Theaterworks

Renaissance Theaterworks delivers compelling theater in Milwaukee (plays, readings, art) focusing on the exploration of the feminine voice and to offer professional opportunities to emerging local theater artists. The Off Broadway Theater is Milwaukee's H
- January 17
- Debbie Knepke This is wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Does anybody have know of a similar project for mens professional clothing? I have a neighbor who has at least half a dozen high-end suits to donate.
  
  January 18
- Erin Gannon Sebastian Debbie - great question! We have sent men's suits to Diva/Divo before. Check them out: http://diva-divo.org/
  
  January 24
YWCA From the management and staff at the YWCA Southeast Wisconsin, we wish you a very happy holiday season!
- December 10, 2012
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YWCA We've finished renovating our new Racine location and it looks fabulous! Take a look at the new glass enclosure we added.
- November 29, 2012
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YWCA November 1st is a special day at the YWCA - Registration for An Evening to Promote Racial Justice opens!

An Evening to Promote Racial Justice - YWCA Southeast Wisconsin

An Evening to Promote Racial Justice - YWCA Southeast Wisconsin
- November 1, 2012
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YWCA It’s official - we’ve changed our name to YWCA Southeast Wisconsin and expanded to Racine so we can serve more people! More details are on our website, including an invite to our grand opening Nov. 13. Thank you for your support and patience as we t... more

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- October 30, 2012
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YWCA We are seeking nominations for our annual Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women Awards. Who do you know that is making a difference in the community? Forms can be found on our website homepage.

Home - YWCA Greater Milwaukee

Home - YWCA Greater Milwaukee
- August 30, 2012
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YWCA Head on over to our Facebook page. We have great photos up from our latest event, Summer Soiree, and from Camp Everytown Wisconsin.

YWCA of Greater Milwaukee - Non-Profit Organization - Milwaukee, WI | Facebook

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- August 23, 2012
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YWCA Get ready to talk about racism and what you can do to stop it at our Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action workshop series this fall. Be heard. Make a difference.

Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action - YWCA Greater Milwaukee

Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action - YWCA Greater Milwaukee
- August 9, 2012
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