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Membership Matters: Meet Kim Carhart, YWCA GLA Member since 2016

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Alex Carrillo

Why does the mission of the YWCA resonate with you? With a Mission statement of: 9197web“Eliminating racism and empowering Women”, anyone who knows of the YWCA wants to be connected and involved with the organization. As a young woman, I was taught to value independence and personal responsibility. Having a career was important to me from a young age. The YWCA shows at-risk youth how to be responsible, contributing members of the community. Children need to learn about their options in life and the YWCA gives youth choices and a chance to grow their wings.

What made you decide to join as a member? My decision to become a member this year was inspired by a conversation with Faye Washington and a tour of the Faye Washington Empowerment Center. She envisioned it and determinedly brought the center to Los Angeles, against many odds. When you see someone else doing great things for others, it makes you want to join in.

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Membership Matters: Meet Naaki Asafu-Adjaye, YWCA GLA Member since 2014

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Alex Carrillo

naakiwebMembers of the YWCA Greater Los Angeles add their voice to the thousands of others who have gone before us and those who are currently fighting for justice impacting those we serve. When you choose to join as a member, you become part of a 120 year long history with an opportunity to shape tomorrow for our community. Keep reading to hear from two current YWCA Greater Los Angeles members on why Membership Matters:

Why does the mission of the YWCA Greater Los Angeles resonate with you? Women have been on the back bench for so many years and have often been trampled upon. I love an organization that empowers women. We can aspire to greatness. I love that the YWCA tells us whatever we want to do, we can rise to greater heights. When I was growing up, my father told me to make my own way and depend on myself for money. The YWCA is helping women do that. I came to America for a better life. I heard much of this great nation. It is not easy to come here as an immigrant but whatever I have been through is important and has helped me become the woman I am. The YWCA helps eliminate racism. We are ALL one in America and the sooner we all see that and feel that – the better.

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Many Voices, One Message

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Alex Carrillo

Members Join Together to Impact

Since its founding in 1895, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles has operated as a
membership organization where a focused YMembershipSocialMediamission to empower the lives of women and families poured out from the strength of many voices. Rooted in advocacy and emboldened to impact change, the membership of the YWCA has radically impacted legislation both locally and nationally over these many years.

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