YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley

Bloom is a YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley program that provides complimentary wardrobes to children, women, and men experiencing economic hardship. Want to get involved? There are ample opportunities to support the Marin community at Bloom. Volunteers are needed for the retail store, styling clients, and processing donations.

From the President to Congress, from state legislatures to governors, and more, the direction our nation takes will be decided by us, voters, this November 5. Make sure you and yours are registered before the deadline: bit.ly/49GPzsy #YWomenVote

🌟 Our Crisis Intervention team is here for you 24/7! 🌟 Whether you need confidential crisis counseling, safety planning, or legal guidance, our dedicated team offers support in English and Spanish. Reach out anytime for immediate assistance and referrals. Call (800) 572-2782#YWCA #SupportAndServe #CrisisIntervention

TAKE ACTION TODAY: On Wednesday, June 26, the House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services Subcommittee released its FY 25 spending bill, eliminating the CDC Injury Center, including the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) program and DELTA domestic violence prevention program. It is critical that advocates contact their members of Congress to stop these cuts and preserve prevention funding! Find contact information here: https://lnkd.in/gtghz89V Template Email and/or phone call script: I'm writing/calling to ask you to oppose the proposed $1.8 billion in cuts in the House FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These cuts, which would slash the CDC’s funding by 22 percent, include the elimination of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (Injury Center). This cut would eliminate the Rape Prevention and Education Program (RPE) and DELTA domestic violence prevention grants. RPE has benefited from broad bipartisan support since this program was first authorized in the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. RPE provides the backbone of sexual violence prevention in our country. DELTA is the only dedicated federal funding source for the primary prevention of domestic violence. Eliminating these programs will have devastating impacts on states, communities, young people, families, rape crisis centers, and survivors.

Join our passionate team at YWCA! We're hiring a Workforce Development and Client Employment Manager. If you're compassionate, organized, and thrive in diverse environments, apply today to make a difference in our community. #NowHiring #YWCA #Empowerment

Know someone who wants to empower our community? Volunteer for the YWCA GGSV today. Together, we can help create a lasting and meaningful impact in the very neighborhoods where we work, live and raise our families. Visit www.yourywca.org to learn more about how you can volunteer!

Discover YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley Healing Center 🌟 Your YWCA specializes in improving emotional, mental, and behavioral wellness, focusing on family and sexual violence. Our services include therapy for those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse. Offering short and long-term therapy for all ages, individual services, youth & family services, and group therapy, we empower individuals and families to regain control of their lives. Our Master's level therapists and supervised trainees are here to help. Located in downtown San Jose and our Sunnyvale satellite office (Fridays only). Find out more about your YWCA at www.yourywca.org. #Empowerment #Healing #SupportSurvivors #YWCA #MentalHealth

🚨 NEW: Landmark Advisory on Firearm Violence 🚨 U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a historic Advisory declaring firearm violence in America as a public health crisis. This critical move acknowledges the devastating impact of gun violence on our communities. bit.ly/3VH9L84 Addressing firearm violence is crucial to reducing the epidemic of intimate partner violence. By recognizing this critical link, we can work together to create a safer, more equitable society for all. As one of the largest providers of safety and support services for survivors of intimate partner violence, YWCA knows firsthand the dangers that firearms pose for women, children, and families. As YWCA USA CEO Margaret Mitchell said, "We are grateful for the Surgeon General’s attention to this critical issue." Let’s amplify this crucial conversation and demand action to address the root causes of violence! Together, we can make a difference and pave the way for #SafetyForAll. Learn more about this significant step: bit.ly/3zrOnw3

So proud to see our board member, Carol R. Dixon being recognized as a Woman of Influence ... we already knew she was remarkable ... and now the rest of the #bayarea does too! 

This is big win for survivors and organizations that provide support services! Thank you to the #CALeg for ensuring this funding in the #CABudget and kudos to the many organizations and individuals who have spent months advocating for this funding protection. While this is a happy moment, it's essential that we continue to strive for consistent funding!