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At the close of Women’s History Month, YWCA Glendale and YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley Officially Join Forces to Become YWCA Glendale and Pasadena

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 30, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT: Heather Masterton, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer E-MAIL: heathermasterton@ywcagp.org CELL: 585-687-8319 Glendale and Pasadena, CA – YWCA Glendale and YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley, two trailblazing  gender equity and racial justice organizations in their communities, are officially joining forces. “In a year where women and… Continue Reading At the close of Women’s History Month, YWCA Glendale and YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley Officially Join Forces to Become YWCA Glendale and Pasadena

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YWCA Glendale & YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley Denounce Racism Against AAPI Community

Monday, March 1, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 1, 2021 CONTACT: Heather Masterton, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer, YWCA Glendale E-MAIL: heathermasterton@ywcagp.org CELL: 585-687-8319 YWCA Glendale & YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley Denounce Racism Against AAPI Community We take a Stand Against Racism every day by raising awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism and by building community among… Continue Reading YWCA Glendale & YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley Denounce Racism Against AAPI Community

YWCA Greater Los Angeles Town Hall

Friday, August 7, 2020

On June 26, our Board President Angeline Chen represented the YWCA Pasadena at the YWCA Greater LA’s Virtual Town Hall Meeting “Standing in Solidarity” . This event highlighted the efforts of community organizations to address and discuss racism, social injustice, and reform. Angeline was able to speak on the efforts that the YWCA Pasadena has… Continue Reading YWCA Greater Los Angeles Town Hall

Camp Rosie Update

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

YWCA Pasadena and Glendale have overcome the obstacles presented by the pandemic to continue to support girls through Camp Rosie, our joint virtual summer camp. Each week-long session is a mix of workshops addressing topics such as mindfulness and self-care, exercise, art and self expression, understanding their civil rights, planning for their future, and exploring… Continue Reading Camp Rosie Update

YWCA Pasadena’s Women For Racial Justice Breakfast Goes Virtual on October 19th, 2020

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

For Immediate Release Contact: Cinthya Martinez cmartinez@ywca-pasadena.org 626-296-8433   YWCA Pasadena’s Women For Racial Justice Breakfast Goes Virtual on October 19th, 2020   (June 5, 2020) YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley will hold its annual Women For Racial Justice Breakfast virtually this year on October 19, 2020. “Our Breakfast is a cornerstone in our community engagement,” said… Continue Reading YWCA Pasadena’s Women For Racial Justice Breakfast Goes Virtual on October 19th, 2020

YWCA flies to new heights with High Altitude Balloon Launch!

Sunday, May 10, 2020

  On May 2nd, YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley teamed up with Magnitude.io and area girls to launch a high altitude balloon that would allow girls to make hypotheses about it’s trajectory based on wind patterns. Prior to the event, the girls worked together to research the background behind how balloons can be used for scientific purposes… Continue Reading YWCA flies to new heights with High Altitude Balloon Launch!

YWCA’s Big Deal Poker Tournament raises over $56000

Sunday, March 1, 2020

On February 29th, more than 60 people gathered for the 3rd Annual YWCA’s Big Deal Poker Tournament.  The event supported YWCA Pasadena’s STEM based TechGyrls program which is designed so girls will be exposed to new and cutting edge technology and be inspired to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) related coursework and careers.… Continue Reading YWCA’s Big Deal Poker Tournament raises over $56000