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        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

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 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

We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of George Floyd, and to the larger Minneapolis and St. Paul community. YWCA continues to be outraged by the violence and deaths of people of color in America due to police brutality. As facts are still coming to light, and federal, state, and local authorities… Continue Reading YWCA Pasadena Statement on the Murder of George Floyd

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