We are excited for you to join us Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for the YWCA Rock County’s virtual Racial Justice Conference. The first 15 minutes of the conference can be used to login to your account, get acquainted with the agenda, and check out the resources available. Here are some… Continue Reading Racial Justice Conference Online Platform Guide
There are resources available throughout the area to help those who’d like to vote get to the polls, including Beloit. Election day is November 3, 2020, with early voting currently underway. Voters in Beloit can take advantage of free bus rides to help get to their polling location. Starting October 26, and running through election… Continue Reading Resources in Beloit to Help Cast Your Ballot
August 18, 2020 marks 100 years of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote. While the amendment was ratified on August 18, the fight began much earlier. On July 19-20, 1848, the movement for women’s rights was introduced on the national stage at the Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls, New York during… Continue Reading Marking 100 years of the 19th Amendment
August 6, 2020 marks the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting. The 15th Amendment ratified in 1870, prohibited states from denying a male citizen the right to vote based on “race, color or previous condition of servitude.” The 19th Amendment states that the right of citizens of the United… Continue Reading 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
A Quick Guide to The Emancipation Proclamation and Juneteenth Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862. It stipulated that by January 1st, 1863 that “all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, shall… Continue Reading A Guide to Juneteenth
April is child abuse awareness month. With many Wisconsinites staying home with the ‘safer at home’ order, children are having fewer interactions with people. It is more important now than ever before that we all know the signs of child abuse and neglect. It’s also important to know how to report any suspected abuse to… Continue Reading Know the Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect
Children deal with traumatic events in different ways. However, there are some warning signs to watch out for in children. For most children, the stress will fade over time. However, for children who were directly exposed to disaster, symptoms may return if they hear or see something that reminds them of the trauma. According to the… Continue Reading Helping Children Cope with a Disaster
Once again, we’re offering some shows and movies meant to inspire! In March, it was Netflix, now in April YWCA Lafayette put a list together of titles on Hulu that connect to YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. From family-friendly titles, to mature dramas and non-fiction documentaries, there’s something on this list for… Continue Reading What to Watch While Staying Home – Hulu Edition
With the safer at home order, many families are cooking much more than before. This is a good opportunity to remind people of some fire safety tips in the kitchen. While some tips are obvious, like always using oven mitts or potholders to remove pots and pans from the stove, The Janesville Fire Department put… Continue Reading Stay safer at home with these fire safety tips
With a “safer at home” order in place in Wisconsin, many of us are streaming more movies and TV shows than ever before. YWCA of Greater Lafayette put together a list of movies and TV shows that align with the YWCA mission to eliminate racism and empower women. This list includes Netflix shows and movies,… Continue Reading What to Watch While Staying Home – Netflix Edition
Governor Tony Evers issued a “safer at home” order on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. The order, which shuts down many non-essential businesses in the state, includes specific language when it comes to domestic violence victims and domestic violence shelters. The order states, “Individuals whose homes or residences are unsafe or become unsafe, such as victims… Continue Reading When “safer at home” isn’t true: What the order means for domestic violence victims
With guidelines and recommendations in place to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, there are things you can do to help stop the spread. These healthy habits aren’t just great reminders for adults, but it might also be a learning opportunity for children. Some of the best things you can teach your children: Washing… Continue Reading Boosting your immunity: Some simple steps to take