Beloit/Janesville, Wisconsin – In celebration of Stand Against Racism, a signature campaign of the YWCA Rock County to build community among those who work for racial justice and to raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional racism in our communities, the Rock County Board of Supervisors has declared April 28 – May 1, 2022… Continue Reading Rock County Board of Supervisors declare April 28 – May 1, 2022 as “Stand Against Racism Days” in the County of Rock

Janesville, Wisconsin – Role model, leader, community-focused, giving. These are all words that describe the 2022 class of YWCA Rock County’s Women of Distinction. The women of distinction recipients were nominated by friends and co-workers and chosen by the selection committee. The selection committee is made up of community members, YWCA Rock County board members… Continue Reading YWCA Rock County announces recipients of 47th Annual Women of Distinction awards

Janesville, WI – YWCA Rock County is pleased to announce René Bue, Programming and Outreach Coordinator at Hedberg Public Library, is the 2022 recipient of the YWCA Racial Justice Award. The Racial Justice award recognizes an individual that actively strives to eliminate racism and promotes racial equality. Individuals nominated demonstrate leadership and service to others.… Continue Reading YWCA ROCK COUNTY ANNOUNCES 2022 RACIAL JUSTICE AWARD

Janesville, WI – YWCA Rock County has been working towards eliminating racism and empowering women since 1922 and will celebrate the organization’s 100-year anniversary in 2022. As a part of the year long celebrations, YWCA Rock County is looking for local artists to create a work of art on an 8” X 10” cotton canvas… Continue Reading YWCA Rock County Seeking Artists to Participate in the 100-Year Anniversary “Artful Empowerment” Event

Janesville, WI – YWCA Rock County and Kids Forward will be releasing the Race to Equity Rock County: Addressing Disparities to Build a Foundation for Racial Equity report at the 2021 Annual YWCA Rock County Racial Justice Conference. This collaboration began in 2018 and was built on the YWCA’s place-based expertise and Kids Forward’s long-standing… Continue Reading Race to Equity – Rock County: Addressing Disparities to Build a Foundation for Racial Equity