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YWCA Missoula’s mission to support women in the face of economic challenges, homelessness, and domestic and sexual violence is far-reaching. Closing in on my second month here, I have been impressed not only with the number of programs the YWCA offers to women and families in need, but also by the robustness of these programs,… Read more »
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MISSOULA – YWCA Missoula is pleased to announce it has received a $2,500 grant from the Plum Creek Foundation to update the Pathways Domestic Violence Shelter. YWCA Missoula’s Pathways program serves Missoula and rural communities of Western Montana to provide safety and refuge for women and their families when escaping domestic violence. The funds will… Read more »
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One month ago, a man walked into Emanual African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina and shot and killed nine people. A witness stated that the arrested suspect said he was there “to shoot black people” in addition to stating “you’ve raped our women, and you’re taking over the country. I have to do… Read more »
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Since joining the staff at the YWCA in Missoula last May as the Racial Justice Intern, I have bookmarked close to a hundred articles, videos, and links to court cases on my internet browser. I spent hours reading, watching, listening, and waiting for me to get it. My job was to write about racial issues… Read more »
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Just imagine, it’s about 10:15pm, the film you are watching is coming to an end. Instead of focusing on your reaction to the completely predictable plot twist, all you can think about is what will happen in the next few minutes? Will I make it to my car safely, or will I be attacked? These… Read more »
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At YWCA Secret Seconds Thrift Stores our customers are used to getting more for less, but on Monday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. shoppers will get Less Is More. This Monday, YWCA Secret Seconds Thrift Stores will host Michigan-based folk duo Less Is More for a free show at the store at 1136 W. Broadway… Read more »
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YWCA Secret Seconds Thrift stores has kicked off a new volunteer opportunity called Service Sundays. Service Sundays take place on Sunday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m., before the store is open. This volunteer opportunity is ideal for people who would love to help out but can’t commit to a long term volunteering position. Breakfast is provided… Read more »
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My seven-year-old daughter’s obsessed with American Dolls. She knows every doll’s name, pet’s name, and horse’s name. She’s sent numerous letters to Santa, asking for a particular doll named Kaya, which is short for Kaya’aton’my (she who arranges rocks). Kaya, a fictional character who came out in stores in 2002, is from the Nimíipuu, or Nez Perce tribe,… Read more »
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Imagine a people who don’t share your Ellis Island story. Imagine a people who watched others invade the land they’d inhabited since time began. Imagine these “others” forming governments who take your children to be assimilated. Imagine getting excommunicated, forced to live on a reservation. Imagine being granted citizenship to your own nation less than… Read more »