YWCA AK News

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The Voting Rights Act: A Response to the recent Supreme Court Ruling

May 14, 2026

Posted to ADN May 20, 2026 In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was passed to provide an enforcement mechanism for the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution ensuring that… Continue Reading The Voting Rights Act: A Response to the recent Supreme Court Ruling

YWCA Alaska Federal Funding Update

December 11, 2025

YWCA Alaska was given an amazing opportunity to expand programming. Then the Federal Government turned it into a nightmare. Posted Article on the YWCA Alaska LinkedIn  In May 2024, I… Continue Reading YWCA Alaska Federal Funding Update

Letter: Keeping the housing conversation going

August 16, 2024

By Jessie Lavoie & YWCA Alaska Advocacy Committee – August 16, 2024 “As the incoming CEO of the YWCA Alaska, my organization is guided by the mission to eliminate racism… Continue Reading Letter: Keeping the housing conversation going