Welcome,
 
The staff and volunteers of the YWCA of Metropolitan Detroit would like to let you know that we are committed to serving our community.  We invite you to join us by becoming a member, participating in one of our great programs, or becoming a volunteer!

We hope to see you soon!

Emma Peterson, President & CEO

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It's Here! Announcing the NEW!
YWCA
MISSION
STATEMENT...
 
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DOUBLE your campership donation! Skillman & The Detroit Free Press Team Up!

The Detroit Free Press Charities Inc. developed the Summer Dreams Program to help children who need financial aid attend camp. The Skillman Foundation joined with them by offering matching funds for the first $400,000 donated by individuals from 100 organizations and camps selected to be in the project. Up to $1,500 of an individuals donation will be matched by Skillman until the funds run out.

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Here is a description of the image.Congress to Vote on Fair Pay

 Please help us spread the word...

As one of the first actions of the new 111th Congress, the House is expected to vote this week on two important pieces of pay equity legislation: the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act. 

Click here to learn how to act now!

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Keep up to date on YWCA news! 

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YWCA CHAT NEWSLETTERS!

  
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United Way of Southeast Michigan offers Great Resource!  211
United Way 2-1-1 is a free, 3-digit information and referral resource hotline, linking callers to more than 23,000 health and human services, as well as volunteer and donor opportunities across Southeast Michigan. 
Click to read more... United Way 211 Help!
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The new YWCA Week Without ViolenceTM Website launched!
The YWCA USA invites you to be one of the first to view this exciting new resource. Click here or visit: www.ywcaweekwithoutviolence.org to see the new site. 
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Volunteers and Interns Needed
Volunteers are what makes an organization able to serve it's community!  We are looking for help at our main office to build our database, organize files, and help to get the news about the YWCA out to everyone. 

If you have experience in grant writing we would especially  love to hear from you!

Just
click here and send us a note!
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     YWCA Shares Ways to Empower Women to Financial Wellbeing!

Check back with us as we share tips and resources with our members!

Take time to visit the AICPA's website which has a wealth of information concerning Women's Financial Literacy.  These web pages are specifically designed to help women address questions on personal and business finance. Find articles, FAQs and tools to address every challenge: They  can help you with financial decisions – whether you’re starting college, launching a business or considering retirement – or somewhere in between.

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We won't tolerate tolerance of racism or sexism

For several days, the media has dominated the airways with statements made by Don Imus. The following is the collective voice of the YWCA through our National President & CEO, Dr. Lorraine Cole.

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YWCA of Metropolitan Detroit
 1411 East Jefferson
 Detroit, MI  48207
 313-259-9922
 FAX: 313-259-7701
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