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Are you passionate about dismantling systems of oppression? On April 17th, you’re invited to join YWCA’s Until Justice Just Is; a free, 21-day, interactive racial justice education series! Take the pledge and register today at justice.ywca.org

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Register now for our classes on how to support survivors at ywcapdx.org/events/social-…

Learn more about our Survivor Services and how to empower and support survivors in your community ywcapdx.org

Through our program, we support survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence to achieve personal safety, self-sufficiency, and a renewed sense of hope. short-term and long-term support to survivors and their kids, including housing, therapy, and other wraparound services.

Queer, trans, nonbinary, and intersex people often face discrimination and marginalization when seeking reproductive health care. Abortion access is an issue that affects people of all genders and sexualities, so include them when you're discussing reproductive rights.

Registration is live for our April workshops! These workshops are for you and/or your organization to learn about dismantling systems of oppression together! Register and learn more here: ywcapdx.org/events/social-… #socialjustice #pdx #dei #inclusion #feminism #learning #community

Our team is growing! That means more services, resources, and assistance helping our community in Portland and driving our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and working towards peace, justice, dignity, and freedom for all. Apply now: ywcapdx.org/who-we-are/emp…

Clinical training interns are current masters students pursuing a degree in social work or counseling. Interns will work to provide therapy and support for adult survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Email a cover letter and resume to internships@ywcapdx.org

She was also the first Black woman to serve on the Oregon Supreme Court. Prior to this, Justice Nelson also worked as a public defender with Multnomah Defenders, Inc. and as the Senior Attorney/Coordinator of the Portland State University Student Legal and Mediation Services.

Senators Merkley and Wyden said Justice Nelson adds to the U.S. District Court, “an extremely qualified Oregonian who brings her powerful combination of comprehensive legal experience and commitment to justice for all.”

Happy Women’s History Month! Please join YWCA in congratulating Judge Adrienne C. Nelson on becoming the first Black woman in Oregon to serve as a federal judge. 📸by Nicolle Clemetson for @pomomagazine

Denying trans and non-binary youth access to gender-affirming care risks their well-being and futures. Everyone – regardless of their gender identity, age, zip code, immigration status, or income – deserves access to the health care they need. 🎨: @thefoxfisher

We will center on how the aforementioned racialized history is crucial to how society has defined fatness in the aftermath of slavery and how antifatness continues to shape the everyday experiences of Fat people, especially those that are Black, queer, transgender, and disabled.

Continue your Black history educational journey going all year long with social justice workshops like our upcoming course, Activism: A Black Feminist Perspective on Fat Liberation. Register here: ywcapdx.org/20230506/

Helen Claytor grew up during segregation and was a catalyst for progress in the YWCA movement first at @ywcawcmi as their 1st Black president then at @YWCAUSA as the 1st Black president of our National Board. Learn more about her impact on YWCA: bit.ly/3XDLE9E #BHM2023

Helen Claytor’s experience with YWCA local to national level is a story about American social change just as much as it is a story about institutional change within YWCA movement. Read more about her journey from @ywcawcmi & her amazing legacy: bit.ly/3XDLE9E #BHM2023

Nadie será rechazado. Todos los sitios aceptarán mascotas y serán accesibles para personas con discapacidades. El transporte gratuito a refugios cálidos y lugares cálidos durante el día estará disponible llamando al 2-1-1.

Recordatorio: Los cuatros refugios abrirán a las 8 p.m. el miércoles y cierra a las 10 a.m. el jueves. Los refugios reabrirán en las noches siguientes según lo requieran las condiciones. Visite multco.us/cold regularmente para obtener información actualizada.

No one will be turned away. All sites will welcome pets and be accessible to people with disabilities. Free transportation to warming shelters and warm daytime locations be available by calling 2-1-1.