Celebrate With US
March is a month that focuses on the history of feminine spectrum women and how history has shaped and developed the feminine spectrum narrative. As the YMCA delves into how the past has shaped the present, we acknowledge intersectional and anti-oppressive historical context as the foundation of truly feminist work.
Our theme for this month is to center those most impacted by racism from an intersectional lens in spaces of education and healing. We do this through celebrating, lifting up and centering the past and present voices of feminine spectrum womxn who stand in liberated spaces through advocacy, therapy, support, love, connection and service work.
We will embark on a month-long series of collective learning virtual experiences, center joy, gratitude and healing through self-care and hold collective spaces that inspire, engage and raise awareness to the pressing issues facing women in the workplace as we work collectively to greater gender equity and advancement of women and girls.
Engage and Learn
We invite you to join our free, upcoming events that are open to all:
Wednesday, March 16, 4-5 pm
Cooking Together
Join us for a special cooking class in which we celebrate Chef Mariya Russell, the first black woman to be awarded a Michelin Star. We'll explore her culinary creations and learn to make a dish inspired by her work.
Monday, March 28, 5:30-6:30pm
Y Community Conversation
The Gig Economy - The Great Resignation and its Impact on Women: Join us for a rich discussion on the disproportionate impacts of the great resignation, pursuit of work-life balance and the long-term implications of women workplace departure globally.
Women in the Y
Women’s History is American History
By Loria Yeadon, President & CEO, YMCA of Greater Seattle
Dedicated to uncovering the stories of often-overlooked women, Women’s History Month grew out of a weeklong celebration in Sonoma, California in 1978.
Empowering Girls in STEM
Women make up half of the total U.S. college-educated workforce, but only 28% of the science and engineering workforce. At the Y, we want to promote and encourage the presence of females in this ever-growing field.
Found My Y: Beating Burnout and Finding Joy in Work
By Senai Doss, Membership Director, Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA
As we move forward recognizing Women’s History Month and those who came before us, knocking down barriers and paving the way, we should be celebrating ourselves as well, give yourself that grace.
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Women's History Month Stories
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MORE WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH THE Y
Diversity & Inclusion
The Y is a place where people of all backgrounds, faiths and other dimensions of diversity can come together, strengthen community together, and gain a greater appreciation for one another.
Unleashing Potential for All
Catch up on our series of equity and justice in athletics from non-traditional sports, to the Olympics, to young athlete leaders in our community.
Equity and Justice Community Fund
This community fund is the engine that drives innovation, learning, and action in creating equitable and just communities that thrive.
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