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YWCA’s August Advocacy Week of Action and In-District Lobby Day (August 4-8)
YWCA’s August Advocacy Week of Action and In-District Lobby Day (August 4-8)

From August 4 to August 8, 2025, YWCA Madison will be participating in YWCA’s August Advocacy Week of Action and In-District Lobby Days. Together, we will ensure that those we elected to represent us in the government know the depth of our impact and the real lives behind the programs we are protecting. 

Youth Mural Unveiled: A Celebration of Youth, Art, and Restorative Justice
Youth Mural Unveiled: A Celebration of Youth, Art, and Restorative Justice
The Racial Justice Summit Website: Your Home for All Things Summit
The Racial Justice Summit Website: Your Home for All Things Summit
The Art of Coming Together in Circle: The Creation Story of a Youth-Centered Community Mural 
The Art of Coming Together in Circle: The Creation Story of a Youth-Centered Community Mural 
Reflections from YWCA National Conference with Executive Directors
Reflections from YWCA National Conference with Executive Directors

Gery Paredes Vásquez, Executive Director of YWCA Madison, shares deep insights from YWCA National Conference with Executive Directors. She offers important takeaways on how YWCA Madison plans to navigate the challenging times with love, joy, and dignity.

Moving with the Spirit of a Hummingbird: An Open Letter from YWCA Madison’s Executive Director
Moving with the Spirit of a Hummingbird: An Open Letter from YWCA Madison’s Executive Director

Gery Paredes Vásquez, Executive Director of YWCA Madison, shares a reflection as she prepares to attend a national gathering of YWCA executive directors in Phoenix. Drawing inspiration from a story she heard in Teotihuacan, Mexico—from an elder named Toñita—Gery recounts the tale of Coatlicue, the Earth Goddess, who, despite vulnerability, births a powerful warrior to protect the world. This story becomes a metaphor for resilience, transformation, and hidden strength during uncertain times.

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YWCA’s August Advocacy Week of Action and In-District Lobby Day (August 4-8)
YWCA’s August Advocacy Week of Action and In-District Lobby Day (August 4-8)

From August 4 to August 8, 2025, YWCA Madison will be participating in YWCA’s August Advocacy Week of Action and In-District Lobby Days. Together, we will ensure that those we elected to represent us in the government know the depth of our impact and the real lives behind the programs we are protecting. 

Youth Mural Unveiled: A Celebration of Youth, Art, and Restorative Justice
Youth Mural Unveiled: A Celebration of Youth, Art, and Restorative Justice
The Racial Justice Summit Website: Your Home for All Things Summit
The Racial Justice Summit Website: Your Home for All Things Summit
The Art of Coming Together in Circle: The Creation Story of a Youth-Centered Community Mural 
The Art of Coming Together in Circle: The Creation Story of a Youth-Centered Community Mural 
Reflections from YWCA National Conference with Executive Directors
Reflections from YWCA National Conference with Executive Directors

Gery Paredes Vásquez, Executive Director of YWCA Madison, shares deep insights from YWCA National Conference with Executive Directors. She offers important takeaways on how YWCA Madison plans to navigate the challenging times with love, joy, and dignity.

Moving with the Spirit of a Hummingbird: An Open Letter from YWCA Madison’s Executive Director
Moving with the Spirit of a Hummingbird: An Open Letter from YWCA Madison’s Executive Director

Gery Paredes Vásquez, Executive Director of YWCA Madison, shares a reflection as she prepares to attend a national gathering of YWCA executive directors in Phoenix. Drawing inspiration from a story she heard in Teotihuacan, Mexico—from an elder named Toñita—Gery recounts the tale of Coatlicue, the Earth Goddess, who, despite vulnerability, births a powerful warrior to protect the world. This story becomes a metaphor for resilience, transformation, and hidden strength during uncertain times.