Upcoming events.
Holiday Store: Donate
YWCA Northeast Kansas is accepting donations for the 2024 Holiday Store. Please drop off donations by Wednesday, December 4. Read more here.
Book Club: Learn. Engage. Act.
Join our book club! In partnership with the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, this program introduces participants to the experiences and voices of people of color while providing opportunities to engage in challenging discussions and take action on issues related to racial justice.
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YWCA Northeast Kansas programs and services are closed on this day. If you need immediate assistance through the Center for Safety and Empowerment, you can still call the 24/7 helpline: (888) 822-2983.
CLOSED
YWCA Northeast Kansas programs and services are closed on this day. If you need immediate assistance through the Center for Safety and Empowerment, you can still call the 24/7 helpline: (888) 822-2983.
CLOSED
YWCA Northeast Kansas programs and services are closed on this day. If you need immediate assistance through the Center for Safety and Empowerment, you can still call the 24/7 helpline: (888) 822-2983.
Book Club: Learn. Engage. Act.
Join our book club! In partnership with the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, this program introduces participants to the experiences and voices of people of color while providing opportunities to engage in challenging discussions and take action on issues related to racial justice.
Week Without Violence
Join us for a week of awareness-raising events to help us envision a world without violence. More info at www.ywcaneks.org/wwv.
Shawnee County Legislative Candidates Meet & Greet
Come meet the legislative candidates on your ballot!
In Shawnee County, four State Senate seats and eight State House seats are up for election this year. Bring your questions to this meet & greet event, and engage your candidates in conversation about the issues that matter to you. Volunteers will be available to connect you with the candidates in your district, and answer any questions you may have.
All legislative candidates for Shawnee County districts are invited. This event is free, non-partisan, and open to the public.
For more information on the 2024 General Election, including voter registration and a sample ballot, visit Voter View at myvoteinfo.voteks.org.
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YWCA Northeast Kansas offices and programs will be closed on October 14. If you need immediate assistance through the Center for Safety and Empowerment, you can still call the 24/7 helpline: (888) 822-2983.
Advocacy Training: Brown County Series
Professionals and community leaders are often a first contact for people in crisis. You’re invited to this series of trainings to learn how to recognize signs of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking; how to support victim-survivors; and how to contact and utilize the services provided at the YWCA Northeast Kansas Center for Safety and Empowerment.
April 12; June 14; August 9; October 11
9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Trinity Center in Hiawatha
Meet Local Candidates: Voter Education Event
Come meet the candidates on your ballot! The individuals running for local county offices will make many of the decisions affecting Shawnee County residents in our daily lives. At this unique, drop-in-style candidate event, voters (that's you!) will have an opportunity to speak to candidates in small group discussions about the issues most important to them. Bring your questions! Bring a friend! This event is free, nonpartisan, and open to the public.
County positions on this year's ballot include County Commission District 2, County Commission District 3, County Clerk, District Attorney, County Treasurer, County Sheriff, and Register of Deeds. All candidates for these positions are invited.
Volunteers will be available to help you start a conversation with the candidates, check your voter registration, and make your plan to vote in the 2024 General Election. For more information on voting in Kansas, visit myvoteinfo.voteks.org.
Thank you to the Washburn University Aleshire Center for Leadership and Community Engagement and the Topeka Voter Collaborative for hosting this event. And special thanks to all our community partners helping to spread the word!
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Addressing Tech-Enabled Abuse
Join us for a discussion on tackling technology-fueled abuse in real life at our event, Addressing Tech-Enabled Abuse!
**BIP CEU’s available Cosponsors: International Public Policy Institute, Topeka Shawnee County anti-Human Trafficking Coalition, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment, CAAHT Rotary Club, Rotary District 5710 Human Trafficking Foundation, Project2Restore
Book Club: Learn. Engage. Act.
Join our book club! In partnership with the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, this program introduces participants to the experiences and voices of people of color while providing opportunities to engage in challenging discussions and take action on issues related to racial justice.
Voter Registration Day Celebration
Gather at the Topeka Library on Sept 17 from 5:30 - 7 pm to network with other organizations, and learn from our friends at the Voter Network as they provide an overview of the free Voter-to-Voter tool and how your organization can use it to mobilize voters and track your efforts! We will also be sharing other local resources and dates available to coordinate our efforts. Email [email protected] with any additional questions.
Women of Excellence
At YWCA Northeast Kansas, we believe in a world where all women are empowered to thrive, and their brilliance knows no bounds. Together, let's honor these extraordinary trailblazers at our 36th Annual Women of Excellence Awards!
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YWCA Northeast Kansas offices and programs will be closed on September 2. If you need immediate assistance through the Center for Safety and Empowerment, you can still call the 24/7 helpline: (888) 822-2983.
Vote & Thrive: Building Better Neighborhoods Together
Join Loud Light and the YWCA as we connect the dots between voting, civic engagement, and the prosperity of neighborhoods in Topeka. Learn more about local advocacy efforts around civic engagement, how your neighborhood can impact them, and collectively brainstorm on how to use advocacy to improve your own neighborhood.
Advocacy Training: Brown County Series
Professionals and community leaders are often a first contact for people in crisis. You’re invited to this series of trainings to learn how to recognize signs of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking; how to support victim-survivors; and how to contact and utilize the services provided at the YWCA Northeast Kansas Center for Safety and Empowerment.
April 12; June 14; August 9; October 11
9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Trinity Center in Hiawatha
CLOSED
YWCA Northeast Kansas offices and programs will be closed on July 4th. If you need immediate assistance through the Center for Safety and Empowerment, you can still call the 24/7 helpline: (888) 822-2983.
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YWCA Northeast Kansas offices and programs will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th. If you need immediate assistance through the Center for Safety and Empowerment, you can still call the 24/7 helpline: (888) 822-2983.
Advocacy Training: Brown County Series
Professionals and community leaders are often a first contact for people in crisis. You’re invited to this series of trainings to learn how to recognize signs of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking; how to support victim-survivors; and how to contact and utilize the services provided at the YWCA Northeast Kansas Center for Safety and Empowerment.
April 12; June 14; August 9; October 11
9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Trinity Center in Hiawatha
Community Forum on Racial Justice
Come hear from local leaders working in our community, and add your voice to the conversation! We'll challenge each other to move from learning to action as we work together to build a more equitable community. More info here.
Monthly Community Presentation: Virtual
Want to learn more about YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment, the victimizations we serve, and how you can join the charge to end gender-based violence? Join us via zoom from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for monthly presentations on a different topic each month. The May topic is self care and resiliency. Register for the Zoom link by clicking here.
Community Wrap-Up: Racial Justice Challenge
Join fellow Challenge participants for a powerful community forum at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, featuring an expert panel and facilitated discussion. Register here.
Virtual Lunch-Hour Chat (Zoom): Racial Justice Challenge
The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins April 1! Register for this 4-week, virtual program on topics related to racial equity and privilege.
Lunch Chat at Cafe Quetzal: Racial Justice Challenge
The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins April 1! Register for this 4-week, virtual program on topics related to racial equity and privilege.
Virtual Lunch-Hour Chat (Zoom): Racial Justice Challenge
The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins April 1! Register for this 4-week, virtual program on topics related to racial equity and privilege.
Monthly Community Presentation: Virtual
Want to learn more about YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment, the victimizations we serve, and how you can join the charge to end gender-based violence? Join us via zoom from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for monthly presentations on a different topic each month. The April topic is sexual assault. Register for the Zoom link by clicking here.
Advocacy Training: Brown County Series
Professionals and community leaders are often a first contact for people in crisis. You’re invited to this series of trainings to learn how to recognize signs of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking; how to support victim-survivors; and how to contact and utilize the services provided at the YWCA Northeast Kansas Center for Safety and Empowerment.
April 12; June 14; August 9; October 11
10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Trinity Center in Hiawatha
Virtual Lunch-Hour Chat (Zoom): Racial Justice Challenge
The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins April 1! Register for this 4-week, virtual program on topics related to racial equity and privilege.
Lunch Chat at Cafe Quetzal: Racial Justice Challenge
The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins April 1! Register for this 4-week, virtual program on topics related to racial equity and privilege.
Concealed Revealed Art Auction
Get your tickets for this year’s Concealed Revealed Art Auction, a powerful and inspiring event benefiting the YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment. Tickets at CR2024.givesmart.com or text CR2024 to 76278.
Virtual Lunch-Hour Chat (Zoom): Racial Justice Challenge
The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins April 1! Register for this 4-week, virtual program on topics related to racial equity and privilege.
Racial Justice Challenge
The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins April 1! Register for this 4-week, virtual program on topics related to racial equity and privilege.