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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins April 1! Register for this 4-week, virtual program on topics related to racial equity and privilege.

The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins April 1! Register for this 4-week, virtual program on topics related to racial equity and privilege.

The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins April 1! Register for this 4-week, virtual program on topics related to racial equity and privilege.

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.

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

The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins April 1! Register for this 4-week, virtual program on topics related to racial equity and privilege.

The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins April 1! Register for this 4-week, virtual program on topics related to racial equity and privilege.

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.

The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins April 1! Register for this 4-week, virtual program on topics related to racial equity and privilege.

The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge begins April 1! Register for this 4-week, virtual program on topics related to racial equity and privilege.

Join YWCA and the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library for monthly book club discussions featuring books written by and about people of color. Meetings are hybrid, with the option to join via Zoom or at the library. Click here to learn more and sign up!