Photo courtesy to YWCA Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- YWCA will be busy the entire month of February in order to educate people in the Bloomington-Normal and surrounding areas. This month YWCA will be offering free virtual training to volunteers over the age of 18 that would like to become Stepping Stone Advocates. They would be trained to assist survivors of sexual violence, rape trauma, crisis techniques, listening and communication […]
While small businesses are getting hit hard during the stay-at-home order, non-profit organizations are feeling the burden as well. The YWCA is a nonprofit women organization that serves over 2 million women, girls, and their families across the country. They aim to strengthen communities starting with 6-week old babies to individuals over 65 years old. “With programs including a rape crisis hotline, childcare, and transitioning support for previously incarcerated women, […]
Photo courtesy to YWCA Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- YWCA McLean County is still recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is recognized yearly during the month of April. Due to COVID-19 and the Stay-At-Home order and the pandemic, all events are going to be held virtually. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, is going to kick-off Saturday, April 18 on the YWCA Facebook page. Each participant will walk on their own […]
