YWCA Day at the Capitol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
YWCA Boulder County Announces Women's Empowerment Day at the Colorado State Capitol Building
Event Will Take Place on April 16, 2024
BOULDER, CO – April 2, 2024 – YWCA Boulder County announced today it will be hosting Women's Empowerment Day at the Colorado State Capitol Building in Denver from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The organization is inviting high school and college students, members of partnering organizations in the Women’s Collaborative of Boulder County, and the public to tour the Capitol and take action on health, economics, safety, and racial justice issues affecting women and communities of color. YWCA Boulder County will be providing transportation to the event from its offices in downtown Boulder.
“Touring the Capitol, and letting our lawmakers know about the issues affecting racial and gender justice for women and girls, is fundamental in creating a fairer, more inclusive society,” said Debbie Pope, CEO, YWCA Boulder County. “We’re inviting everyone who shares our passion for empowering women and eliminating racism to join us,” she added.
Attendees will enjoy a breakfast reception with legislators, view bills in action in the House and Senate chambers, have individual conversations with elected legislators about priority bills to support racial and gender equity, and a tour of the Capitol. YWCA Boulder County will be holding virtual training sessions the week before the event for all registrants.
For more information on this event and how to attend, please register here: https://tinyurl.com/3hz2yx9b
YWCA Boulder County has hosted previous visits to the Colorado Capitol as well as reproductive rights rallies and marches in Boulder, engaging thousands of community members from Boulder County and surrounding areas.
Note: YWCA Boulder County event organizers are dedicated to providing a safe experience for all participants. YWCA Boulder County’s website will have an update if there is inclement weather that day.
About YWCA Boulder County
For over 100 years, YWCA Boulder County has worked to eliminate racism and empower women in Boulder County and has helped women and children of all ages and backgrounds thrive. As an inclusive, secular nonprofit organization, we are publicly funded, not affiliated with any religious group, and welcome people of all backgrounds and genders to participate in our important work. We provide a variety of vital services such as high-quality, affordable and flexible child care, and racial justice and equity programs including youth empowerment, youth and adult anti-racism education, and advocacy. YWCA Boulder County is a federated organization with sister YWCAs across the United States and the world. For more information about our programs and services, visit: www.ywcaboulder.org.
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