YWCA GLENDALE AND PASADENA WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS

We are honored to welcome Attorney Manuel Magpapian, CEO and Founder of Platinum Star Public Relations, Inc. Marie Y. Lemelle, Disney Live Entertainment's Vice President of Global Creative and Advanced Development Shelby Jiggetts-Tivony, and Glendale Area Schools Credit Union's CEO, Wesley Walton to our Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2021. These new directors join incoming Board President Jessica First, CEO and Chief Strategist of Kilter and board members Valerie Merritt, Shushan Barsegyan, T.C. Kim, Richard Bennett, Anita Chan, Mane Khachatryan, Ayana Rose, Alexa Rousso, Taline Saad, Rosie Ter-Matevosyan, and Jill Welton.

“As we continue to expand our programs to respond to the needs of our community and deepen our presence and work in the region, we are thrilled to bring on members with professional backgrounds and experience that will guide us in achieving even greater impact. We are honored that our new directors have chosen to dedicate their time, talent, and financial support to YWCA Glendale and Pasadena,” Tara Peterson, CEO, YWCA Glendale and Pasadena.
SEEING AND BELIEVING SURVIVORS DURING PRIDE MONTH AND BEYOND
 
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month and we are excited to partner with GlendaleOut to share how we are creating safe and affirming spaces for all community members seeking safety, support, and empowerment programming. We'll be raising awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence in LGBTQIA+ communities and sharing more about what services we offer to support all survivors. Follow our social media platforms for more information, along with the hashtags: #jewelcitypride #queeringglendale & #seenandbelieved.
LAST CALL FOR CAMP ROSIE REGISTRATION

Next week, we're kicking off week one of Camp Rosie 2021: Girls on the Rise! We are thrilled to be bringing back our signature programming for girls and youth who identify with female development entering grades 6th-9th. All campers who complete Camp Rosie will receive a $50 gift card. Program materials can be picked up or mailed to the camper - this camp will be virtual. There are a few spots open for our July camp dates; register today for: July 12-16 & July 26-30.
CITY OF GLENDALE MOVES TO ESTABLISH TENANT-LANDLORD ADVISORY BODY

The YWCA thanks the City of Glendale for taking another step in its path toward a more just and equitable Glendale by establishing a Tenant-Landlord Advisory Body. As a former Sundown Town, people of color were explicitly prohibited and expressly discouraged from owning or renting property in Glendale until the passage of the Fair Housing Rights Act in 1968. Today, Glendale maintains one of the highest per capita percentage of renters in the United States: 67%. The Coalition for an Anti-Racist Glendale in partnership with YWCA submitted a proposal to establish a Tenant Landlord Advisory Committee to foster equity, advance anti-racism, and promote safety in addressing the housing needs of our renter majority community and to also support landlords in understanding how they can prevent housing discrimination. On June 15th, the City motioned to move forward in establishing this body. We look forward to working with staff as a resource as they establish the charter and structure of this important body.
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