YWCA Greater Cincinnati’s Post

2024 Racial Justice Honoree, Dr. Meredith Shockley-Smith, brings together partners, community, and medical professionals to co-create sustainable solutions that increase equity, lift Black women's leadership, and lower infant mortality and disparities across Cincinnati. Watch her video to hear how she's creating real change in our community.

2024 Racial Justice Honoree, Eileen Cooper Reed, Esq. helped clear the path for others and ground them in values that are important to the community. Watch her video to hear how becoming an advocate with the Children's Defense Fund defined her racial equity work.

We can't let this week close without sending one final "Thank you!" to those who joined us Tuesday morning at our annual Racial Justice Breakfast. Endless thanks to our incredible sponsors! You truly understand what it means to be a leader for equity in our community! Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Cintas, U.S. Bank

YWCA Greater Cincinnati was honored to sponsor the BT RISE FIRE Conference yesterday, where over 250 women came together to empower, connect, and support one another. CEO and President Rickell Howard Smith had the privilege of moderating a panel featuring the incredible Karen Bankston, Jazmyne Reid, and Sunitha Narayanan. It was inspiring to be surrounded by these beautiful, empowered women who uplift others—including many Academy members and Rising Stars. Thank you, Barbara Turner and Tiffany Coleman for making The FIRE Conference such an energizing and purpose-filled day! Learn more at www.thefireconference.com. #inspiration #liveyourpurpose #YWCA #onamission

Thank you to our entire region for supporting YWCA Greater Cincinnati’s 24th Annual Racial Justice Breakfast! More than 600 attendees came to hear the dynamic keynote from Angela Rye, honor amazing racial justice advocates Eileen Cooper Reed, Esq. and Dr. Meredith Shockley Smith, and made significant contributions to support our ongoing work. Thank you to our event sponsors, attendees, community partners, and public officials for supporting our mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all! Cintas, U.S. Bank, BT Rise, Interact for Health, Greater Cincinnati Foundation

We're looking forward to welcoming you to this morning's Racial Justice Breakfast. We can't wait to hear powerful words from our keynote speaker, Angela Rye, and to honor to Racial Justice champions Dr. Meredith Shockley-Smith and Eileen Cooper Reed, Esq. We are grateful to our sponsors who help us move our mission forward and want to give a special acknowledgement to our partners at Cintas, U.S. Bank, BT RISE, @interactforhealth and Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

We’re Sold Out! 🎉 YWCA is thrilled to announce that Racial Justice Breakfast has officially SOLD OUT! Thank you to our incredible sponsors, fans, and friends of the YWCA who understand what it means to be a leader for equity in our community. Find out who is sponsoring and keep the momentum going with your gift: https://lnkd.in/eM4nidnS. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. #OnaMission #YWCACincinnati #RacialJustice #CommunityImpact #DonateNow

YWCA was honored to support the Little Fork Family Advocacy Center’s Hope Gala this year! 🎉 For years, YWCA has partnered closely with Executive Director Scott O’Reilly and the dedicated team at Little Fork, along with community partners, to help survivors and families in our rural service areas of Clermont, Brown, and Adams Counties. We extend our gratitude to Keynote Speaker Jeff Thomas from Q102 for sharing his personal story and inspiring hope. Here’s to fostering change and making a difference—together. 🌟 #domesticviolenceawareness #YWCACincinnati #onamission

We had a fantastic time catching up and having some fun with the YWCA Sisterhood last week! Rising Star Alumnae and Career Women Academy Members gathered at our SiStar Summer Social to celebrate the work of Diane S. Jordan, M.Ed. and Anne Mulder and their legacies as leaders of the Rising Star Equity Leadership Program.