Women's History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.
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WHY DO WE CELEBRATE WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH? |
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Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to United States history. From Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth to Rosa Parks, the timeline of women’s history milestones stretches back to the founding of the United States.
The actual celebration of Women’s History Month grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California, in 1978. Presentations were given at dozens of schools, hundreds of students participated in a “Real Woman” essay contest and a parade was held in downtown Santa Rosa.
A few years later, the idea had caught on within communities, school districts and organizations across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. The U.S. Congress followed suit the next year, passing a resolution establishing a national celebration. Six years later, the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March.
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As an organization committed to empowering all women, YWCA will dedicate this time highlighting the wins as well as the system barriers that have - and still - impact women across dimensions. As we celebrate Women's History Month, we also want to celebrate our 163 year legacy of empowering women and changing the world.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we celebrate YOU, and we thank you for all that you do to empower women, families, and communities across America.
Happy Women’s History Month!
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YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES |
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Help us welcome our new Youth Employment Services Interns. They will be assisting at-risk youth and newly displaced workers through our employment services. The services will be provided by phone and virtual conferencing.
Contact us for more information about the YWCA-OC's Program.
Email: yesinfo@ywcanoc.org
Instagram: @yes_ywcaoc
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How does YES work?
- We work with over 300 employers to find the perfect job that fits the individuals' age and interest.
- We have a bulletin board that is updated with new opportunities in retail, food services, hotels, cities, small businesses, medical offices, local household, and much more.
- Together we will select a list of your top job choices,
- In person appointments and workshops will be resumed and conducted in compliance with Orange County, State and federal COVID-19 laws and regulations.
- We have a virtual bulletin board called JOB ALERTS on our YES Instagram. New jobs are posted daily with opportunities in retail, food services, hotels, cities, small businesses, medical offices, local household, and much more.
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California State University, Fullerton is hosting a Social Justice Week starting March 15-19th.
Social Justice Week is a week-long virtual conference that engages the entire Titan community in learning activities and dialogue centered on issues of social justice. This year's event will culminate with a keynote speaker who will serve as the final speaker for the Titans Together Speaker Series. Social Justice Week is brought to you in partnership with DIRC, MSI, SLL, WARC, DSS, FDC, and ASI.
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March 9, 2021: Executive Committee
March 23, 2021: Board Meeting
April 2021: Virtual Happy Hour
April 4, 2021: Easter
April 13, 2021: Executive Committee
April 22, 2021: Earth Day
April 27, 2021: Board Meeting
May 11, 2021: Executive Committee
May 2021: HERSTORY
May 25, 2021: Board Meeting
May 31, 2021: Memorial Day
June 8, 2021: Executive Committee
June 14, 2021: Flag Day
June 22, 2021: Board Meeting
June 26, 2021: Scholarship Luncheon & Annual Meeting
CONTACT US:
Email | datamanager@ywcanoc.org
215 E. Commonwealth Ave. Suite D
Fullerton, CA 92832
Learn more about your YWCA-OC visit
www.ywcaoc.org
Facebook: YWCA of Orange County
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With gratitude,
YWCA of Orange County, Board of Directors
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