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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 2d

Honoring Monica Benitez Andrade at the Women for Racial Justice Breakfast for leadership that uplifts women and advances equity in Pasadena. Join us bit.ly/3ImbjBz
#WRJB2025 #WomenForJustice #YWCAGP #EmpoweringWomen

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 3d

Only one week to go! Join us Oct 23 for the Women for Racial Justice Breakfast with keynote Joanna S. Jackson, President & CEO of Weingart Foundation. Celebrate the legacy of our Pasadena Board Members and advance equity together. bit.ly/3ImbjBz
#WRJB2025 #WomenForJustice #YWCAGP #EmpoweringWomen

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 4d

Mariana Pajón flies. Olympic champion. World champion. Role model for every kid who dreams of the start gate. Let’s build a world where girls have the space and support to race.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #ONEYWCA #YWCAGP

YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 4d

Honoring Judith Brown at this year’s Women for Racial Justice Breakfast for decades of leadership advancing equity in Pasadena.

Celebrate her impact and join us bit.ly/3ImbjBz

#WRJB2025 #YWCAGP #WomenForJustice #EmpoweringWomen #ONEYWCA

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 5d

Dr. Mireya Mayor makes discovery feel possible. Scientist. Explorer. Champion for wildlife. Her journey from the field to the classroom inspires future researchers and caretakers of our planet.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #ONEYWCA #YWCAGP

YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 5d

Honoring Joanne Wendler at the Women for Racial Justice Breakfast. Former YWCA Pasadena Foothill Valley board member and community leader who champions equity and opportunity. Join us in celebrating her impact. #WRJB2025 #ONEYWCA #YWCAGP #WomenForJustice

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 5d

Ten days left. Come celebrate the women who built our movement on Oct 23. Hear from Joanna S. Jackson on resilience and justice.
Get your ticket: bit.ly/3ImbjBz
#WRJB2025 #YWCAGP #ONEYWCA

YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 6d

On IndigenousPeoplesDay we honor Indigenous leadership and commit to amplify voices, support Indigenous led movements, and advocate for policies that advance equity and healing. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #ONEYWCA #YWCAGP

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 6d

Mayra Alvarez fights for healthy futures. Child health equity. Mental health care. Coverage that includes every family. Join us in celebrating her leadership.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #ONEYWCA #YWCAGP

YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 8d

María Elena Salinas tells the stories that shape our world. Fierce reporting. Community voice. Lasting impact. Join us in celebrating her legacy and the journalists following her lead.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #ONEYWCA #YWCAGP

YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 9d

Staged reading: The Fiery Furnace, Oct 17 & 19, 7 PM at Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio, 4713 Lankershim Blvd, NoHo. Free, RSVP: [email protected]

YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 9d

Listening to Lila Downs feels like a conversation with history and hope. Indigenous languages. Border stories. Big heart. She makes music that calls us to care for one another.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #ONEYWCA #YWCAGP"

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 9d

"Marie Cantor helps resources reach the people who need them most. Grant writer. Community builder. Former YWCA board member. Mentor to youth in foster care. We are proud to honor her impact.

#WRJB2025 #ONEYWCA #YWCAGP"

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 10d

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 10d

Two weeks to go. Join us for the 23rd Annual Women for Racial Justice Breakfast with keynote and honoree Joanna S. Jackson of the Weingart Foundation. Thu, Oct 23, Pasadena Hilton, 8 to 10 AM. 🎟️ Secure your seat: bit.ly/3ImbjBz
#WRJB2025 #WomenForJustice #YWCAGP #PasadenaEvents #ONEYWCA

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 11d

Gaby Pacheco’s leadership lights the way. She fights for immigrant rights and education access and inspires young people to stand up for justice. Celebrate her impact with us.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #ONEYWCA #YWCAGP

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 11d

Fifty eight cents on the dollar is not progress. It is a loss of more than 1 million over a career for too many Latinas. Speak up for pay transparency, fair promotions, and childcare that works. Share and tag your reps.

#LatinaEqualPayDay #Trabajadoras #ONEYWCA #YWCAGP

YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 12d

✨ Honoring the women who paved the way for justice. ✨
Join us Oct 24, 8-10 AM at Hilton Pasadena for the 23rd Annual Women for Racial Justice Breakfast.
Keynote: Joanna S. Jackson, CEO of Weingart Foundation
🎟️ bit.ly/3ImbjBz
#WRJB #YWCAGP #ONEYWCA

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 17d

Justice has a legacy. Join us Oct 23, 8–10 AM at the Hilton Pasadena for the 23rd Annual Women for Racial Justice Breakfast with keynote Joanna S. Jackson. Tickets: bit.ly/3ImbjBz
#WRJB2025 #WomenForJustice #ONEYWCA

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 18d

Together we can ensure survivors are never left behind. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn the signs, share resources, stand with survivors. Need support? Our 24 7 hotline 888.999.7511. Week Without Violence Oct 20 to 24. #DVAM2025 #ONEYWCA #YWCAGP

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 18d

Leadership in action at Glendale Community College Basic Needs Fair. Thank you to GCC CARES and the Office of Student Life for bringing campus and community partners together for students. Proud to share resources and build connections. #ONEYWCA #GCC #StudentSuccess

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · 24d

Leadership shows up. Join us Thu, Oct 23, 8:00–10:00 AM at Hilton Pasadena for the Women for Racial Justice Breakfast with keynote Joanna S. Jackson. We will celebrate former Pasadena board members. Tickets: bit.ly/3ImbjBz

#WRJB2025 #YWCAGP #ONEYWCA

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · Sep 18

Proud to support @caltechy's Rise Tutoring Program. Caltech volunteers offer one-on-one and small-group math and science tutoring and low-cost scholarships. PUSD students get priority placement. Apply by Dec 1 www.caltechy.org
#ONEYWCA #YWCAGP

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · Sep 18

Join us October 23 in Pasadena for the 23rd Annual Women for Racial Justice Breakfast keynote Joanna S Jackson of @weingartfoundation Tickets and sponsorships bit.ly/3ImbjBz
#YWCAGP #ONEYWCA #WRJB

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YWCA Glendale and Pasadena @ywcagp.bsky.social · Sep 16

Sep 16 is National Voter Registration Day. YWCA Glendale and Pasadena joins @YWCAUSA @NPVote @NationalVoterRegistrationDay to make sure our community is #VoteReady. Check your registration now bit.ly/2025nvrdreg #ONEYWCA

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