There are no words or wisdom we can give in this moment of grief for the death of Timothy Green. We center those most impacted by this and highlight their wishes and words: “On August 22, 2022, Timothy Joshua Green was shot by the Olympia Police Department Officers, in the midst of dealing with a… Continue Reading Justice for Timothy Green
To Our Beloved Community: A few days ago we witnessed the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. The world watched as Floyd’s life was stolen by Chauvin, caught on video by brave teen bystander Darnella Frazier. Throughout Chauvin’s trial we have watched again, in vigilance and anticipation,… Continue Reading The Whole System is Guilty
To Our Dear Community: As we approach the anniversary of the uprisings for Black Lives in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, we are once again processing the news of a police execution of an unarmed Black man in the Minneapolis area. Daunte Wright, a 20 year old father and beloved community member, was fatally… Continue Reading Statement for the Life of Daunte Wright
Message from YWCA Olympia Board: “Join Us!” We are seeking people to serve on the YWCA Olympia Board. You do not need a background in organizational governance or board work. You do, however, need to be deeply committed to being part of an active and conscientious team that, through shared leadership and collective decision-making, is… Continue Reading We’re Recruiting Board Members. Join Us!