YWCA Rock County, Janesville, WI Videos

Join us on November 9th online from your home, school or office, as presenters offer insight into supporting diverse populations here in our community and beyond. Registration is now open: https://whova.com/portal/registration/yrcar_202311/. Registration is $100 per person until 10/27 and $125 per person if registering between 10/28 – 11/9. Students are $50 per person. You can also call (608) 752-5445, ext. 200 for help with a credit/debit card, check or invoice payment. A very special THANK YOU to our Sponsors for making this possible!

Join us on November 9th online from your home, school or office, as presenters offer insight into supporting diverse populations here in our community and beyond. Registration is now open: https://whova.com/portal/registration/yrcar_202311/. Registration is $100 per person until 10/27 and $125 per person if registering between 10/28 – 11/9. Students are $50 per person. You can also call (608) 752-5445, ext. 200 for help with a credit/debit card, check or invoice payment. Get more information including the Keynote Speakers and schedule HERE: https://www.ywcarockcounty.org/blog/event/racial-justice-conference-2023/

2023 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Save the date and join us on Wednesday, September 27th at 5:30pm at the Town Square Pavilion in Downtown Janesville. This event is family friendly, free and open to the public. This unique walk invites participants to walk a mile in women’s shoes to raise awareness and funds for domestic violence victims. The money raised benefits the domestic violence programs at the YWCA. SIGN UP A TEAM TODAY AND START FUNDRAISING NOW! Click HERE: bit.ly/2023WAM to get started Schedule of Events on SEPTEMBER 27: Shoe Fitting & Registration begin at 4:30 Brief Program begins at 5:30 Walk begins around 6:00 followed by a celebration with food trucks, music and awards

You're invited to the 2023 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes!
Save the date and join us on Wednesday, September 27th at 5:30pm at the Town Square Pavilion in Downtown Janesville. This is a FREE event and open to the public. This unique walk invites participants to walk a mile in women’s shoes to raise awareness and funds for domestic violence victims. The money raised benefits the domestic violence programs at the YWCA. SIGN UP A TEAM TODAY AND START FUNDRAISING NOW! Click HERE: bit.ly/2023WAM to get started Schedule of Events on SEPTEMBER 27: Shoe Fitting & Registration begin at 4:30 Brief Program begins at 5:30 Walk begins around 6:00 followed by a celebration with food trucks, music and awards

Stand Against Racism - Janesville Event
Stand Against Racism April 20, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm LOCATION UPDATE: Because of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Rock County Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Center Room. Keynote Speaker: Heidi Deininger, YWCA Rock County Executive Director YWCA Rock County is on a mission to Stand Against Racism! We take a Stand Against Racism every day by raising awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism and by building community among those who work for racial justice. Stand Against Racism provides the opportunity for our community to unite our voices to educate, advocate, and promote racial justice.

Stand Against Racism - Beloit Event
Stand Against Racism April 27, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Harry C. Moore Pavilion – Riverside Park in Beloit Keynote Speaker: Jerry Gabrielatos, City Manager of Beloit YWCA Rock County is on a mission to Stand Against Racism! We take a Stand Against Racism every day by raising awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism and by building community among those who work for racial justice. Stand Against Racism provides the opportunity for our community to unite our voices to educate, advocate, and promote racial justice.

On Saturday, Jan 14 (@ 2 p.m.) the surrounding community gathered for an event commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There were presentations, art, food, music, and other activities. “Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education.”-MLK Jr. Event Partners: -American Association of University Women -Blackhawk Technical College -Diversity Action Team of Rock County -Hedberg Public Library -JATV -Rock County -School District of Beloit -School District of Janesville -The United Auto Workers Local 95 -YWCA Rock County

Join us next Thursday!
YWCA Rock County's 2022 Racial Justice Conference will be held virtually on Thursday, November 10th 2022. “BE THE BRIDGE TO ELIMINATE RACISM: How do you maintain your bridge?” is the theme for the conference this year. YWCA Rock County invites participants to join virtually as presenters offer insight into supporting diverse populations here in our community and beyond. The morning keynote speaker will be DR. DECOTEAU J. IRBY, Associate Professor of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. MR. PARIS ECHOLES, founder and CEO of Born Gift3d LLC. will serve as the afternoon keynote speaker. Registration is $100.00 per person if registering between Monday, September 26th – Friday, October 28th and $125.00 per person if registering between Saturday, October 29th – Thursday, November 10th. Students are $50 per person. The 2022 Racial Justice Conference held on November 10th, 2022 has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter for 5.5 continuing education hours. Learn more here: https://www.ywcarockcounty.org/blog/event/racial-justice-conference-2022

Register now!
YWCA Rock County's 2022 Racial Justice Conference will be held virtually on Thursday, November 10th 2022. “BE THE BRIDGE TO ELIMINATE RACISM: How do you maintain your bridge?” is the theme for the conference this year. YWCA Rock County invites participants to join virtually as presenters offer insight into supporting diverse populations here in our community and beyond. The morning keynote speaker will be DR. DECOTEAU J. IRBY, Associate Professor of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. MR. PARIS ECHOLES, founder and CEO of Born Gift3d LLC. will serve as the afternoon keynote speaker. Registration is $100.00 per person if registering between Monday, September 26th – Friday, October 28th and $125.00 per person if registering between Saturday, October 29th – Thursday, November 10th. Students are $50 per person. The 2022 Racial Justice Conference held on November 10th, 2022 has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter for 5.5 continuing education hours. Learn more here: https://www.ywcarockcounty.org/blog/event/racial-justice-conference-2022

2022 YWCA Rock County 8th Annual Racial Justice Conference Speaker Highlight
Here's a quick sneak peek at our event and sessions https://whova.com/portal/registration/yrcar_202211 - via #Whova event app

YWCA Rock County has been working towards eliminating racism and empowering Women since 1922. In honor of our 100 Year Anniversary we are asking for your help and support so that we can continue to fulfill our mission to serve our community for another 100 years plus. Will you become a friend of YWCA Rock County? By becoming one of our 100 friends you are committing to a reoccurring monthly donation throughout the year to help us celebrate our milestone Anniversary and raise funds that will support all of our programs at YWCA Rock County. Your donation helps ensure we will continue to provide the vital services that we do to our community for many more years to come. • $10 a month helps cover some of the costs of personal care items for a domestic violence victim who comes to our shelter with virtually nothing. • $25 a month helps cover the cost of diapers and other necessities for a family in our emergency domestic violence shelter. • $50 a month helps provide scholarships for our summer camp for a child living in poverty. • $100 a month helps an abused child begin the healing process at the CARE House • Value to Those We Serve: PRICELESS BECOME A FRIEND OF YWCA ROCK COUNTY TODAY: https://bit.ly/3HhuoOY

YWCA Rock County has been working towards eliminating racism and empowering Women since 1922. In honor of our 100 Year Anniversary we are asking for your help and support so that we can continue to fulfill our mission to serve our community for another 100 years plus. Will you become a friend of YWCA Rock County? By becoming one of our 100 friends you are committing to a reoccurring monthly donation throughout the year to help us celebrate our milestone Anniversary and raise funds that will support all of our programs at YWCA Rock County. Your donation helps ensure we will continue to provide the vital services that we do to our community for many more years to come. • $10 a month helps cover some of the costs of personal care items for a domestic violence victim who comes to our shelter with virtually nothing. • $25 a month helps cover the cost of diapers and other necessities for a family in our emergency domestic violence shelter. • $50 a month helps provide scholarships for our summer camp for a child living in poverty. • $100 a month helps an abused child begin the healing process at the CARE House Value to Those We Serve: PRICELESS BECOME A FRIEND OF YWCA ROCK COUNTY TODAY: https://bit.ly/3HhuoOY

2022 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
A very special THANK YOU to Drywater Productions for an amazing video promoting our event! Join us for our 16th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on September 29th at 5:30pm on Festival Street in Town Square in Downtown Janesville! This unique, fun walk invites you to walk a mile in women's shoes to raise awareness and funds for the YWCA Rock County's efforts to help victims of domestic violence. Shoe Fitting & Registration begin at 4:30pm followed by a brief program at 5:30pm. The walk will start at 6pm followed by Food Trucks, Drinks, Music and Team Awards. Register a team or support an Ambassador HERE: https://www.ywcarockcounty.org/walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes-2022

2022 Juneteenth Celebration: Worthy
On Saturday, June 18, 2022 YWCA Rock County and the Elite Ladies of Beloit hosted the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration at Telfer Park in Beloit. This event was generously sponsored by Visit Beloit and the YMCA of Northern Rock County. YWCA Rock County is a driving force for change in our community. For 100 years, our mission of empowering women and eliminating racism has been strengthened and tested. The charge of the Racial Justice program is to foster on-going discussion, community activities and trainings focused on a range of topics pertaining to race, privilege and human rights. The YWCA Rock County is proud to partner with the Elite Ladies of Beloit to host the only Juneteenth celebration recognized through resolution by the City of Beloit. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal US troops arrived in Galveston, Texas carrying the message of the emancipation proclamation which declared that enslaved people were now free. Last year, President Joseph R. Biden signed into law a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. We gathered on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Telfer Park for a day of learning, cultural events and fun while we enjoyed fellowship, good music, great food and the opportunity to support unique local vendors. Free books were available for children attending the event from the United Way Blackhawk Region and the Stateline Community Foundation and blood pressure screening were also be available for adults.

2022 Juneteenth Celebration: Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes
On Saturday, June 18, 2022 YWCA Rock County and the Elite Ladies of Beloit hosted the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration at Telfer Park in Beloit. This event was generously sponsored by Visit Beloit and the YMCA of Northern Rock County. YWCA Rock County is a driving force for change in our community. For 100 years, our mission of empowering women and eliminating racism has been strengthened and tested. The charge of the Racial Justice program is to foster on-going discussion, community activities and trainings focused on a range of topics pertaining to race, privilege and human rights. The YWCA Rock County is proud to partner with the Elite Ladies of Beloit to host the only Juneteenth celebration recognized through resolution by the City of Beloit. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal US troops arrived in Galveston, Texas carrying the message of the emancipation proclamation which declared that enslaved people were now free. Last year, President Joseph R. Biden signed into law a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. We gathered on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Telfer Park for a day of learning, cultural events and fun while we enjoyed fellowship, good music, great food and the opportunity to support unique local vendors. Free books were available for children attending the event from the United Way Blackhawk Region and the Stateline Community Foundation and blood pressure screening were also be available for adults.

2022 Juneteenth Celebration: Governor Tony Evers
On Saturday, June 18, 2022 YWCA Rock County and the Elite Ladies of Beloit hosted the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration at Telfer Park in Beloit. This event was generously sponsored by Visit Beloit and the YMCA of Northern Rock County. YWCA Rock County is a driving force for change in our community. For 100 years, our mission of empowering women and eliminating racism has been strengthened and tested. The charge of the Racial Justice program is to foster on-going discussion, community activities and trainings focused on a range of topics pertaining to race, privilege and human rights. The YWCA Rock County is proud to partner with the Elite Ladies of Beloit to host the only Juneteenth celebration recognized through resolution by the City of Beloit. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal US troops arrived in Galveston, Texas carrying the message of the emancipation proclamation which declared that enslaved people were now free. Last year, President Joseph R. Biden signed into law a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. We gathered on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Telfer Park for a day of learning, cultural events and fun while we enjoyed fellowship, good music, great food and the opportunity to support unique local vendors. Free books were available for children attending the event from the United Way Blackhawk Region and the Stateline Community Foundation and blood pressure screening were also be available for adults.

2022 Juneteenth Celebration: Black National Anthem
On Saturday, June 18, 2022 YWCA Rock County and the Elite Ladies of Beloit hosted the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration at Telfer Park in Beloit. This event was generously sponsored by Visit Beloit and the YMCA of Northern Rock County. YWCA Rock County is a driving force for change in our community. For 100 years, our mission of empowering women and eliminating racism has been strengthened and tested. The charge of the Racial Justice program is to foster on-going discussion, community activities and trainings focused on a range of topics pertaining to race, privilege and human rights. The YWCA Rock County is proud to partner with the Elite Ladies of Beloit to host the only Juneteenth celebration recognized through resolution by the City of Beloit. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal US troops arrived in Galveston, Texas carrying the message of the emancipation proclamation which declared that enslaved people were now free. Last year, President Joseph R. Biden signed into law a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. We gathered on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Telfer Park for a day of learning, cultural events and fun while we enjoyed fellowship, good music, great food and the opportunity to support unique local vendors. Free books were available for children attending the event from the United Way Blackhawk Region and the Stateline Community Foundation and blood pressure screening were also be available for adults.

2022 Meaning of Juneteenth
On Saturday, June 18, 2022 YWCA Rock County and the Elite Ladies of Beloit hosted the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration at Telfer Park in Beloit. This event was generously sponsored by Visit Beloit and the YMCA of Northern Rock County. YWCA Rock County is a driving force for change in our community. For 100 years, our mission of empowering women and eliminating racism has been strengthened and tested. The charge of the Racial Justice program is to foster on-going discussion, community activities and trainings focused on a range of topics pertaining to race, privilege and human rights. The YWCA Rock County is proud to partner with the Elite Ladies of Beloit to host the only Juneteenth celebration recognized through resolution by the City of Beloit. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal US troops arrived in Galveston, Texas carrying the message of the emancipation proclamation which declared that enslaved people were now free. Last year, President Joseph R. Biden signed into law a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. We gathered on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Telfer Park for a day of learning, cultural events and fun while we enjoyed fellowship, good music, great food and the opportunity to support unique local vendors. Free books were available for children attending the event from the United Way Blackhawk Region and the Stateline Community Foundation and blood pressure screening were also be available for adults.

2022 Juneteenth Resolution Presentation
On Saturday, June 18, 2022 YWCA Rock County and the Elite Ladies of Beloit hosted the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration at Telfer Park in Beloit. This event was generously sponsored by Visit Beloit and the YMCA of Northern Rock County. YWCA Rock County is a driving force for change in our community. For 100 years, our mission of empowering women and eliminating racism has been strengthened and tested. The charge of the Racial Justice program is to foster on-going discussion, community activities and trainings focused on a range of topics pertaining to race, privilege and human rights. The YWCA Rock County is proud to partner with the Elite Ladies of Beloit to host the only Juneteenth celebration recognized through resolution by the City of Beloit. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal US troops arrived in Galveston, Texas carrying the message of the emancipation proclamation which declared that enslaved people were now free. Last year, President Joseph R. Biden signed into law a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. We gathered on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Telfer Park for a day of learning, cultural events and fun while we enjoyed fellowship, good music, great food and the opportunity to support unique local vendors. Free books were available for children attending the event from the United Way Blackhawk Region and the Stateline Community Foundation and blood pressure screening were also be available for adults.

2022 Juneteenth Welcome
On Saturday, June 18, 2022 YWCA Rock County and the Elite Ladies of Beloit hosted the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration at Telfer Park in Beloit. This event was generously sponsored by Visit Beloit and the YMCA of Northern Rock County. YWCA Rock County is a driving force for change in our community. For 100 years, our mission of empowering women and eliminating racism has been strengthened and tested. The charge of the Racial Justice program is to foster on-going discussion, community activities and trainings focused on a range of topics pertaining to race, privilege and human rights. The YWCA Rock County is proud to partner with the Elite Ladies of Beloit to host the only Juneteenth celebration recognized through resolution by the City of Beloit. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal US troops arrived in Galveston, Texas carrying the message of the emancipation proclamation which declared that enslaved people were now free. Last year, President Joseph R. Biden signed into law a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. We gathered on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Telfer Park for a day of learning, cultural events and fun while we enjoyed fellowship, good music, great food and the opportunity to support unique local vendors. Free books were available for children attending the event from the United Way Blackhawk Region and the Stateline Community Foundation and blood pressure screening were also be available for adults.