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The Younger Women’s Task Force: DC Metro Chapter (YWTF: DC), a project of the National Council of Women’s Organizations, is a grassroots organization by and for women ages 21–35 dedicated to connecting, educating, and empowering younger women in the DC area.

YWTF: DC seeks to:

Serve as a supportive and inclusive community of progressive younger women in the DC metro area
Provide programming to educate and engage younger women on the issues that affect their lives and communities
Connect members with opportunities for direct action addressing women’s issues
Foster younger women’s leadership and involvement in the women’s movement

Stay Connected: Check out our new calendar and membership information site at YWTFDC.blogspot.com.

Past YWTF: DC events include:

Annual “Cheers to Choice” event and fundraiser in spring. Past featured speakers include Tina Frundt of Courtney's House and Angel Brown of Metro TeenAIDS. Past co-beneficiary organizations include DC Abortion Fund, HIPS (Helping Individual Prostitute Survive), and Courtney's House.

Panel discussions including “All Our Voices: An Intergenerational Discussion on Feminism” and "Women, Disability, and Feminism."

A discussion with Dr. Cristian Dezsö of the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of business on his research about the positive effects of women in senior business management.

“Helping Happy Hour” for Domestic Violence Awareness Month benefiting District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH) and Doorways for Women and Families

Small discussion groups on topics such as The Shriver Report and women in the workforce; media portrayal of Justice Sotomayor; feminism in the 2008 election; and being a young woman in DC.

Resume editing swap and job search discussion.

Self-defense workshop with Defend Yourself.

Yoga on the Mall for Women's Health Month.

CONTACT US

Email us at ywtfdc@gmail.com for more information or to sign up for our email updates.

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Let us know about local events, volunteer opportunities, organizations, or issues we should highlight in our monthly e-newsletter! Email ywtfdc.newsletter@gmail.com with your newsletter tips.

Chapter Director:
Nicole Nesbary

Program Director:
Swarna Vadhirajan

Finance and Development Director:
Erin Mann

Communications Director:
Caroline O'Shea

Outreach Director:
Simmy Singh

Check

YWTFDC.blogspot.com

for our most up-to-date information.

March Membership Meeting & Discussion

Thursday, March 24, 6:30pm

Offices of the YWCA of the National Capital Area (624 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC), Classroom A

Career coach Alyssa Best will lead us in a conversation about practical consideratons for achieving the work-life balance you want. What is your own work-life balance like today? What are your concerns about how this balance may change or be challenged in the future? Join us to share your thoughts and get advice from Alyssa and others.

This workshop will also prepare us for YWTF:DC's upcoming panel discussion on public policy issues surrounding work-life balance, planned for April. (Stay tuned for more details on this as they become available! Have ideas of great speakers or topics for this event? Email ywtfdc@gmail.com.)

(Please note: The YWCA offices are wheelchair accessible.)

One in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Visit the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence for more information at www.1in4DC.com.