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“CELEBRATING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE YWCA GREATER LOS ANGELES” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Labor was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1481 on Oct. 30, 2018.
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CELEBRATING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE YWCA GREATER LOS ANGELES
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HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD
of california
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the YWCA Greater Los Angeles (YWCA GLA) as it celebrates its 125th anniversary.
In September 1894, the YWCA GLA opened its doors to serve the needs of women and their families. The organization's mission was to create pathways for growth, for eliminating racism, and for empowering women. Its educational offerings included classes in cooking, languages, stenography, and elocution. From those modest beginnings, the YWCA GLA has grown into a local colossus, and has provided an astonishing array of services to generations of Southern Californians.
From Downtown L.A. to Watts, from Boyle Heights to the San Fernando Valley, the YWCA GLA has given help and hope to local residents. It has been an active force for racial justice, HIV/AIDS education, infant learning, and the prevention of sexual assault and sex trafficking. Young people have been able to access affordable housing thanks to YWCA GLA residence buildings. Even amid the heartbreaking relocation of Japanese Americans by the U.S. government in World War II, the YWCA GLA was offering help to those in need, assisting Japanese American women and girls at ten relocation sites.
Today, the YWCA GLA continues to inspire us with its determination to better our communities. It impacts more than 100,000 individuals each year through services including affordable child care, after-school youth programs, economic empowerment, job training and housing, senior engagement, and sexual assault crisis services. In addition, the YWCA GLA engages in advocacy, working with community members to communicate loud, clear, effective messages on important legislation.
One of its largest programs, YWCA GLA Job Corps Services, provides a second chance in life to young students who are at risk, are previously homeless, or are emancipated foster children. Job Corps Services has been an amazing resource for helping these youth become self-sufficient and gainfully employed members of our society. The program, which has been co-ed since 1977, assists them with housing, medical costs, meals, life skills, and educational services including job training and online degrees.
The YWCA GLA's activities span many locations across the Los Angeles area, including its seven-story Urban Campus in Downtown L.A., which was funded in part by an $82 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. I was privileged to sign a beam of the building at its topping-
off ceremony. Dedicated just six years ago, this campus features a state-of-the-art library, residential units, modernized health facilities, indoor lounges, classrooms, an amphitheater, and more. With locations like this Urban Campus, the YWCA GLA will stay at the forefront of the fight to make sure L.A. residents are safe, smart, and well-prepared for the wonders and challenges that the 21st century will continue to bring.
As the YWCA GLA celebrates its 125th anniversary, its accomplishments are far too numerous to list here. Its long list of successes is due, in no small part, to the fearless and stalwart leadership of CEO Faye Washington and the YWCA GLA staff. Faye and her team provide their clients with the best training and counseling possible, and constantly raise the bar to ensure their clients' success.
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking the YWCA-
Greater Los Angeles for all it does for women, children and youth. Let us congratulate it on 125 years of fighting to better our communities and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
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