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Join us on July 14th for a conversation with local historian David Reamer and other community partners about voting hist...
06/05/2026

Join us on July 14th for a conversation with local historian David Reamer and other community partners about voting history in Alaska, the VRA, and making a plan to vote for 2026! Don't miss out, register today!

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06/04/2026

It's Wednesday and you know what that means! Our last, but certainly not least, Women of Achievement Awardee, Sheneé Williams is the definition of a change agent. Working at Shiloh Community Housing as CEO, Sheneé changes people's lives for the better.

In an interview with GCI Gives & Megan Webb: Sheneé Williams has always wanted to help people. She grew up in a low-income housing project in Alabama and said education and her faith is what helped her get on the path she is on today. “I knew there had to be a better way,” said Williams, President and CEO of Shiloh Community Housing. “I’ve been blessed to be able to experience a lot of things and I knew education was my key to continue to move beyond my circumstances. I just want to help other people do the same thing.” Williams leads Shiloh Community Housing Inc.’s effort to assist those who need help with housing through its programs.

Learn more in the video!

Check out where we'll be and what we have going on for the summer! Check out our website, link in the bio, for more info...
06/03/2026

Check out where we'll be and what we have going on for the summer! Check out our website, link in the bio, for more information!

Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress (1968) and later the first woman and BIPOC community m...
06/02/2026

Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress (1968) and later the first woman and BIPOC community member to seek a major party’s presidential nomination.

She served seven terms, advocating for education access, childcare, and workers’ rights, issues still central to equity today.

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”

Representation shapes policy - and lives.

05/27/2026

It's Women Who Inspire Wednesdays and we have another 2025 WOA Awardee to reminisce about!

Samantha was on the YWCA Alaska board of directors from 2016-2019, serving as President in 2018 which was during a time of transition from Hillary Morgan’s transition out of CEO and in search of a new one. This pivotal time of transition needed strong leadership and Samantha provided guidance and support to staff and the board as they found a new CEO.

In her tenure, Samantha, as a board member, oversaw the implementation of much needed DEI training, women’s health programming, youth programming, and advocacy efforts. She helped bridge the leadership gap and kept the organization moving forward. Watch the video to learn more about Sam!

Did you know? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women working full-time in the U.S. earn about 82 cents for every $1 ...
05/19/2026

Did you know?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women working full-time in the U.S. earn about 82 cents for every $1 earned by men, and the gap is larger for Black, Native, and Latina women.

This gap compounds over time, impacting retirement savings, housing stability, and economic security.

Closing the wage gap is critical to long-term equity.

It's Advocacy Thursday and your weekly reminder to ensure you are registered and PREPARED to vote! With the Watson v. Re...
05/15/2026

It's Advocacy Thursday and your weekly reminder to ensure you are registered and PREPARED to vote! With the Watson v. Republican Nomination Committee case yet to be decided by the Supreme Court, we should prepare for the worst case scenario - in this case, that may impact mail in votes! You may not have as much time to mail in your vote and votes received after election day may not count.

Are you prepared? If you have the ability - do you know where your polling place is? Are you registered to vote? If you have changed your name, do you have documentation of that change? While we hope for a reasonable decision, it cannot be expected and it is up to us to protect our civil right to vote.

Check out the blog post from today on the website and stay tuned as we build a Community Conversation about the VRA, your rights, what to do, and more in July 2026!

05/14/2026

It's Women Who Inspire Wednesdays and our 2025 Women of Achievement Awardee, Mélisa Babb is one incredible leader!

Mélisa shows that women can serve in leadership roles, making real, tangible differences in our community through application of STEAM principles and skills. She has supported a number of actions to make the construction of housing more affordable in Anchorage, realizing that homeless and unstable-housed people tend to be minorities and women.

Nominations are now open for 2026 Women of Achievement! Empowered Women. Empowered Nation. Let's honor our local leaders! Link at our website and in out bio!

Did you know?Elizabeth Peratrovich, a Tlingit leader, helped pass the Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945, one of the...
05/12/2026

Did you know?

Elizabeth Peratrovich, a Tlingit leader, helped pass the Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945, one of the first laws in the U.S. banning discrimination based on race and passing nearly 20 years before the U.S. Civil Rights Act.

Her testimony before the Alaska Territorial Legislature helped dismantle segregation in public spaces years before federal civil rights laws. During public testimony, she strongly stated, “I would not have expected that I, who am barely out of savagery, would have to remind the gentlemen with 5,000 years of recorded civilization behind them of our Bill of Rights.”

Alaska has a powerful legacy of Indigenous women leading change.

05/09/2026

Paint Spenard Orange is today! Join us at the Nave with all our friends here on this liquid sunshine Saturday! Planned Parenthood Alaska Federation of Community Councils, Inc. KeyBank The Nave Spenard Art by Vonnie

And more!!!

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