YMCA of San Francisco Diversity, Inclusion, & Global Initiative

03/15/2019

When hatred is unleashed against our neighbors here or a world away, we stand with those who mourn and promise to work in every way to champion the diversity that makes our communities strong. We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community in Christchurch and in support of our Muslim friends and neighbors here in the Bay Area and around the world.

07/26/2018

07/25/2018

Equipto performing "Heart and Soul" at the Precita Eyes Urban Youth Arts Festival. Our Latinx ERG is here for this!

07/25/2018

Our Y of SF Latinx ERG was on hand last Saturday to serve food and help out with the 22nd Annual Precita Eyes Urban Youth Arts Festival.

06/25/2018

Know someone's who's passionate about engaging active older adults and is bilingual, primarily in Cantonese and also English? The Chinatown YMCA in YSF is looking for full time Coordinator to lead these efforts! Check out the first page of the job description and go here to learn more and apply! https://www.ymcasf.org/about/careers/jobs/active-older-adults-program-coordinator

06/20/2018

BE AN ALLY FOR TEENS THAT IDENTIFY AS LGBTQ+ Learn the importance of terminology - The first step in being an LGBTQ Ally is understanding the usage and implications of language used to talk about individuals who identify as LGBTQ and the challenges they face. Practice using preferred gender pronouns and respecting self-identification - The decision to share one's self-identity is a personal choice. This applies to multiple dimensions of diversity, including gender and gender identity. Check out more resources from Y-USA by going here http://www.ymca.net/backpack-buzz/ally-for-teens-that-identify-as-lgbtq

06/15/2018

LGBTQ+ OUTING, YOU'RE INVITED We are excited to announce and invite you to attend the California Academy of Sciences Pride NightLife event, coming up on June 21st at 6:00pm. Tickets will be provided on a first come first serve basis for those who identify as LGBTQ+ YMCA staff. RESERVE YOUR TICKET HERE. - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lgbtq-erg-california-academy-of-sciences-pride-nightlife-event-tickets-46896542822

06/13/2018

WHAT IS PRIDE MONTH ALL ABOUT? Pride month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. These riots were a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that le***an, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.

05/28/2018

Check out this DIG Case Study presented by YMCA Twin Cities as they discuss resource mobilization for being successful with a diverse and globally-minded approach to the Y cause.