Last month I had the opportunity to advocate, in a very public way, for the end of rape culture on college campuses. As an appointed member of the newly seated State Task Force on College Campus Sexual Assault, NJTV News with Mary Alice Williams invited me to appear on the air for an in-depth interview.Read more
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Do you think that dreams are just meant for fairy tales? Have you ever thought: • These are the cards that I was dealt and I was just given a bad hand? • I will never be happy… • Those things are meant for others – not for me • Why can’t I just___________ DoRead more
I love fireworks. I thrill at the bursts of color and light, the spread of chrysanthemum-like brilliance blossoming overhead, embroidering the night sky. I adore the thundering sensation of the boom and the way it takes your breath away. Fireworks. What a fitting way to celebrate our nation’s independence. Loud…Bright…Brilliant! But as we prepare toRead more
70% of people currently are disengaged from their work. Do you fit into this category? How can you make this shift for yourself? How can you make this shift to help others?? At the end of the day, unless we have the right support and resources, nothing will dramatically change for you or for thoseRead more
A Note from the CEO: “Words cannot express our sadness in the wake of tragedy in Orlando. We are outraged by this act of hate which has stolen the lives of so many. Our deepest sympathy goes out to their loved ones. YWCA Bergen County stands with the LGBTQ+ community, defending their choice in loveRead more
When you work for an organization with a social justice mission, running headlong into injustices that break your heart and ignite your rage is a hazard of the job. So, as CEO of YWCA Bergen County—with the mission: eliminating racism and empowering women—and as a licensed social worker with twenty years of experience in workingRead more
Every last Monday of May, we observe Memorial Day. For some, it is a day off of work, the kick off of the summer and a barbeque. But for many, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those servicewomen and men that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The history of Memorial DayRead more
YWCA Bergen County’s CEO Helen Archontou has been appointed to serve on New Jersey’s Task Force on Campus Sexual Assault. The bill creating the task force is a response to growing concern of sexual assault incidents on college campuses across the country. According to the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual AssaultRead more
I am truly looking forward to be surrounded by a network of empowered women at WEN next Wednesday! Hope you will be able to join us for an interactive experience and discussion centered on techniques to practice self-care and mindfulness in our role as parents. Regardless of what your roles are as individuals and asRead more
Most people have spent time volunteering at some point, whether it’s for a school project, a cause they are passionate about, or any number of reasons. The word “volunteer” is related to the word “voluntary,” which focuses on doing something that you want to do, rather than being forced to do it. Sometimes we volunteerRead more
