Our Mission: To build a community of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. The YWCA focuses on empowering women, preventing violence and eliminating oppression.
What We Do: Over 10,000 people served each year, including victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse; youth aging out of foster care; homeless preschool children; and women in jail.

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racism and oppression

What is oppression?

Oppression is the dominance of one group over another, resulting in hardship and injustice.
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What is racism?

Racism is the dominance of one racial group over another, resulting in hardship and injustice.
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These statements about racism and oppression have been approved by the YWCA Clark County Board of Directors.

YWCA Clark County, 3609 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98663
Telephone: 360-696-0167 Toll Free: 800-695-0167
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