…and your friends to join millions of OWN IT women across America who are determined to take charge of their lives and communities, and make the world a safer and more just place for all peoples. Working together, we will transform communities across the country by exercising our collective power and energy to empower women and eliminate racism.

We will all reach for the stars! Eliminate violence against women. Achieve racial justice. Provide economic empowerment. Ensure quality healthcare to all women. Eradicate HIV and AIDS among women. What goal will you OWN?

Motivated by courageous women of the past who wouldn’t take NO for an answer, the YWCA joins with you and your friends to change our world. We lend our rich history and legacy of accomplishments to our new OWN IT campaign to ignite all women, but especially your generation of women, ages 18–30, to take purposeful action. We want you to stay connected with each other, share your OWN IT stories and make a difference in your community. A series of issues briefing papers will be issued during our anniversary year that embrace our advocacy agenda and invite your support.

This online hub will keep you informed of OWN IT activities nationwide and in your community. As you and your friends focus your energy on issues that matter most to you, we want to hear what you are thinking and what you are doing in your community. The YWCA invites you to join us during this exciting time of change, education and celebration. We invite you to OWN YOUR POWER!