During the COVID-19 lockdowns imposed by Southern African countries, some homes across the region became enclaves of cruelty, rape and violence for women and girls trapped with abusive family members and nowhere to report or escape the danger, Amnesty International said today in a new briefing. Harmful gender stereotypes embedded in social and cultural norms, which suggest
The organization was founded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941, months before Pearl Harbor. Author: Bary Roy Updated: 8:26 PM CST February 4, 2021
FORT HOOD, Texas On this day in 1941 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt brought together six organizations including the Salvation Army, the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), the National Catholic Community Service, the National Travelers Aid Association and the National Jewish Welfare Board, which formed the United Services Organizations. When people think of the USO, they think of Bob Hope and the dance halls, said Benjamin Griffin with USO Fort Hood.
As USO Fort Hood celebrates their 80th year, things have been different because of the pandemic, but they won t let that stop the spirit that has driven the organization for decades.
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She expressed this concern to Rebecca Martell, director of the Utah County Children’s Justice Center (CJC), and Liz Owens, CEO of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), in a video call on Jan. 22, according to a church newsroom article.
“I have had sleepless nights about those who are suffering in some way and don’t have a voice,” President Jones said in the article. “My prayers are with you and with all those who seek after your services and your love and your care.” Related
The oldest US Marine, Dorothy Schmidt Cole, died of a heart attack at the age of 107, her daughter has confirmed. Cole, whose maiden name was Dorothy Schmidt,