Timeline
2021
YWCA USA President and CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo steps down after nearly four years. She currently serves as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development in the Biden Administration
YWCA Greenwich issues a statement condemning the murders of eight people, including six Asian women in Atlanta, GA.
The CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act which prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants on the basis of ethnic traits, such as hairstyles.
Capacity restrictions on indoor dining begin to loosen, going from 25 people to 100 maximum.
Governor Lamont expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to the general public aged 75 and over.
2020
Erin O. Crosby joins YWCA Greenwich as its first Director of Women’s Empowerment and Racial Justice and will head YWCA Greenwich’s Center for Equity and Justice.
The first doses of COVID-19 are introduced to the public in a phased approach, prioritizing the most vulnerable.
A new round of Paycheck Protection Program funding is announced. YWCA Greenwich will be granted $750,000 in this round.
Swimming pool capacity changes again to 1 swimmer per lane allowing YWCA Greenwich to accommodate 6 swimmers.
Swimming pool capacity is limited to 4 swimmers regardless of the size of the pool. Other programs and classes are limited to 25% capacity.
