media links

January 17, 2012 The YWCA is helping Wilson keep his New Year's Resolutions, FOX News Rising, FOX Charlotte

January 13, 2012 Try being a 'philanthropist' this year, The Charlotte Observer

December 3, 2011 Elves spread cheer, The Charlotte Observer

November 30, 2011 Young Achievers: Pennies add up to make change, The Charlotte Observer

November 23, 2011 YWCA serves Thanksgiving meal to needy at Ed's Tavern, WCNC

November 23, 2011 An important, pre-Thanksgiving lesson, South Charlotte Weekly

October 20, 2011 In-depth segment about Leave a Legacy, News 14 Charlotte

October 20, 2011 2011 Women of Achievement Honored, South Charlotte Weekly

October 13, 2011 YWCA Central Carolinas receives donation from Fifth Third Bank, Philanthropy Journal

October 13, 2011 Fifth Third Bank helps local YWCA, South Charlotte Weekly

September 21, 2011 Group exercise lineups are constantly changing, GetGoingNC.com

September 20, 2011 New moves are shakin' at the gym, The Charlotte Observer

September 18, 2011 YDub Tri Club Gaining Members, The Charlotte Observer

September 1, 2011 King appointed to YWCA Board, South Charlotte Weekly

August 11, 2011 YWCA honored, names board members, South Charlotte Weekly

August 9, 2011 YWCA receives Trailblazer Award, Philanthropy Journal

August 9, 2011 People on the Move, The Charlotte Business Journal

July 25, 2011 BOA program builds charity's next generation, The Charlotte Observer

July 23, 2011 Learning to dance, The Charlotte Observer

June 15, 2011 Swimming to the record book, The Charlotte Observer

June 14, 2011 YWCA participates in World's Largest Swimming Lesson, FOX Charlotte and News 14

June 5, 2011 Volunteers get dirty for the community, The Charlotte Observer

June 4, 2011 Thousands begin weekend with day of caring, News 14

May 30, Everyone pooling together for record effort, The Charlotte Observer

May 15, 2011 Club challenges women to compete: YWCA program provides training, encouragement, The Charlotte Observer

May 13, 2011 Sylvan Learning Center, YWCA Team Up, South Charlotte Weekly

May 13, 2011 YWCA names regional youth programs director, South Charlotte Weekly

May 11,2011 YWCA program helps keep Families Together, The Charlotte Observer

May 6, 2011 YWCA urges men to read to youth, South Charlotte Weekly

May 6, 2011 Taking the fight against racism to the communities, Crossroads Charlotte

April 27, 2011 Using the Past to Make Progress in the Future, FOX News Rising, FOX Charlotte

April 23, 2011 In-depth: Kirsten Sikkelee, YWCA, News 14

April 19, 2011 Bright Blessings and YWCA, Charlotte Today, WCNC

April 4, 2011 Sweat with the fellas, The Charlotte Post

February 25, 2011 Working Together Across a Racial Divide, The Charlotte Observer
  On the invisible whiteness of being: We take too much for granted, and reach out too little  - Mary Newsom  
  Many black women struggle with trusting white women and develop a protective shell as a result. I did.  - Fannie Flono    

February 25, 2011 YWCA scores big with luncheon, South Charlotte Weekly

February 12, 2011 Globetrotters visit YWCA, News 14 and FOX Charlotte

February 10, 2011 YWCA Annual Luncheon, WSOC-TV Channel 9

February 3, 2011 YWCA program helps homeless recover, thrive, The Charlotte Post

January 28, 2011 Diversity in America: Southern Black and White Women Discuss Race Together, Politics Daily AOL

January 26, 2011 Mary Curtis: Cultivating Friendships Across Racial Lines, FOX News Rising, FOX Charlotte

January 14, 2011 Cross-Race Female Relationships & Leadership, Charlotte Talks on WFAE

January 7, 2011 A Longstanding Partnership, Union County Weekly

January 5, 2011 YWCA Appoints Three New Members to Board, Philanthropy Journal

December 4, 2010 Merry Christmas...and Here's $100, The Charlotte Observer

November 23, 2010 5 Tips to Stay Fit and Healthy During the Holidays, CLT Blog

October 18, 2010 US Airways donates $50K to Charlotte nonprofits, The Charlotte Observer

April 29, 2010 In Depth Segment about Stand Against Racism

April 14, 2010  The Kelly McKay Show (107.9 - The Link)

February 25, 2010  YWCA Aims to Grow Through Partnerships

February 9, 2010      Woman Left Life Earnings To Charity

December 31, 2009 Sikkelee Selected As Charlotte Observer's "Seven To Watch"

September 10, 2009 Sikkelee Selected As New YWCA CEO--First Interview