YWCA distributing free signs for the Women's March

Dana Shugrue | Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Starting today, YWCA Greater Cleveland will distribute posters to those participating in the 2019 Women’s March taking place this Saturday, January 19, in Public Square.

Signs are available for pick up at the YWCA administrative offices (4019 Prospect Avenue) before 7:00 p.m. today, Thursday and Friday, as well as from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday.

ThoughtMatter, a New York-based design firm, created these posters in hopes of empowering Cleveland women. Margaret Mitchell, YWCA Greater Cleveland President and CEO, is thrilled to be partners with the brand: “We are proud to be partnering with ThoughtMatter to support women of all backgrounds fighting for racial and gender equality.”

This year’s Women’s March will will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 19 in Cleveland Public Square. For more information about sign distribution or the Women’s March itself, contact Paige Robar via email ([email protected]) or by phone at 216-881-6878.

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Dana Shugrue, a senior at John Carroll University, is a regular contributor to FreshWater Cleveland. When she’s not in class, she devotes her time to the Carroll News, writing for the Arts & Life section every week and managing online content. Dana is also a media intern for Empowered&Poised, a start-up company that aims to empower young women through social, physical and mental components. When she graduates, Dana hopes to land a permanent position in the editorial field.