New words, same mission

Last week, the YWCA USA General Assembly voted by an overwhelming 91% margin to amend the organization's national bylaws and revise its mission statement to read:

"The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all."

This new mission statement has been pared down from the former, lengthier version:

"The YWCA is a women's membership movement nurtured by roots in the Christian faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values. Strengthened by diversity, the Association draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and power in order to attain a common vision: peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. The Association will thrust its collective power toward the elimination of racism wherever it exists and by any means necessary."

The YWCA of Charleston plans to amend our bylaws to reflect this mission statement change during our Thursday Board of Directors meeting. What do YOU think about this change?