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YWCA

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

We’ve been at the forefront of the biggest issues of the day for 165 years, working to improve the lives of women, girls, and communities of color through three Areas of Focus:

Racial Justice & Civil Rights

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Empowerment & Economic Advancement

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Health & Safety

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Our Impact To End Racism And Empower Women

YWCA USA is a strong nationwide network.

In 2022, 136 of our local associations served 997,454 people through 860 programs. 71% of the people served are people of color and 59% are women and girls.

 

Ways To Get Involved In Our Mission

Your voice matters as we stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen communities.
Become A YWCA Advocate

We invite you to join us and take action on health, economic, safety, and racial justice priorities directly affecting women and communities of color.

 

Take Action

Be a Donor

Strengthen our support for associations around the country and fund robust advocacy efforts to educate and partner with lawmakers on policies that advance our mission.

 

Donate

Join Our National Campaigns

Our annual national campaigns are crucial to realizing our mission by creating awareness around racial and gender justice issues and engaging our YWCA network and partners in this work.

 

Join Us

Find Your Local Association

YWCA is a national organization with 193 Local Associations around the United States.

 

Find Your YWCA

 

1400 I Street NW, Suite 325 Washington, DC 20005   |  Phone: (202) 467-0801  |  Fax: (202) 467-0802  |  info@ywca.org
YWCA USA Intranet (Login Required)  |  YWCA is a 501(c)(3) charity. Donations are tax deductible. Tax ID#: 13-1624103