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Mentors needed for GirlsFirst

Attend an informational session on June 13 and sign-up to mentor a young girl of color.

Support the fight against breast cancer

Make a donation or join the "YWCA Walks" team in the Puget Sound Race for the Cure on June 2.

Celebrate Pride Weekend with the YWCA

Join Women's Health Outreach at the Rainbow Women's Health Fair on June 29.

Highlights from the Stand Against Racism

See how YWCA staff, clients and the community joined together on April 26 to take a Stand.

Get involved!

Visit our volunteer page for a frequently updated list of ways to support your community.

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news

YWCA wins Best Nonprofit in Renton
The YWCA was named best nonprofit in the Renton Reporter's recent "Best of Renton 2013" issue! We are proud our staff and programs located at the South King County Regional Center, which offers a career center, counseling services, community meeting space and more.

Read the Renton Reporter online

A balanced budget? Don't forget the families
YWCA CEO Sue Sherbrooke's opinion piece on Crosscut.com asks state legislators to look at the bigger picture in budget discussions. "There is a price to be paid - in both cash and human terms - for taking a narrow view of what saves or costs money in the state budget."

Read the article on Crosscut

VISION 2040 Awards honor Family Village Issaquah

For integrating affordable housing and services into an economically healthy suburban community, Family Village Issaquah was named a winner of the Puget Sound Regional Council's VISION 2040 Awards, which recognize outstanding and innovative programs that preserve our environment and ensure a brighter future for young people.

See why residents love FVI

events

Puget Sound Race for the Cure, Sunday June 2

Help raise critical funds, celebrate survivors and honor those who lost their battle to breast cancer at the Susan G. Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure. Money raised will fund screenings, education and support for programs, including Women's Health Outreach.

Support the "YWCA Walks" team

Rainbow Women's Health Fair, Saturday June 29
Hosted by Women's Health Outreach, there will be a wide variety of health and wellness services for all lesbian, bisexual and queer women, genderqueer and transgender people: acupuncture, pet therapy, health screening, mammograms, Pap tests and more! Held during Pride Weekend from noon to 4 p.m. at the All Pilgrim's Church (500 Broadway E, Seattle).

More information here