As we approach the winter season, YWCA is helping to break down economic barriers and make the holidays brighter for families in our community. Read about the Gift Giving Program (formerly Adopt-a-Family), how you can get involved, and one of the generous community partners, The Burnsteads, that helps make this program possible.

Immigration has a long history on a local and national level, and many of the current anti-immigrant policies we see today are echoes of the exclusionary and racist policies we have seen in the past.

We held our 2025 Inspire Luncheon on September 18 with over 900 guests and livestream attendees. With your support, we were able to raise $1,471,438 in support of YWCA programs that help women and families across King and Snohomish county.

Janet Mock is the first trans BIPOC woman to write and direct a television show and secure a major studio deal, but even before stepping into the world of television, she had a long history advocating for gender equality and trans rights. Today, she uses her creations and platform to empower marginalized people and equip them to tell their own stories. We’re honored to have Janet share her story with us as this year’s Luncheon keynote speaker.

Every year, YWCA releases a gratitude report to celebrate our supporters and show the impact of YWCA's programs in the community. Read on to see how together, we uplift all voices.

A letter from YWCA Chief Public Policy Officer Margaret Duñgo Gritten as AAPI Heritage Month draws to a close.