YWCA has a long history of serving women and girls, and our Fifth & Seneca location in Downtown Seattle has its own unique story to tell. Learn more about our Seneca location, how it has provided shelter for women and families for over a century, and how we’re moving forward as our newly-remodeled building reopens its doors in March 2025.

YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish reaffirms its commitment to sustainable policy solutions that advance fairness and justice. Our 2025 Legislative Priorities reflect state and federal advocacy efforts that strengthen communities and promote lasting change.

Since 1970, Black History Month has been celebrated across the U.S., but it wasn’t always a month-long observance of the achievements and history of Black Americans. Learn more about its background and how you can extend your activism through this month and beyond.

We live in a world that is dependent on and centered around technology, but not everyone has equal access to that technology. In this digital era where the internet has become a necessity in nearly every facet of our lives, people without access are frequently left behind.

Since 1989, YWCA's BABES Network has worked to eliminate the stigma around HIV through education, outreach, advocacy, and more, reducing the isolation women living with HIV feel with their "sisterhood of support."

Learn about Princess Angeline, daughter of Chief Seattle and namesake of our women's shelter, and her impact on Seattle's history in honor of Native American Heritage Month.