For 130 years, YWCA has been dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and fighting for the rights of everyone in our community and beyond so all have the opportunity to thrive. Learn about our commitment to and history of racial justice, and what YWCA has done for the community in our 130 years of service.

Although there are a variety of services that exist to help people, the people who need these resources most are often the ones who have the hardest time accessing them. For seniors, the application process itself is one of the most difficult barriers.

YWCA works to deliver the tools and resources to support women and families. By advancing economic stability, housing security, access to healthcare and other critical resources, we aim to help underserved communities thrive. Learn one way we accomplish this through our 2024 Legislative Agenda.

In October, the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance held its 33rd annual Conference on Ending Homelessness. This 3-day conference took place virtually from October 4 - 6, to educate, discuss, and organize on ending homelessness in the state and beyond.

Our biases are a byproduct of our environment and background, and they influence our perception of the world. Although some people's bias manifests in the form of racism, bias can also result in subtler forms of discrimination called microaggressions.

After three years hosting our Luncheon virtually, YWCA held our 2023 Inspire Luncheon on September 14 in-person with over 1,000 guests and livestream attendees. Thank you for helping us raise over $1,209,586 in support of women and families in our region!