2026 YWCA Inspire Luncheon

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.

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.

In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor and became the first woman of color to travel to space. Since then, Dr. Jemison has spent her life advocating for science education and the involvement of BIPOC women in STEM. She continues to blaze trails for the future through her actions and empowerment of others, and we are honored to have her join us as this year's Luncheon keynote speaker.