About YWCA of the Greater Triangle

The YWCA is a women’s membership movement founded in 1858 to provide opportunities for women’s growth, leadership and power. Through dialogue, action and advocacy, the YWCA brings together diverse groups of concerned citizens to address disparities in our community that still exist in health, education and youth development.

Established locally in 1923, the YWCA provides programs for women and men that span the region to make life-changing differences for thousands of area families.

who we are

Across the globe, we have more than 25 million members in 122 countries, including 2.6 million members and participants in 300 local associations in the United States. More important than the numbers, is our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We provide safe places for women and girls, build strong women leaders, and advocate for women's rights and civil rights in Congress.

Women come to us in times of crisis, as survivors of rape or domestic violence. They come for job training and career counseling. They come for health and wellness. They come for a variety of reasons. But they come. And they leave with a renewed spirit, new skills, and stronger lives.

ywca programs & initiatives

• Study Circles to Promote Racial Justice
• Women's Economic Empowerment
• Golden Oaks to Strengthen Seniors
• Women's Health & Wellness Outreach Project
• Academic Enrichment for Developing Youth

our vision for the future

The following YWCA programs and initiatives will help us realize our clear vision for the future:

• Finding solutions to inequalities due to racial, cultural and economic disparities.
• Fostering the economic empowerment of women and their families.
• Supporting women through transitions at all ages and stages of life.
• Increasing leadership development opportunities for women and girls.
• Enriching the lives of older adults while allowing them to live independently.
• Enhancing youths' cultural competence, development of healthy habits, commitment to learning, and development of a positive identity.
• Helping women and their families make healthful choices.