YWCA Carlisle was incorporated in 1919.  In its long history of advocating for women and girls, the YWCA opened the first daycare center in the greater Carlisle Area,  provided opportunities for teenaged girls to develop leadership skills through a YW Teens program, offered fitness programs for women and girls in the early 1920s,  started clubs for African American girls in the 1930's, and provided food to transients during the Great Depression.

In 2009, YWCA Carlisle provided services to over 11,884 men,  women and children. Click on Programs above to see what we are doing now!  Also under Programs, please click on In Good Taste II which includes a list of events available for you to purchase.  Proceeds benefit YWCA Carlisle programs and services.