What the YWCA means to me:

I love coming to the YWCA afterschool program. The YWCA means a lot to me because it is like a home away from home. It is like a family.  Susie, Age 10
 
I love working out at the YWCA's Club W. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the classes and instructors are great, and the membership fees support excellent, quality programming for women and children.   Amanda Edwards, Literacy Council
The YWCA is positive, happy people.  Wendy Mannon Leighty, member 

MotherLove/Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention

The YWCA's MotherLove Program matches adult mentors with pregnant and parenting teens. Mentors provide needed support and guidance to these young mothers. Group meetings offer opportunities for education and sharing.

Lunch Bunch is a school-based support group for pregnant and parenting girls. Informational speakers are brought in and lunch is provided for attendees. Lunch Bunch is offered at Asheville High School in partnership with Asheville City Schools Preschool and Randolph Learning Center. Lunch Bunch is also offered at Erwin High School.

Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention educational sessions and one-on-one counseling on pregnancy prevention are provided to teens throughout the community. 

The YWCA MotherLove program serves 6 schools: TC.Roberson, Erwin, Owen, Asheville High, Enka, and the Community High School.

For more information about MotherLove or becoming a mentor, contact Tangela Ballard-Bowman, MotherLove/APP Director, 828-254-7206 x 116.