Advocacy and Outreach
YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen communities.
We’ve been at the forefront of the biggest issues of the day for 160 years: from voting rights to civil rights, from affordable housing to pay equity and from violence prevention to health care reform. We carry on this long tradition of social action and advocacy to advance our mission — and you are a crucial part of this work. Your voice is critical as we advocate for policies that bring us closer to eliminating racism, empowering women, and ensuring peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
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Women's Empowerment Center
Located in the YWCA NCW main building, the Women’s Empowerment Center is a place to host advocacy and community events.
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Until Justice Just Is
A national initiative for a more just and inclusive world.
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Juneteenth
A celebration of black liberation and the abolishment of slavery in the United States.
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Anti-Racism and Equity Training
Trainings and education on the topics of LGBTQ Issues, Power and Privilege, Homelessness, and/or Being an Ally.
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EFSP
Program funds are currently frozen. Click the button below to learn more.
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HallowQueens
YWCA NCW’s annual fundraiser event.
Advocacy Agenda ↘
Informed by our 165-year history and by the expertise of our nationwide network, YWCA is carrying on its long tradition of social action and advocacy to advance our mission. Since our inception, YWCA’s nearly 194 local associations in 45 states and the District of Columbia have been on the frontlines of more than 1,200 communities providing child care, safety from gender-based violence, housing and other programs and services to as many as 1 million women, girls, and families in a typical year. Today, with our mission and communities in mind, YWCA advocates at the federal, state, and local levels for practical solutions that meet the needs of women, girls, and marginalized communities that bring us closer to eliminating racism, empowering women, and ensuring peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Your voice is a crucial part of this work.
Take action with us and become a YWCA Advocate as we continue to advance our intersectional mission. Sign up for the YWCA Action Center today.