Who We Are

We are YWCA North Central Washington

To advance our mission, YWCA North Central Washington’s programs include Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, the YWCA Thrift Store, and advocacy and outreach. YWCA North Central Washington is a local association to a national network of local service providers and advocates for change, working every day to eliminate racism and empower women. We have been at the forefront of the most critical social movements - from voting rights and civil rights, to affordable housing and pay equity, to violence prevention and health care reform.

Eliminate Racism, Empower Women and Promote Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity for all.

YWCA MISSION

Our Leadership Team

  • Rachel Todd

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Phone: (509) 662-3531 Ext. 3148
    Email: rachel@ywcancw.org

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  • Dusti Mahoney

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR

    Phone: (509) 662-3531 Ext. 3167
    Email: dusti@ywcancw.org

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  • Joceylane Cardenas

    HOUSING PROGRAMS MANAGER

    Phone: (509) 662-3531 Ext. 0513
    Email: joceylane@ywcancw.org

    Email joceylane

  • Brenda Ratzlaff

    THRIFT STORE MANAGER

    Phone: (509) 662-3531 ext.7599
    Email: storemanager@ywcancw.org

    EMAIL BRENDA

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of community members using their passion, insights, and connections in the community to create a real impact for YWCA NCW.

Current Board of Directors

Christina Pfeiffer

Coral Rodriguez

Amaris Cazares

Scott Riseley

Key Dates in YWCA History

  • 1858

    The first association in the U.S., Ladies Christian Association, formed in New York City

  • 1946

    Interracial Charter adopted, starting the process of desegregation

  • 1960s

    Membership and leadership positions opened to non-Christians

  • 1963

    Direct Action Program begun to ensure full desegregation in community YWCAs

  • 1970

    The One Imperative (“To thrust our collective power towards the elimination of racism, wherever it exists, by any means necessary.”) adopted

  • 2015

    Corporate name changed from “Young Women’s Christian Association of the United States of America, Inc.” to “YWCA USA, Inc.”