While there are many benefits and advantages to partnership development, the answer to why the YWCA National Capital Area seeks to establish partnerships is relatively simple. There is added value in working with other organizations. The benefits of effective partnerships do not appear overnight. Establishing effective and inclusive partnerships takes time, and it is important for the YWCA NCA to create the right framework from the start and review the structure and process of the partnership on an ongoing basis to measure its success or failure.
We are pleased to share information about some of our current partners below. This list is constantly growing, so check back often for updated information.
 DCTV DCTV
is Washington, DC's only television station devoted entirely to local
programming created by and for DC's communities. We empower people to
exercise their freedom of speech by providing opportunities to learn,
create and share media through training courses, access to
state-of-the-art media facilities and distribution on seven cable
channels that also stream online. www.dctv.org
Corina Higginson Trust Corina
Higginson Trust supports the YWCA NCA's high-quality adult education
and workforce readiness pathway, which encompasses adult basic education
and GED preparation; workforce readiness trainings and a nationally
recognized Customer Service Certification; and comprehensive life skills
and wrap-around supports. http://corinahigginsontrust.wordpress.com/about/

Meyer Foundation Meyer
Foundation supports the YWCA NCA's Adult Education & Training
program, and has a special focus on adult basic education, GED
preparation, and work readiness programming for Washington, DC residents
over 18. The program is ensuring low-income people have access to
quality education and job-training programs and are on a pathway to
economic security. http://meyerfoundation.org

Piola DC Location
across the street from the YWCA NCA at 2208 14th Street, NW, Piola DC
has chosen the YWCA NCA to be its partner in the "GiveBack" program.
Every time you dine at Piola, mention the YWCA NCA to receive a 10%
discount on your meal, and Piola will donate another 5% to the YWCA! http://www.piola.it/
 RealNetworks Foundation RealNetworks
Foundation supports the YWCA NCA's Adult Education & Training
program, and has a special focus on workforce readiness programming. www.realnetworks.com/realnetworks-foundation/guidelines.aspx

Washington Area Women's Foundation WAWF
selected the YWCA NCA to participate in a planning program called
"Stepping Stones" which emphasizes two-generation strategies that work
with low-income, middle school-aged girls and their mothers
simultaneously. http://thewomensfoundation.org
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