Our Mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and to promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
What We Do ↘
YWCA National Capital Area is one of the oldest and largest multi-cultural organizations in Washington, DC. Founded in 1905, YWCA National Capital Area dismantles barriers faced by women, girls, and people of color as they work to develop and sustain healthy lives.
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Advocacy
We increase public awareness and engagement around issues central to improving the lives of women.
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Education & Training
At YWCA National Capital Area, our programs are here to meet your educational and workforce goals.
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Youth Empowerment
YWCA National Capital Area is a place for girls to lead, explore, and create.
Our Programs ↘
YWCA National Capital Area provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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Advocacy and Racial Justice
We are on a mission to Eliminate Racism and Empower Women
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Career Education and Training Center
Gain the skills you need to earn a living wage career with the Career Education and Training Center!
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EmpowerGirls
EmpowerGirls serves middle and high school girls in the DC area.
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EmpowerSTEAM Summer Academy
EmpowerSTEAM Summer Academy is a summer experience for girls ages 10-17.
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We360 Business Essentials Program
The YWCA has partnered with Ureeka to offer the YWCA WE360 Business Essentials Program.
Community Impact ↘
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Economic Advancement
YWCA’s employment training, career navigation, job search support, paid internships, and financial classes help low-wage workers build economic security.
60+
Girls served by EmpowerSTEAM during the summer of 2023
200+
Families served each week by the YWCA National Capital Area's Food Pantry
94%
of eligible students completed the CETC Program
72%
of our eligible students attained an industry recognized certificate through the CETC.
Ready to make an impact?
We create real change. Every day.
When you make a gift to YWCA National Capital Area, you are directly supporting the hundreds of women, girls, and families we serve each year. Thank you! ↘
$25
Provides dinner for a food insecure family of four.
$50
Provides 1 month of bus fare for an adult learner.
$100
Supports an EmpowerGirl for a month of programming.
$1000
Covers the cost of one participant for our five-week EmpowerSTEAM Summer Academy.