Who We Are

The YWCA National Capital Area is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

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. Women and girls come to us in times of transition for job training and career counseling. They come for mission-based skill building programs for their families. They come in times of crisis as survivors of rape or domestic violence.

YWCA National Capital Area is one of the oldest and largest multi-cultural organizations in Washington, DC. Our Mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and to promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Our Bold Goal is to ensure that a majority of women and girls across the national capital area have the resources and support necessary to achieve personal, professional, and educational success.

Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity for all.

YWCA MISSION

Key Dates in YWCA History

Annual Reports

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women, and we’re committed to accountability and transparency in everything we do. Below you will find resources that illuminate our financial position, outline how we allocate our resources, and showcase the impact of the valuable support from our donors and sponsors. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we welcome your support of our mission!