Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved at YWCA National Capital Area

  1. Donate

  2. Volunteer

  3. Become a Partner/Sponsor

Donate

Ways to Donate to YWCA National Capital Area

Donate Online

Your Gift Empowers Women & Girls

Gifts to YWCA National Capital Area can be made in a number of ways! Consider becoming a sustaining donor and join the ranks of our Persimmon Promise Giving Society. Become a corporate or foundation sponsor. Make your gift in the form of stock. Long-term gift planning? Consider bequests, retirement funds, life insurance, gift annuities and trusts as a Hannah Harrison Heritage Society member.

For more information, contact Julia Sturges, Manager, Development Operations at jsturges@ywcanca.org.

Planned Giving

Choose from many giving options, including naming the YWCA National Capital Area as a beneficiary in your will and more complex trust arrangements that provide life-long income. Help us secure the future!

If you have questions about any of our giving programs, please contact Julia Sturges, Manager, Development Operations at jsturges@ywcanca.org.

Volunteer

Join us for a number of different volunteer opportunities! We are always looking for way to engage with our community

Other Ways to Give ↘

Support YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women!

  • Give In Kind

    Please help YWCA National Capital Area support our Food Pantry and Clothing closet by donating non perishable food items and gently used clothing and housewares.

  • Donor Advised Funds

    A Donor Advised Fund allow you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants from the fund over time.

  • Partners & Sponsors

    YWCA National Capital Area’s Corporate Partner opportunities offer a variety of options designed to provide both brand marketing value and meaningful impact.

  • Online Giving

    You can use our online donation form to give in a number of ways in addition to the standard one-time credit card gift.

  • Recurring Gifts

    Setting up recurring donations on a monthly basis helps guarantee that those we serve receive the appropriate care and support every day. It allows you to easily spread your support throughout the year and provide a steady and reliable stream of income to us. You can donate monthly by selecting “monthly gift” at out Donate page.

  • ACH Transfer

    ACH electronic giving is a direct payment program whereby your contribution is debited automatically from your checking or savings account.

    In addition to receiving an acknowledgment and an annual gift statement from YWCA NCA, your bank statement will provide an itemized list of electronic transactions. If you change bank accounts, simply notify YWCA NCA and we will give you a new authorization form to complete. To set up an ACH payment, please email Liz McDowell at emcdowell@ywcanca.org

  • Honor/Memorial Gifts

    Celebrate an important milestone, such as a birthday or anniversary, or remember a loved one through an honorary or memorial gift to YWCA NCA. Encourage friends, family and colleagues to invest in the future of women and girls in lieu of materials gifts. Select “Yes, this is an honor or memorial gift” and follow the instructions that appear at our Donate page.

  • Stock Giving

    A gift of appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds is an excellent way to support YWCA National Capital Area. Your donation will still be eligible for a tax deduction, and it may allow you to avoid or reduce capital gains taxes. For more information on potential tax advantages, please consult with your financial advisor.

    Gifts of securities can easily be made by asking your broker to transfer the stock to YWCA NCA account. Please connect with your stock broker and notify YWCA NCA of the expected stock gift by calling our main line and requesting the finance department.