The history of the YWCA is the history of progress in America.
Established in 1858 as a voice for women’s issues, we opened the first employment bureau for women several years later. That was only the beginning of more than 150 years of active advocacy and programming for women’s rights and civil rights.
We continue to evolve to meet today’s challenges in eliminating racism and empowering women. We’ve shifted to a bottoms-up, grassroots structure. We’ve launched a revitalized brand that reaffirms the mission of working aggressively for women and people of color. And we’re engaging women 18- to 34-years old to carry on the YWCA mission for years to come.
Abby Tarr wasn’t used to doing things by herself. Until a few years ago, she had lived with her dad her whole life, and she says he did everything for her. But when Abby’s dad and her then-boyfriend (now-husband) didn’t get along, the couple went to live with her boyfriend’s stepmom. Another year passed until…
Saturday, September 22 at 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Check in begins at 8:30 am with our kick-off light breakfast. Our program will begin at 9:00 am in the YWCA Central Indiana Gymnasium. REGISTER BY CLICKING THIS LINK Deadline to receive a Free T-shirt is August 31st: http://bidpal.net/2018heels In true poker run style, we will “put ourselves in her…
Join us for a fun causal networking lunch 12:30pm to 1:30pm. You will learn more about your YWCA and her from a female-owned business. Only 25 seats available for each date. Thursday Ladies Lunch DATES: May 24, 2018 August 30, 2018 September 27, 2018 October 25, 2018 For more information see out Facebook Page at:…
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I was sleeping in my friend’s garage. It was cold. I had nowhere to take my stuff. I lost everything I had. I appreciate where I’m at [now]. I’m glad the YWCA was here for me when I needed the help.
I just needed some help until I was able to support myself again. I love it there. You feel safe. At the YWCA you know you’re taken care of.
Everybody at the YWCA is real nice and there’s a lot here for us, like classes I can do. When you’re living here you really have to do what you came to do. No holding back.
