What's New
We Love our Foster Grandparents!
Reparations Are Due Campaign and Info Session
Continuing the Challenge: BIPOC LGBTQ+ Liberation
NC YWCAs Urge Veto of Senate Bill 20 Common Sense Bill Threatens Reproductive Access and North Carolina’s Economic Security
Getting Ahead and the YWCA: OnTrack Community Partner of the Year
BHM | Sharing our Story: Dr. Amieris Lavender
BHM | Sharing our Story: Zakiya Bell-Rogers
Getting Ahead With Ms. Nancy - Participant Spotlight
Personalized Instructors for EVERYbody
2022 - A Year in Review
YWCA Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Employee Spotlight: Melinda Aponte
WE WELCOME LIGHT A PATH TO OUR FAMILY
Melinda Aponte of YWCA Asheville Named CACFP Inspire Collaboration Award Finalist
Getting Ahead, Participant Spotlight - Porshea
Continuing the Challenge - Reproductive Justice
Standing up for Young Women and Young Women of Color at the Supreme Court
Our Programs
During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating activists and #sheroes past and present for their work advocating for change. Today, meet Julia de Burgos. She was a Puerto Rican poet, an advocate of Puerto Rican independence, and a civil rights activist, whose unwavering commitment to social justice influenced much of her writings.
“Her poem ‘A Julia de Burgos (To Julia de Burgos)’ was written in the 1930s to denounce colonial injustices and oppressive norms but can still be an anthem for any young Latinx student finding their voice.” ― Stephanie Jimenez, author of “They Could Have Named Her Anything” #HHM2023
Parents' Night out on Dec 15 at the YWCA of Asheville!
From 6-8pm
Ages 6-12
Cost: $10 a person
Open Swim 5:30-6:00
Looney Tunes from 6-7, with pizza in the multipurpose room from 7:15-8pm.
Pick up - 8pm.
* Bring your PJ's to change into if you want!
Register on-line starting today - Sept. 15!
This month we recognize the contributions of Latinx Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. We celebrate not only the contributions from the past but those that continue AND we celebrate them every day of the year as US Heritage and History.
#HispanicHeritageMonth2023 #latinxheritagemonth #wepreferlatinx #empoweringwoman #eliminatingracsim #ywcaofasheville
Hello, Yogis! 🌞 Are you ready to embark on a transformative yoga journey? We're thrilled to announce our upcoming 6-week Hatha Yoga course starting on September 7th! 📆
Hatha Yoga is all about balance, strength, and finding harmony within. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, this course is designed to help you deepen your practice and enhance your overall well-being. 💪✨
What to expect:
✨ Gentle Asanas to improve flexibility
✨ Breathwork for inner calm
✨ Meditation to reduce stress
✨ Mindful living techniques
✨ A supportive and inclusive community
Our experienced instructor will guide you through each session, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for your yoga journey. 🙏
Spaces are limited, so don't miss your chance to join us! Tag a friend who would love to experience the magic of Hatha Yoga with you. 💫
📌 Course Details:
🗓️ Start Date: September 7th
🕕 Time: 5:30
🏠 Location: YWCA of Asheville
💰 Investment: Only $60
To secure your spot register through link in bio
Let's cultivate wellness and strength together! 🌟
#ywcaisforeverybody #eloiminatingracism #empoweringwomen #YWCAofAsheville #HathaYoga #YogaJourney #InnerHarmony #Namaste #HealthyMindBody #YogaCommunity #FindYourBalance #6WeekYogaCourse
One Week Away! A special screening of The Big Payback Co-Sponsored by @rjcavl , @_bbavl , and YWCA of Asheville
Get your tickets Now - Link in our bio
About the movie:
A rookie alderwoman from Evanston, Illinois, led the passage of the first tax-funded reparations for Black Americans. While she and her community struggle with the burden to make restitution for its citizens, a national racial crisis engulfs the country. Will the debt ever be addressed, or is it too late for this reparations movement to finally get the big payback?
The film will be followed by a talkback conversation, co-led by RJC and Building Bridges. Together, they will process the impact and message of the film, with particular attention to the relevance of the national and Evanston reparations process to our local process here in Buncombe County.
Missed last night's event with @rjcavl? Don't worry, you can still show your support! Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commission need to hear from us. Let's stand together for reparations. Join us in signing the "Reparations are Due Pledge." Your voice matters! #YWCA #RJC #Reparations #SupportOurCommunity #EveryBlackVoice #EliminatingRacism #EmpoweringWomen
LINK IN BIO
Monday, July 31st, is the last day to vote for the YWCA to receive the Asheville Chamber's 125th Anniversary grant. Vote daily until the 31st and support our Empowerment Child Care program!
Vote here: https://www.ashevillechamber.org/news-events/events/celebrating-125-years/
We are delighted to announce that we've reached our initial goal of $60,000 which allowed us to fund the first and most urgent phase of our ambitious 24-unit HVAC replacement project. We could not have achieved this without your support!
This past week, we were able to install our first five HVAC units in the areas of highest need. A crane has never looked so beautiful! Thank you for your generosity and flexibility with last-minute changes and installations. We hope you are enjoying the cool air in our building.
Follow the link our bio to learn more and make a donation.
#EliminatingRacism #EmpoweringWomen #HVAC #OurCommunityRocks #SoGrateful #HowCool
Reparations are Due! Come to an information session at the YWCA on Wednesday, July 26, from 5:30 - 7:00 to learn about the case for reparations and the @rjcavl Community Reparations Committee's proposed recommendations.
Free event, but please register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgXR5LhxKIDhkUj3Wpr_EsHDuWrGvV8UrwDTNixCU6CbfpCA/viewform
#ywcaofasheville #eliminatingracism #Reparations
ywcaofavl Let’s fix this heat!
The YWCA recently learned that our aging HVAC
system can no longer reliably heat and cool our
building. This means more than discomfort for
members and staff - we are required to maintain a
consistent and healthy temperature in the building for
the well-being and safety of the children in our
childcare programs. We are asking for your help to
address the immediate need for $60k to replace the
first five of our 24 HVAC units and ensure that both of
our Childcare programs can continue to provide
accessible childcare to working families and the work of
the YWCA can continue without disruption.
Follow the link in our bio to learn more and make a
donation.
#eliminatingracism #empoweringwomen
#notcoolenoughforschool #fundraiser #ywcaofasheville
Reparations are Due! Come to an information session at the YWCA on Wednesday, July 26, from 5:30 - 7:00 to learn about the case for reparations and the @rjcavl Community Reparations Committee's proposed recommendations.
Free event, but please register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgXR5LhxKIDhkUj3Wpr_EsHDuWrGvV8UrwDTNixCU6CbfpCA/viewform
#ywcaofasheville #eliminatingracism #Reparations
The YWCA recently learned that our aging HVAC
system can no longer reliably heat and cool our
building. This means more than discomfort for
members and staff - we are required to maintain a
consistent and healthy temperature in the building for
the well-being and safety of the children in our
childcare programs. We are asking for your help to
address the immediate need for $60k to replace the
first five of our 24 HVAC units and ensure that both of
our Childcare programs can continue to provide
accessible childcare to working families and the work of
the YWCA can continue without disruption.
Follow the link in our bio to learn more and make a
donation.
#eliminatingracism #empoweringwomen
#notcoolenoughforschool #fundraiser #ywcaofasheville
Let’s fix this heat!
The YWCA recently learned that our aging HVAC system can no longer reliably heat and cool our building. This means more than discomfort for members and staff - we are required to maintain a consistent and healthy temperature in the building for the well-being and safety of the children in our childcare programs. We are asking for your help to address the immediate need for $60k to replace the first five of our 24 HVAC units and ensure that both of our Childcare programs can continue to provide accessible childcare to working families and the work of the YWCA can continue
without disruption.
Follow the link in our bio to learn more and make a donation.
#eliminatingracism #empoweringwomen #notcoolenoughforschool #fundraiser #ywcaofasheville
