Get Certified as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor at YWCA! Who: Candidates who are 16 years and older with swimming ability consistent with the Red Cross’ Level 4 Stroke Performance Charts (see below) What: Join YWCA Aquatics Director Kitty Schmidt for two full weekends in April to receive your American Red Cross Certification… Continue Reading Water Safety Instruction Class at YWCA Asheville
On Monday, February 25th, the YWCA of Asheville, Asheville Buncombe Institute of Parity Achievement (ABIPA), and American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) hosted a free film screening of Power to Heal, followed by a discussion with community members. Kathey Avery, an RN at ABIPA, facilitated a lively discussion on the film with catered food provided… Continue Reading Reflections on the “Power to Heal” Film Screening
YWCA Seeks Input and New Leadership as CEO Beth Maczka Announces Departure ( Español abajo) Beth Maczka has announced that she will be stepping down from her role as CEO of YWCA, effective May 2019. In response, the YWCA Board of Directors will host two Community Listening Sessions on Tuesday, February 12th to gather input… Continue Reading Community Listening Sessions
YWCA of Asheville stands strong in our mission to eliminate racism and empower women, and in our advocacy work to ensure the health and safety of women and girls. We are shocked and appalled at the violence that was enacted against a child last week at the Asheville Mall, and we are equally appalled at… Continue Reading YWCA Asheville Statement on Recent Violence Against Children of Color
YWCA of Asheville is proud to march in the 2019 Women’s March on Asheville on Sunday, January 20th in downtown Asheville. We invite our community to march with us. Please meet at 10:30 am in front of Pack’s Tavern to march together in solidarity with the mission of the Women’s March: “The mission of Women’s March… Continue Reading 2019 Women’s March on Asheville