Empower Hour

See the YWCA’s Impact in One Hour

Empower Yourself and Your Community at the YWCA!

Experience the YWCA’s work firsthand through a tour of our building including stories that highlight how we are engaging nearly 3,000 community members annually in programs that advance racial justice, empower women, promote health, and nurture children.

Upcoming Public Empower Hour Tours: Use the link below to register for an upcoming Empower Hour tour. After you sign up, we’ll follow up with a tour date.

A light vegetarian lunch is included.

If you have questions, please contact: Development@ywcaofasheville.org or call 828-254-7206 x 227.

What You’ll Experience

During Empower Hour, you’ll move through several spaces in our building while hearing directly from staff about the work happening inside the YWCA every day. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to ask questions, connect with others, and learn how our programs come together to support the Asheville community.

  • Tuesday, April 7
    Tuesday, April 21

    Tuesday, May 19th


  • 12:00–1:00 pm
    At the YWCA of Asheville.

  • Anyone interested in learning more about the YWCA and the work happening in our community is welcome to attend.

After your Empower Hour Tour, we hope you will be informed, inspired, and ready to get involved!

Community Connectors: If you love our Mission, consider hosting an Empower Hour as a Community Connector. Community Connectors invite guests - friends and colleagues in your network - to Empower Hour, and help the YWCA build strong connections. Learn more about volunteering to host an Empower Hour as a Community Connector here.

We look forward to connecting with you!

Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity For All -

Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity For All -

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