YWCA Community – we hope you are all doing well during these trying times. Stay Home, Stay Safe As you are aware, Buncombe County issued a stay-at-home order that went into effect on March 26 at 8:00 pm through April 9. The order recommends staying home unless you need to go to work, access childcare… Continue Reading YWCA Emergency Childcare & Community Markets
YWCA facilities close to the public to transition into a Community Resource Center YWCA Members, Childcare Families, and Program Participants Your health and the health of our community is our top priority. With that in mind, we are closing YWCA facilities to the public and transitioning into a community resource center. Our closing will be… Continue Reading YWCA of Asheville Response to COVID-19
As we continue to settle into the new year we want to take the time to acknowledge community members who support the YWCA in our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. With that in mind we want to highlight the Western North Carolina Bridge Foundation! The Western North Carolina Bridge Foundation has been serving… Continue Reading Thank You WNC Bridge Foundation!
Join YWCA’s Aquatics team on Thursdays from 5-9pm, March 12th – May 21st (plus CPR class Saturday, March 28th 8am-4pm) for comprehensive lifeguard certification training! This course is open to ages 15 and up, and all participants must attend all classes, including pool time and passing a written test to receive certification. Cost: $220 (includes… Continue Reading Spring Lifeguard Certification Course
Join YWCA and Sistas Caring 4 Sistas for breastfeeding support for mothers at all stages! Share and learn from other breastfeeding mothers. Pregnant mothers welcome! Facilitated by a certified lactation specialist through SC4S. Breastfeeding support groups meet weekly starting Friday, February 7th (no meeting on February 14th) from 11:30am – 12:30pm in the Women’s Empowerment… Continue Reading Breastfeeding Support Groups at YWCA
Join us on Thursdays from 6pm – 7:15pm February 13th – March 19th for a Self-Defense series taught by Jon Wiener with Chris Van Wandelen as we empower our members with self defense strategies while promoting health through martial arts. Week 1 (February 13th): Stand-up fighting; stances, punches, elbows, knees, kicks Week 2 (February 20th): Release… Continue Reading Self Defense: a 6-Week Series
We know that change starts at the local level—and we know how crucial it is to support women, in particular women and girls of color, this election season and beyond. As one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the country, we are especially committed to doing our part to make sure women and… Continue Reading Get Out The Vote at YWCA!
We are dedicated to promoting health equity and reducing the disparity in diabetes outcomes that disproportionately affect the Black community in Buncombe County. If you have type 2 diabetes or are at risk the YWCA offers a life-changing journey! What are the benefits? Weekly educational support groups Membership to the YWCA Fitness and Aquatic Center Consultations with a pharmacist… Continue Reading Diabetes Wellness and Prevention New Cohort Starts January 29th and 30th
Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join YWCA Aquatics for Float with a Flick: A Parents-Night-Out Indoor Pool Party! When: Friday, February 7th from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm (Film screens at 6:30) Where: YWCA’s indoor pool: 185 S. French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 Details: No food or drinks allowed on deck. Children who… Continue Reading “Float with a Flick” Parents’ Night Out February 7th!
Drop in on Wednesday, February 26th, anytime between 7am and 7pm, to enjoy refreshments, meet our trainers, tour our facilities, and try out the gym, pool, or group fitness classes! Though our facility is beautiful and our trainers are the best in their field; our location is convenient and our group fitness options are… Continue Reading Fitness & Aquatics Open House February 26th
YWCA fitness center and pool remain closed, please check back for updates.
Childcare has limited openings. For more information, contact Denise Purcell at denise.purcell@