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The staff and board of directors of the YWCA wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for making this year’s 5th Annual Persimmon Luncheon: Gathering to Give at the Renaissance Hotel on May 1st the most successful one yet! Together, we raised over $280,000, and we couldn’t be more excited about the ways that we will put this… Continue Reading 2019 Persimmon Luncheon: Photo Gallery and Farewell Speech by Beth Maczka

Knowing your “numbers”- including your cholesterol, triglyceride levels, fasting glucose*, your blood pressure and more- is an important part of keeping your heart healthy. It can help you and your doctor know your risks and mark the progress you’re making toward a healthier you. Pre-Register now for a FREE blood work screening at the YWCA… Continue Reading Know Your Numbers Day April 30th

April 25th, 2019, Asheville, NC: After a three-month search process, the board of directors of the YWCA of Asheville is pleased to announce that they have hired Libby Kyles as their next Chief Executive Officer. YWCA’s outgoing CEO, Beth Maczka, announced in January that she would step down after seven years in the role. Ms.… Continue Reading YWCA Asheville Names Libby Kyles as New CEO

YWCA of Asheville invites the community for a film screening and panel discussion of Brave New Films’ “Immigrant Prisons.” The film screening will take place at the Grail Moviehouse on Sunday, April 28 from 4:00 – 6:30 pm. The panel consist of women of color working for immigrant justice including Cocó Eva Solange Alcázar (CIMA),… Continue Reading Film Screening & Panel Discussion of “Immigrant Prisons”

YWCA of Asheville is excited to further promote our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women by hosting our first social justice book club event! The Club will meet at 6pm at Firestorm Books & Coffee on Tuesday, April 23rd. RSVP is required. Our first book is called Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and… Continue Reading Social Justice Book Club