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Diabetes Wellness and Prevention New Cohort Starts January 29th and 30th
Wednesday, January 15, 2020

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

Conscious Discipline Workshop
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Join us for our upcoming Conscious Discipline workshops which aim to help parents and educators alike to further understand the internal brain-body states that are most likely to produce certain behaviors. The foundation of the thoroughly researched method is rooted in safety, connection and problem-solving to lead a revolution of the heart as concepts initially… Continue Reading Conscious Discipline Workshop

Support YWCA this Giving Tuesday!
Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Go HERE to make a donation today! For 112 years, the YWCA of Asheville has been on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The YWCA works to accomplish this mission by providing programs that help bridge gaps in education, earning power, health and wellness, and… Continue Reading Support YWCA this Giving Tuesday!

YWCA is on a mission. This is who we are.

YWCA Community Advisory Committee
Tuesday, November 19, 2019

YWCA is excited to be forming a Community Advisory Committee that will act as a liaison between the YWCA and the community we serve, and will build the leadership and civic engagement capacity of community members. The focus of this committee will be to ensure clear and timely communication that allows for community members to… Continue Reading YWCA Community Advisory Committee

Asheville’s Racial Justice Coalition Appoints Robert Thomas as Community Liaison
Friday, November 1, 2019

October 31, 2019, Asheville, NC: This week, Asheville’s Racial Justice Coalition (RJC) announced that they have hired Robert Thomas, Jr. to take on the role of RJC Community Liaison, a two-year position funded by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation’s Collaborative Problem Solving Grant awarded to the Coalition earlier this year. As a community activist, a… Continue Reading Asheville’s Racial Justice Coalition Appoints Robert Thomas as Community Liaison

Week Without Violence
Thursday, October 10, 2019

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. For more than 20 years, we have set aside one week in October as a Week Without Violence – a week to raise awareness and engage action to end the broad spectrum of violence –… Continue Reading Week Without Violence

Releasing Trauma with Yoga
Thursday, October 10, 2019

Releasing Trauma With Yoga Workshops will be held every third Sunday of the month from November through March, 11:15 am – 1:15 pm in YWCA’s upstairs Group Fitness Studio. November 17th: Compassion December 15th: Relation January 19th: Acceptance February 16th: Centeredness March 15th: Empowerment This workshop is free for YWCA of Asheville Fitness and Aquatics… Continue Reading Releasing Trauma with Yoga

Personal Training Specials for Fall!
Wednesday, October 9, 2019

From now through December 31st, we are pleased to bring back our super-popular Fall Personal Training Specials! New YWCA Fitness and Aquatics Center members will enjoy 2 free Personal Training Sessions as a sign-up bonus, and all members are entitled to 20% off Personal Training packages through the end of the year!  Our team of… Continue Reading Personal Training Specials for Fall!