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YWCA Programs

YWCA Asheville is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, nurturing children and promoting health. In line with our mission, YWCA programs bridge gaps in education, health, childcare and earning power for women and families in our community.

 

Eliminating Racism

Large, racially diverse, group of people at a rally, some holding signs advocating social and racial justice

Stand Against Racism

Our annual campaign to bring awareness to the negative impacts of racism and build community with others working for racial justice.
A young man gesturing in a racial justice workshop to work toward eliminating racism

Racial Justice Workshop

We invite community members to join the YWCA to learn about racial justice concepts and develop a deeper understanding of racism.

Empowering Women

Smiling MotherLove teen parent and daughter in a YWCA program that strengthens families and empowers women

MotherLove

Support for pregnant and parenting teens to achieve high school graduation, become nurturing parents and reach their future goals.
Multi-racial cohort of women in Getting Ahead support group for women's empowerment

Getting Ahead

Empowerment for low-income women to build community while learning about personal finance and resources to better their lives and their community.
Smiling woman and toddler in YWCA short-term child care program supporting women and families

Empowerment Childcare

Short-term free childcare for parents who are in transition, continuing their education or looking for employment.

Nurturing Children

Five smiling, ethnically diverse children in YWCA's 5-star early learning program

Early Learning Program

5-star childcare center for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. Offering Early Head Start and NC Pre-K for eligible families.

Pay-by-the-Hour Childcare

Affordable and convenient hourly childcare for busy parents.

Promoting Health

Diabetes Program for managing health through education, exercise and support

Diabetes Wellness & Prevention

A program for people with or at risk for Type II Diabetes to learn about managing health with nutrition, exercise, and support.
Health and wellness program for Latinx families

Salsa, Sabor y Salud

Spanish health and wellness program for Latinx families taking place each summer.
Family with toddler in YWCA pool

Aquatics

Swim lessons for children and adults in our solar-heated indoor pool with water fitness classes, family swim, and lap swim for YWCA Fitness members.
Mature woman using fitness equipment in YWCA gym

YWCA Fitness Center

Community focused and gender-inclusive offering a fully-equipped gym, group exercise, personal training and access to the pool and Aquatics classes.

YWCA Advocacy

YWCA of Asheville advocacy efforts reflect our mission and the values of our organization here in WNC. We promote solutions to improve the lives of women, girls, and people of color in Asheville, Buncombe County and across the country.

YWCA’s Advocacy Committee, made up of members of the board of directors, staff and volunteers, works each year to prioritize policy issues and advocacy activities that our organization will focus on. YWCA Asheville 2019 Advocacy Agenda includes focus areas that align with our mission-based programs and support our direct service work:

  • Racial Justice & Civil Rights
  • Early Childcare & Education
  • Voter Engagement
  • Empowerment & Economic Advancement of Women and Families
  • Health & Safety of Women and Families
  • LGBTQ Rights