Empowering Women

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Since 1907, women’s empowerment has been at the heart of YWCA Asheville’s work

The organization’s original charter in 1897 was to provide safe housing for working women. Today, the YWCA combines a history of initiatives for women’s empowerment and advocacy for gender justice, for and with women, into transformative programs for women to change their lives and the lives of their families.

Programs for Women

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

MotherLove

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

Getting Ahead

Empowering women of all ages and backgrounds to make financial choices that positively impact themselves, their families and their communities

Go Places

GO PLACES supports justice-involved young adults who are at high risk.

Smiling woman and toddler in YWCA short-term child care program supporting women and families

Empowerment Childcare

Free short-term childcare for mothers and parents who are in transition, continuing their education, or looking for employment.

YWCA Asheville Women’s Empowerment is a proud partner with Working Wheels. Working Wheels recycles and repairs donated cars, transforming them into working wheels for working families in Western North Carolina. Through our partnership, YWCA connects women in our programs with Working Wheels.

 

For More Information Contact:
Women’s Empowerment
womens.empowerment@ywcaofasheville.org
or call 828-254-7206 ext. 104