YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

But, isn’t racism over? What about reverse racism? Aren’t women equal already? Why is this still the mission of YWCA after more than 100 years?

On the surface it might seem as though things have become more ‘equal’ in our society, with more and more women in leadership positions and after the election of our first bi-racial president, but if you scratch below the surface, you’ll find there is still a lot of work to be done before the playing field is truly leveled. We invite you to learn more about what our mission really means and why it’s important!