SPOTLIGHT

Welcome to the YWCA Berkeley / Oakland!

Our three goals guiding all our work are the elimination of racism, the economic empowerment of women and the development of leaders.

We invite you to become a member, attend classes or volunteer in our many programs in: mentoring, leadership development, financial literacy, working with youth and empowerment.  To support us, you can make tax-deductible donations through PayPal. If you would like to join our membership or newsletter, we hope you will enroll today.  Thank you!

NEWS

18th Annual Festival of Women Authors 2012

Saturday, February 4, 2012
Join us for four authors and their stories. Featuring:
Bo Caldwell  |  Belva Davis  |  Nafisa Haji  |  Peggy Orenstein
 
RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW (no need to have a PayPal account)
$75 per person includes continental breakfast, lunch, four speakers, book sales and autographing sessions.  For more information click here.

Winter/Spring 2012 Dance/Fitness Classes and Schedule Available!

The new series of dance/fitness classes are now available and open for registration. Sign up online today!

For dance classes, click here.

For fitness classes, click here.

Winter/Spring 2012 Office Closures

The YWCA will be closed on the following dates:

  • December 17, 2011 – January 3, 2012: Winter Holiday
  • Monday, January 16, 2012: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
  • Monday, February 20, 2012: Presidents’ Day Holiday
  • Friday, March 30, 2012: Cesar Chavez Holiday
  • Monday, May 28, 2012: Memorial Day Holiday
UPCOMING EVENTS

Winter Money Workshops

Monday, January 23 - Wednesday, February 1

New Year, New Money Goals!
Start your new year on the right financial foot!

Resumes. Paychecks. Loans. Budgets. These words shouldn’t scare you! Come learn how to improve your resume, follow effective budgets, and increase your funds. Our money workshops are designed to empower you with tools, knowledge, and support as you navigate through your career and financial worlds. Make a smart, money-saving decision and attend these FREE interactive classes.  It’s time to invest in the best stock: yourself!

  • Monday, January 23, 2012 – 6:00-7:00 PM  Don’t Sweat It, Budget! 

Learn how to develop a personalized budget so you don’t stress every time you receive a bill.

  • Wednesday, February 1, 2012 – 12noon-1 PM You and Your Credit

Understand credit lingo, learn how to read & build a good credit report.

Pre-register to ywmoney@ywca-berkeley.org and reserve your spot. Bring a friend and attend. Limited Space.

For more Financial Literacy Program information, click here.