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Your support helps the YWCA Berkeley/Oakland continue providing vital programs and services that empower youth, uplift women*, and strengthen the East Bay community.

Why give?

Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we can offer a wide range of impactful programs that provide life skills, career exposure, financial literacy, and wellness support - equipping East Bay youth and women* of all ages with the tools, confidence, and community they need to thrive.

These programs are made possible by the generous contributions of donors like you. Your support enables us to continue delivering meaningful services and transformative experiences that help young people in our community thrive. Your contribution is not just a gift; it is an investment in brighter futures.

Want to make an anonymous donation?

Please call our office at (510) 848-6370 or email our Financials Manager at ap@ywca-berkeley.org.

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    Young Women & Money Conference

    Designed to equip young women with financial tools, leadership development, and the confidence to take control of their futures.

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    Speaker Series

    Engaging events featuring diverse leaders, activists, authors, and politicians who share stories that inspire and educate.

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    Food Pantry

    Providing free, nutritious groceries to community members in need - because everyone deserves access to healthy food and support during challenging times.

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    Menstrual Equity

    Through education, workshops, and product drives, we support menstrual health and fight period poverty - from adolescence through menopause.

SHADOW DAY

High school students gain exposure to local colleges and universities through mentorship and school visits that inspire future possibilities.

“I feel like I learned a lot of new information that I can use in my life and when I go to college.”

Shadow Day Attendee

Workshops centered on mental wellness, mindfulness, and emotional resilience—creating safe spaces for healing and connection.

WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

“I appreciated the sense of togetherness and community. In what could have felt maybe a bit awkward—strangers sharing a surprising intimacy of laying down, eyes closed and emotions—but it did not.”

- Sound Bath Healing Attendee

Teen Financial Empowerment Summit

A dynamic event teaching young people how to manage money, set financial goals, and build a strong foundation for the future.

“I enjoyed learning something that will be very important in my future.”
 “I met my first month’s saving goal already!”

Teen Financial Empowerment Summit Attendee

 FAQs

    • $40 = supports 1 high school student completing a YWCA financial literacy course

    • $50 = sponsors 2 senior citizens for a 1-hour digital literacy and technology assistance drop in workshop at the YWCA

    • $100 = supports 5 people taking a Mentoring Session

    • $500 = funds 2 free and accessible community mental health, wellness, meditation, or yoga classes

    • $1000 = supports 4 drop in mental health one on one sessions

    • $10,000 =  supports 10 student interns in the workforce development cohort 

    • $15,000 = keeps our food pantry running for 6 months to support low-income students and community members

    • $20,000 = Funds an entire Shadow Day*

    • *a day where Oakland based first generation high school students shadow a UC Berkeley student for a day to learn about the college application process and everyday college life

    • $50,000 = supports the completion and implementation of a brand new workforce development and training curriculum for young women and BIPOC.

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  • Our most urgent need is funding for the essential, day-to-day work of the YWCA. All donations go directly to our basic annual funding, which allows us to keep our programs running consistently throughout the year.

    This includes the vital services we provide—support for survivors of domestic violence, access to safe and affordable childcare, economic empowerment programs, and our ongoing work to advance racial and gender equity. These aren’t one-time projects; they’re ongoing commitments that require steady, reliable support.

    Your gift ensures we can continue showing up, every day, for the people who count on us. It allows us to be responsive, sustainable, and effective—exactly when and where we’re needed most.

  • At the YWCA, we are committed to transparency and accountability in all that we do. This page provides open access to our financial documents, including annual reports, IRS Form 990 filings, audited financial statements, and other relevant information.

    We believe that our supporters, donors, and community partners deserve full insight into how we manage our resources and invest in our mission. Please explore the documents below to learn more about how your contributions are making a meaningful impact.