YWCA Basic Needs
With this campaign we aim to address urgent challenges that cannot wait for traditional programs to act, so people can access short term support for immediate needs. We invite you to make a contribution this summer to ensure that no one in our community goes without the resources and support they need to move forward.
Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity for All.
Serving the greater East Bay community for over 135 years.
We work to dismantle gender and racial oppression while welcoming and nurturing BIPOC youth and femme-identifying folks.
What We Do
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by amplifying underrepresented voices, promoting civic engagement and advancing collective action. Through voter engagement, racial justice education and community dialogue we empower community members to build a more equitable and inclusive future.
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and gender-expansive individuals by providing opportunities for financial education, wellness and community connection. Through financial literacy programs, leadership development, mental health and wellness resources, we support individuals in building economic security and personal well-being to have the confidence to thrive.
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by creating pathways for education, career development and personal growth. Through mentorship and language learning programs, we equip individuals with the skills and support needed to achieve their goals and lead positive change in their communities.
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We aim to empower every community member to make their voice heard through voting. With clear, accessible resources and support, we help YOU participate confidently because every vote helps shape our communities and our future.
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In a climate where protections and rights are under threat, we aim to create a platform that uplifts voices of resistance, inspires action, and builds resilience through conversation and community.
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We deliver culturally responsive arts programming - classes, residencies, and public events - in partnership with schools, grassroots groups, and local artists.
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Through our community space rentals the YWCA serves as a third space to gather and express unique ideas and identities.
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Our Strong Women for These Times campaign highlights prominent women figures but also celebrates the invaluable leadership of women in our community that often goes unrecognized.
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We provide women and teens with the knowledge and skills to manage their finances independently in order to make informed financial decisions.
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We engage stakeholders as partners, not spectators.
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We serve as a free space for community members to attend workshops to move, breathe, destress, and ground themselves in the love of our community.
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We host community resource drives throughout the year, providing community members across the East Bay access to basic needs.
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We deliver end-to-end services that minimize fragmentation.
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We engage stakeholders as partners, not spectators.
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Support our mission for gender equality and racial justice
