Local agency supports women & families in the workplace Local nonprofit TOGETHER! has been selected as the 2015 YWCA of Olympia Business of Achievement for their active support of women and families in the workplace, leadership development and commitment to racial & gender equity, which strongly aligns with the YWCA mission to eliminate racial and…
The YWCA of Olympia is pleased to announce a NEW nomination category for their 20th Annual Women of Achievement Celebration. The agency welcomes nominations from the community in support of businesses who exemplify the YWCA of Olympia mission: To empower women and eliminate racism through education, advocacy, service and leadership opportunities. Nominations can be for…
(OLYMPIA, Wash.) – Did you know that in over thirty incredible women have embarked on an adventure to nourish the minds of adolescent girls? Chemists, wildlife biologists, television producers, and astro-biologists are just a few of the minds involved as mentors for the YWCA’s Girls Without Limits! (GWOL!) Program. The YWCA’s GWOL! Program is a…
Spring cleaning? Donate your clothing to YWCA of Olympia this June! YWCA holds annual clothing drive in collaboration with Value Village-Lacey Did you find time for some spring cleaning? If so, the YWCA of Olympia will take your donations of gently used bagged clothing items for delivery to Value Village-Lacey in the month of June.…
Submitted by the YWCA of Olympia: 2014 marks not only a new year but a new chapter in the history of the YWCA of Olympia. Our association welcomes a new Executive Director, a new Girls Advancement Director and several new Board members. While change is alarming to some, we see it as an opportunity to…