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Our Mission

Eliminating racism, empowering women -- it's what we are about and what we intend to do.

The YWCA USA is a women's membership movement nourished by its roots in the Christian faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values. Strengthened by diversity, the YWCA draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and power in order to attain a common vision: peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. The YWCA will thrust its collective power toward the elimination of racism, wherever it exists, and by any means necessary.
How Will You Make A Difference?

As a society, we've come a long way in eliminating racism and empowering women.

But we have a long way to go.

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Women are routinely degraded in everything from pop culture to casual conversation; and devalued in the workplace, making only 76% of their male peers' salaries. And while very few people today publicly declare their racist views, hate still lives in the hearts and minds of millions.

The YWCA has actively worked to eliminate racism and empower women since 1858. We were there through suffrage. We held the first interracial conference in the South in 1915 and fought for civil rights and affirmative action.

We've made substantial progress in the law. But we can't merely legislate our way toward equality. We need to change what's in people's hearts and minds and right the wrongs of their perceptions. This is exactly what we intend to do.

Whether it's helping an abuse victim improve her situation, or providing quality childcare so a single mother can have peace of mind at her new job, or providing job training for non-traditional careers, or advocating for racial justice, our mission is always foremost -- we will do whatever we need to do to eliminate racism and empower women.

How will you make a difference?

 

Upcoming Events

YWCA NEW BRITAIN SATURDAY SUMMER HOURS
On Saturdays from June 27 until August 15, YWCA New Britain will be open from 7:00 a.m. until noon.
Regular Saturday hours (7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.) resume on Saturday, August 22.

Women's Empowerment Group
Meets Mondays, beginning June 15, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. at YWCA’s Sexual Assault Crisis Service Satellite Office in Hartford.
This free support group for adult women who have been sexually assaulted or abused provides a safe and confidential space for survivors of all backgrounds to come together and heal. The group is facilitated by knowledgeable, caring, compassionate and certified sexual assault counselor/advocates.
For more information, call Becky at (860) 225-4681, ext. 214 or Fran at (860) 241-9217, ext. 12.

** If you are interested in participating in an empowerment group for incest survivors, please call Becky at (860) 225-4681, ext. 214 or Fran at (860) 241-9217, ext. 12.

Need Space?

Meetings, parties, receptions, craft displays, office space, or rent the YWCA’s gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, soccer or baseball practice. Short & long term availability.

For more information, please contact Chris Kuzia at (860) 225-4681, ext. 226