YWCA ATX

YWCA ATX YWCA IS ON A MISSION to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families They come for job training and career counseling.

YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. Across the globe, we have more than 25 million members in 122 countries, including 2 million members in local associations in the United States. More important than the numbers, is our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We provide safe places for women and girls, build strong women leaders, and advocate for women's rights and civil rights in Congress. Women come to us in times of crisis, as survivors of rape or domestic violence. They come for childcare. They come for health and fitness. They come for a variety of reasons. But they come. And they leave with a renewed spirit, new skills, and stronger lives. YWCA associations are the bedrock of the organization. We are in almost every community nationwide, and our services range from Childcare and Job Training, to Violence Prevention and Leadership Training and more. YWCA staffers, volunteers and friends are your neighbors, family members, co-workers. To find out how you can help your community contact: (512) 326-1222 or e-mail us at info@ywcaaustin.org

Thank you for hosting a Reproductive Justice presentation during your galentines event. With your donations and help, w...
02/18/2026

Thank you for hosting a Reproductive Justice presentation during your galentines event. With your donations and help, we assembled over 50 reproductive health kits to give to those who need them!

Want to bring a Reproductive Justice presentation to your organization? Send us a message or email Cara@ywcaaustin.org for more details.

Claudette Colvin (1939 – January 13, 2026) entered the civil rights movement on March 2, 1955, at the age of 15 in Montg...
02/18/2026

Claudette Colvin (1939 – January 13, 2026) entered the civil rights movement on March 2, 1955, at the age of 15 in Montgomery, Alabama. Colvin refused to give up her seat on a bus for a white woman and was forceable removed from the bus then arrested. This was 9 months before Rosa Parks took her stand which set the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott into motion.

Colvin was part of the court case Brower v. Gayle to challenge bus segregation. On June 13, 1956, it was determined that state and local laws that segregated Alabama buses were unconstitutional. The United States Supreme Court upheld the ruling on November 13, 1956, which lead to the end of bus segregation in Alabama. Later rulings deemed ALL segregation on public transportation unconstitutional.

Acts like Colvin's take courage and commitment. She, a 15-year-old, stood up against racism and demanded that her constitutional rights be upheld and helped to spark lasting change in her community and nation.

Take care of yourself ❤️
02/13/2026

Take care of yourself ❤️

At YWCA, we encourage young women to pursue STEAM careers through our programming initiatives such as TechGYRLS® and Pre...
02/11/2026

At YWCA, we encourage young women to pursue STEAM careers through our programming initiatives such as TechGYRLS® and Pretty Empowered events designed to shape the minds of young girls and adults for a brighter future Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

168 Years Strong! 🥳🥳🥳On February 10, 1858, YWCA was founded with a bold mission: to support young women seeking opportun...
02/10/2026

168 Years Strong! 🥳🥳🥳

On February 10, 1858, YWCA was founded with a bold mission: to support young women seeking opportunity, safety, and stability during a time of rapid change. In 1907, YWCA Greater Austin was established—119 years serving the Greater Austin community!

What began as safe housing, job training, and community for wage-earning women has grown into a movement—one that still lives on today.

At YWCA Greater Austin, we continue this legacy by supporting women, girls, and families through programs like:
• GenYW- youth social emotional learning and behavioral health programming
• Financial Health Clinic- education for women, families, and communities to grow their financial wellness, knowledge, confidence
• Reproductive Justice- education and advocacy around reproductive health and access for all

For 168 years, YWCA has stood for dignity, opportunity, and hope. You can help carry this legacy forward.

Honor our anniversary with a gift today: https://bit.ly/supportYWCA

Throughout history, women and girls of color have needed safe havens, places to gather, learn, and grow. The Blue Triang...
02/06/2026

Throughout history, women and girls of color have needed safe havens, places to gather, learn, and grow. The Blue Triangle opened its first branch in Houston, Texas in 1918 during World War I and was sponsored by the National YWCA. It became that vital community space, empowering countless women to thrive and find their voice through campsites providing recreation for young girls.

This year for Black History Month, we remain steadfast in our will to change what we cannot accept just as Angela Davis ...
02/03/2026

This year for Black History Month, we remain steadfast in our will to change what we cannot accept just as Angela Davis did. YWCA USA continues to stand for peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Stay tuned as we spotlight special events and stories that honor Black resilience, achievements, and hope.

01/29/2026

At YWCA, safety is foundational to our mission of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YWCA USA calls for an end to the use of lethal force in immigration enforcement and a commitment to approaches grounded in safety, de-escalation, accountability, and respect for human dignity. Read our full statement here: https://bit.ly/4sYDxoR

Family Detention: Mental Health Impacts & ResponsesDate & Time Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026, at 12:30 PM CSTRegister at https://...
01/27/2026

Family Detention: Mental Health Impacts & Responses
Date & Time Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026, at 12:30 PM CST
Register at https://bit.ly/FamilyDetentionStEds

This free webinar will provide an overview of the history and current practice of family detention in the immigration enforcement context; the ways in which this policy harms individuals, families, and communities; and practical skills for responsibly engaging in service provision, support, and advocacy for those impacted.

Registration for the webinar is free, and continuing education credits for licensed social workers, LMFTs and LPCs are available for $20 and include 1.5 hours of continuing education (including ethics).

On this 53rd anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, , let us not forget that access to abortion care is in...
01/22/2026

On this 53rd anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, , let us not forget that access to abortion care is inextricably and irrevocably tied to issues that impact all of us.

From worker justice to economic justice, from disability justice to racial justice, access to abortion care has a direct impact on every aspect of our lives – regardless of age, gender, or any other factor. Check out and share this important reminder from : nwlc.org/resource/abortion-rights-are-inextricably-tied-to-social-and-economic-justice-movements/

When Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, triggering bans on abortion care in multiple states and fueling additional bans and restrictions ever since, the risk of experiencing intimate partner violence increased as much as 10% for people who found themselves far away from access to care.

Reproductive health care and abortion care prevent violence, especially violence against women. https://time.com/7295172/abortion-bans-relationship-violence/

Bodily autonomy – our ability to make decisions about our bodies – should always be fundamental right for all people. Full stop. That includes access to abortion and all reproductive healthcare including birth control, comprehensive s*x education, prenatal care, and maternal mortality considerations. Pass it on. Happy 53rd birthday, , we’re still fighting!

National Hugging Day promotes consensual hugging and the emotional and mental health benefits of hugs. A good hug can be...
01/21/2026

National Hugging Day promotes consensual hugging and the emotional and mental health benefits of hugs. A good hug can be healing. Destressing. Energizing. Centering. Calming. Exciting. Mood boosting.

“We need 4 hugs a day to survive, 8 hugs to maintain ourselves and 12 hugs to grow.” -Virginia Satir, family psychotherapist

Connecting with someone you care about in a warm embrace can help both people regulate their emotions (positive or negative) and reset for what's next. Starting or ending the day/activity with a hug creates closeness, closure, and comfort.

Read more about the benefits of hugs at https://psychology-spot.com/how-many-hugs-do-we-need-a-day/

National Day of Racial Healing—a vital reminder for us all to reflect, listen, and act. YWCA Greater Austin is dedicated...
01/20/2026

National Day of Racial Healing—a vital reminder for us all to reflect, listen, and act. YWCA Greater Austin is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community where everyone feels valued.

Empowerment, equity, and centering client voice are the cornerstones of our mission driven programs and advocacy efforts.

As a community, we must work towards breaking down barriers and
building bridges. Healing begins with all of us!

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