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

“Starting with our work supporting the Suffragette movement, YWCA has always viewed civic participation as a cornerstone...
03/14/2026

“Starting with our work supporting the Suffragette movement, YWCA has always viewed civic participation as a cornerstone of our commitment to building a world where women, girls, and all people can thrive.” - Margaret Mitchell, YWCA USA CEO.

This Women’s History Month, as a proud part of the YWCA network, we honor the legacy of the women who came before us and reaffirm our commitment to continue carrying the torch of democracy.

It's Amplify Austin Day and we're asking for your support - please help us raise $2,500. Thank you for your incredible g...
03/04/2026

It's Amplify Austin Day and we're asking for your support - please help us raise $2,500. Thank you for your incredible generosity ❤
Donate at https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/ywca-greater-austin

Amplify YWCA Greater Austin's programs, advocacy, and mission. Whether your gifting $5 or $500, your support makes a difference for us!

Through the efforts of Amplify Austin, our community comes together to support local nonprofits. YWCA Greater Austin is ...
03/01/2026

Through the efforts of Amplify Austin, our community comes together to support local nonprofits. YWCA Greater Austin is celebrating 119 years of service in the Greater Austin community, and we couldn't have done it without you!

Thank you for amplifying our mission! Donate today at https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/ywca-greater-austin

Lena Horne (1917–2010) wasn’t just a dazzling entertainer; she was a fierce advocate for social justice. Her grandmother...
02/25/2026

Lena Horne (1917–2010) wasn’t just a dazzling entertainer; she was a fierce advocate for social justice. Her grandmother Cora Calhoun Horne (1865-1932), a civil rights activist and suffragist, inspired Lena from an early age to follow her passions and fight for a better world.

Cora organized with YWCA’s Red Cross Unit and collaborated with YWCA, inspiring Lena to do the same. In her success, Lena would help YWCA campaigns to uplift marginalized communities. Their legacy lives on in the lives of those they empowered and in our shared history. Cora and Lean's commitment prove that YWCA succeeds through generational influence.

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 ❤️

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