YWCA is on a mission and YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is making it our own!
To empower women and eliminate racism, we must meet our clients where they are most vulnerable and provide the compassion and services that place them on a path to self-sufficiency and prosperity.
Our vision is that all women and their families can achieve their full potential in a world without discrimination.
This requires a focus on the future, anticipating the needs of our clients, and creating innovative solutions to the problems they most often face – poverty, unsafe living conditions, lack of reliable and affordable childcare, and under- or unemployment.
We are evolving our services to meet the changing needs of our clients today and in the future.
We remain rooted in rich history, but our approach to serving our clients is holistic, strategic and innovative.
Nationally, YWCA advocacy issues include lobbying for pay equity and hate crimes legislation, increased funding for Head Start and passing the Violence Against Women Act. Locally, through our programs, we are changing lives and restoring hope for women, their families, and our community!
What We Do
The YWCA White Plains and Central Westchester curates experiences to support the advancement of our mission to empower women and eliminate racism.
-
Children's Learning Center
Learn more about our quality early child care.
-
Court Programs
Our YWCA Supervised visitation program provides a valuable service for families experiencing challenging circumstances between custodial and non-custodial parents.
-
Eliminate Racism
YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women.
-
Empowerment and Economic Advancement
YWCA provides women of all ages with programs to increase emotional and economic self-sufficiency.
-
Health & Wellness
As a member of YWCA you join efforts to eliminate racism and empower women, children, and families.
-
Special Programs
Inclusion is at the core of the YWCA’s mission. Participants in our Special Programs enjoy a variety of programs that will support and strengthen skills in a safe, supportive and fun-filled environment.
-
Women's Residence
Since 1930, the YWCA has provided safe, affordable comfortable housing for women.
-
Youth Leadership
Comprehensive programs designed to empower and support young girls and teenagers in their personal growth and development.
Women’s Empowerment ↘
-
Sister's Village
Sister’s Village supports participants in areas of employment, education, economic, and empowerment.
-
YW Strive
YW STRIVE is designed to help participants who face employment or underemployment barriers.
-
GEMS: Girls Empowered through Meaningful Support
The GEMS program cultivates Black and Brown girls and teens in Westchester County.
-
Y Leaders
Y Leaders is a leadership initiative that equips young women with tools to be empowered leaders.