Since 1989, YWCA's BABES Network has worked to eliminate the stigma around HIV through education, outreach, advocacy, and more, reducing the isolation women living with HIV feel with their "sisterhood of support."
Learn about Princess Angeline, daughter of Chief Seattle and namesake of our women's shelter, and her impact on Seattle's history in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
For over 20 years during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, YWCAs across the country have set aside one week in October as a Week Without Violence, during which we raise awareness, elevate survivor voices, talk with policymakers, and unite under a common goal: centering survivors and working together to end gender-based violence.
YWCA held our 2024 Inspire Luncheon on September 19 in-person with over 800 guests and livestream attendees. Thank you for helping us raise $1,094,541 in support of women and families in our region!
YWCA Life Coaches are a vital part of our organization. They work directly with our clients and connect them to resources that help them navigate whatever barriers or struggles they currently face. We sat down with YWCA’s Resident Life Coach Caprice Strange to learn more about her experience as a Life Coach during her 7 years working with YWCA.
In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor and became the first woman of color to travel to space. Since then, Dr. Jemison has spent her life advocating for science education and the involvement of BIPOC women in STEM. She continues to blaze trails for the future through her actions and empowerment of others, and we are honored to have her join us as this year's Luncheon keynote speaker.
We share the stories of our program participants, programs, and staff, as well as news about the agency and what’s happening in our King and Snohomish community.
