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YWCA Central Carolinas has been hard at work in the Charlotte community. for more than 118 years, we have provided housing to women and families,
Meet Harold Medlock
Harold Medlock, retired Fayetteville Chief of Police Chief Harold Medlock served as Chief of Police of the Fayetteville Police Department (FPD) for nearly four years,
YWCA’s Women of Achievement 2020
Each year, YWCA Central Carolinas honors three generations of women who have enhanced social justice in the Charlotte community. Congratulations to our 2020 honorees!
YWCA’s Panelists For Our YWomenVote: A Non-Partisan Discussion on Health
On Thursday, October 8 at 12:30pm, join CapTech and YWCA Central Carolinas for our YWomenVote: A Non-Partisan Conversation on Health panel discussion. Our panelists include Caitlin Lowry of YWCA USA
Voting in 2020: What You Need To Know
Voting is right that hundreds of thousands before us have fought for. Don’t let their hard work go to waste by sitting out this election. Use your voice and impact the community, hold representatives accountable and work toward the future you want to see.
YWCA’s Fitness Reopening Date
YWCA Central Carolinas’ co-ed fitness center will be reopening on Monday, September 14 at 7am. Be in the know about our policies and procedures.
What You Need To Know About The 2020 Census
Your census questionnaire is due September 30, 2020! Have you completed it?
YWCA’s Panelists For Our YWomenVote: A Non-Partisan Discussion on Safety
On Thursday, September 10 at 12:30pm, join CapTech and YWCA Central Carolinas for our YWomenVote: A Non-Partisan Conversation on Safety panel discussion. Our panelists include
HIITing Your Fitness Goals
Mental and physical health go hand in hand, so YWCA is committed to helping you stay active while our co-ed gym is temporarily closed. Join
Defining Racial Justice Terms: Implicit Bias
YWCA Central Carolinas has proudly done Racial Justice & Advocacy work in the Charlotte community for 118 years and counting! With our programs, events, and advocacy there’s
New School Year, New Supplies
Throughout July, and some days in August, YWCA’s Youth Learning Centers provided materials for students and their families to use while continuing remote learning called
Get (HI)IT Done
Mental and physical health go hand in hand, so YWCA is committed to helping you stay active while our co-ed gym is temporarily closed. Join
Defining Racial Justice Terms: Institutional Racism
YWCA Central Carolinas has proudly done Racial Justice & Advocacy work in the Charlotte community for 118 years and counting! With our programs, events, and advocacy there’s
YWCA’s Panelists For Our YWomenVote: A Non-Partisan Discussion on Economic Security
Meet our panelists and moderator for the YWomenVote: A Non-Partisan Conversation on Economic Security discussion.
Standing Against Racism: Working for justice, any day of the year
Understand that we all have ways we can grow in the work to advocate and work for a brighter future. Be patient with yourself and with others, and use the resources that you have.
Taking a stand against racism is something we can each do every single day. How are you taking a stand?
Giving What You Can, When You Can
Dee Eaker, YWCA Supporter Dee Eaker joined YWCA Central Carolinas in 1980 to relearn and refine her swim strokes. At the time, Olympic swimmers had
The Story Behind YWCA’s 2020 Stand Against Racism Logo
YWCA’s annual Stand Against Racism events aim to strengthen community among those that work toward racial and social justice within Charlotte. The theme of our
The Systemic Issues Exposed By COVID-19
Over the last few months, our community and our country have faced many challenges. From COVID-19 to the killings of Black Americans, each event has
YWCA’s 2020 Stand Against Racism
We take a Stand Against Racism every day by raising awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism and building community among those who work for
Meet the Panelists for YWCA’s 2020 Stand Against Racism Forum
COVID-19 continues to impact loved ones, healthcare workers, service industry workers, children and our entire system. It’s impact challenges everyone to become creative, resourceful and
Defining Racial Justice Terms: Ally
YWCA Central Carolinas has proudly done Racial Justice & Advocacy work in the Charlotte community for 118 years and counting! With our programs, events and advocacy there’s
Defining Racial Justice Terms: Advocacy vs. Activism
YWCA Central Carolinas has proudly done Racial Justice & Advocacy work in the Charlotte community for 118 years and counting! With our programs, events and advocacy there’s
How You Can Take A Stand In 2020!
YWCA’s annual Stand Against Racism events will take place on June 25 and June 26 and we’re excited to invite you in joining us! Even
Facing What Needs To Be Changed
Shortly after the death of George Floyd, YWCA Central Carolinas CEO, Kirsten Sikkelee, released a statement on May 29, 2020. You can view that here.
Working Up A Sweat At Home
Join YWCA’s Director of Fitness, Starr Gargiullo, for exercises throughout the week. You can follow her virtual fitness instruction on Mondays and Fridays on the YWCA
Defining Racial Justice Terms: White Privilege
YWCA Central Carolinas has proudly done Racial Justice & Advocacy work in the Charlotte community for 118 years and counting! With our programs, events and advocacy there’s
A Modified ‘Love to Lift’ Workout
One of the group exercise classes that YWCA Central Carolinas offers at our co-ed facility is ‘Love to Lift.’ ‘Love to Lift’ is a no