1909
YWCA’s first mission is to meet the needs of women who move into the city to work in textile mills. YWCA’s location on West Fifth Street provides housing for 12…
1902
Charlotte's YWCA is established by Mrs. W.S. Liddell, Mrs. W.O. Nisbett and Mrs. F.C. Abbott. Leaders in the women’s suffrage movement, all three women serve as president until 1920.
2018 We Believe Annual Luncheon
Dear Friends, Thank you for making our event such a success! We are happy to announce that gifts made for our 2018 We Believe fundraising luncheon total $246,181 and gifts continue to arrive! We…
Guest Blogger Justin Perry applauds Dr. Carol Quillen’s keynote
It was strong to see Davidson College President Carol Quillen use the example of the Central Park 5 and how the victimization of an Ivy League educated woman brought out the dehumanization…
What is a Quick Class?
Maximize your time and workout with an instructor led QUICK CLASS! Quick Classes provide a 15-minute intentionally focused time block to sculpt, tone, stretch, crunch, or meditate. Tack it onto…
YWCA CLOSED ON Thursday, January 18, 2018
Hello YWCA Family, With temperatures continuing to remain below freezing through tomorrow afternoon, for the safety of our members and staff, YWCA will remain closed Thursday, January 18. Stay Warm! YWCA Team…
Update: YWCA will delay opening until 9 am
Based on predicted weather conditions and school closures, YWCA will delay opening until 9 am Wednesday, January 17th. We will reconsider whether the delay will be a further delay or…
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
My dog won’t go outside to “do his business” first thing in the morning unless I go outside with him. Yes, we have a fence, and no, this is not…
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! Two things everyone loves at the end of a year are countdown lists and New Year’s resolutions. My resolution is to do a better job at planning…
Unlocking the Future
Thank you to everyone who came Saturday morning to celebrate the near completion of our “Unlocking the Future” major locker room renovation. The atmosphere was absolutely jubilant – a mix…