At Christmas, we give
On Tuesday I read stories to my daughter’s preschool class. More on reading and the importance of early literacy in a later post… I chose to read The Book with…
#GivingTuesdayCLT 2017 Is a Success!
Thank you to our supporters who donated an impressive $22,395.71 towards YWCA's mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice freedom and dignity for all during the 2-week…
Healthy Cooking Classes for the Body and Budget
In many cultures, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and that is no different at the YWCA. Since 2012, the Women in Transition program at the YWCA has…
YWCA Central Carolinas Kicks off #GivingTuesdayCLT 2017
Across the country, Giving Tuesday has become a part of the Thanksgiving Holiday shopping season. From Black Friday to Small Business Saturday to Cyber Monday, and then Giving Tuesday. This…
Open Enrollment: Important Information for Women and Families
Attention: Open Enrollment for 2018 Marketplace plans begins November 1 and lasts until December 15. Now is the time to act! All consumers, new and renewing, should return to the…
Board Member and President-Elect Receives Distinguished Award
A big congratulations to our board member, and president-elect, Soamoya Rankins for receiving the 2017 Global Diversity & Inclusion Award at Bank of America in honor of her volunteerism and support of…
Duke Energy-Piedmont Natural Gas to improve literacy among youth at YWCA’s Southside Youth Learning Center
YWCA Central Carolinas is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Duke Energy-Piedmont Natural Gas to improve literacy among youth at YWCA’s Southside Youth Learning Center. For twenty years, Duke…
Graduating Class of YWCA’s “Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’ By World”
On August 1, nine participants received recognition for their completion of the YWCA's "Getting Ahead in a Just-Getting' by World." During this fifteen series, women better understand what poverty means…
Yoga Workshop Raises Money for Women in Transition
When the new year began, yoga instructor, Debi Hawkins, felt there was a need for restorative self-healing for the body and for the soul. On the weekend of the Martin…
YWCA Takes a #StandAgainstRacism in Charlotte
It was a powerful and amazing afternoon Uptown today, speaking with our friends and neighbors and sharing hopes, pledges, and a little drumming to bring an end to racism in…