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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…