Events

Stand Against Racism

April 24, 2026 | 8:00AM | Polar Park

Through his lived experience, Shaun Murphy will share how personal and collective trauma can be transformed into a roadmap for resistance, healing, and hope. His message challenges us to move beyond reflection and into action, using our stories, our courage, and our choices to actively live against racism and help shape a more just future.

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Credit Basics Workshop

April 29, 2026 | 1:00PM | YWCA

Your financial future matters and you deserve to feel confident, informed, and in control. Join us for a judgement-free, supportive and empowering session designed to help you understand and rebuild your credit. For DV survivors.

Community Basketball Game

May 2, 2026 | 12:00PM | YWCA

Watch the Community Basketball Game lead by the Worcester Majors Team. After the game,meet the Worcester Majors Players. Enjoy a post game open court time – jump in and play!

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April is Fair Housing Month

YWCA's Transitional Housing Program

“Housing is a human right.” A safe, stable place to call home is essential for building a strong future. Read our blog to learn more about our Transitional Housing Program.

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Support

Celebrate the Women of Worcester with a Mural!

The Worcester Wall of Women is more than a mural, it’s a tribute, a history lesson, and an inspiration for generations to come. Make HERstory with a donation to support the mural.

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Make an impact each month!

Monthly giving is an easy, powerful way to support our work and over time, monthly gifts adds up to more than a one-time donation.

Making your impact even stronger!

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Advocacy

With our mission and communities in mind, YWCA advocates at the federal, state, and local levels for practical solutions that meet the needs of women, girls, and marginalized communities that bring us closer to eliminating racism, empowering women, and ensuring peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Every day, YWCA Central Massachusetts serves as a lifeline for women, families, and children. But, these essential services are still in jeopardy as federal funding is threatened. Now is the time to take action and keep our communities safe.

Contact your local members of Congress and U.S. Senators.
Reach out to your Governor’s office.
Mobilize your community to do the same.
Donate to help our programs thrive and change lives!

Domestic Violence Bills

Victims of a Crime Act, also known as VOCA: We encourage our community to act today. Together, we can close the funding gap for victim service organizations across the state of Massachusetts. Learn more.

Bill H. 3355: An Act relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality. Learn More.

Bill H.1399: An Act relative to controlling and abusive litigation. Learn more.

Bill H.1587/S.1256 : An Act relative to justice for survivors

Bill MA S.145: Supporting Survivors & Enhancing Child Welfare. Learn more

HD.3719 / SD.1731: Supporting Survivors Through Financial Assistance. Learn more.

H.1694 / S.1147 : Civil Legal Remedies for Victims of Economic Abuse. Learn More

Childcare Bills

Bill H.1714: An Act relative to increasing parental involvement with childcare. Learn more.

Bill S.372: Disproportionate Share Childcare Provider Fund. Learn more.

Bill H.217: An Act relative to ensuring resources and support for pregnant and parenting families. Learn more.

Empowering Women Bills

Bill H.2732: An Act relative to missing Black women and girls in Massachusetts. Learn more.

Bill H.2705: An Act relative to health education in women’s correctional institutions. Learn more.

Bill S.1062: An Act to stop profiling transgender people and low-income women. Learn more.

Bill H.3347: An Act relative to the fair participation of minority and women-owned businesses on public construction projects. Learn more.

Voting Rights

Say NO to The SAVE Act: Americans do not need MORE obstacles to vote. The SAVE Act would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents. Tell Congress to oppose the SAVE Act suite of bills. Learn More.

Make Elections Great Again Act (MEGA)(H.R. 7300): Among other dangerous provisions, this bill would require that all mail-in ballots be received by the close of the polls on Election Day (rather than post-marked as mailed by the end of Election Day) and would require states to verify the citizenship of voters (without any additional funding or infrastructure support).

Stay tuned for more opportunities to take action for your community.

What's Happening at the YW

Family Fun Fridays

Join us every Friday for FREE fun at the YW!

6:00 to 8:30PM, every Friday

Bring the kids and get ready to move, splash, play, create, and connect. Enjoy gym time, pool access, games, crafts, and quality time together!

Summer Camp Registration!

Camp Wind-in-the-Pines is a summer day camp for school-aged children (6 to 13 years). Each session is packed with themed activities, games, and projects, as well as traditional camp activities.

Swim Lessons

YWCA Central Massachusetts offers group and private swim lessons that allow clients to have training in the pool with a qualified instructor at their own pace.

Questions? Contact John Dwinell by calling 508-767-2505, ext.129.

We are Hiring!

Looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join our team and make a difference!

We’re hiring for a variety of exciting roles and looking for passionate individuals like you.

Don’t wait—apply today!

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Mark Your Calendar

April: Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April: Fair Housing Month

April 11-17: Black Maternal Health Week

April 24: Stand Against Racism

Looking Ahead

May: Asian American Pacific Islander Awareness Month

May 2: Mom's Equal Pay Day

May 2: Community Basketball @ YWCA

ELIMINATING RACISM. EMPOWERING WOMEN.

YWCA CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS | YWCACM.ORG | 508-767-2505

For more than 140 years, the YWCA Central Massachusetts has served as a lifelong positive force for women and girls, their families and communities.