Upcoming Events

Stand Against Racism Community Breakfast

April 25, 2025 at Polar Park

Join us in our mission of eliminating racism. Every day, we take a Stand Against Racism by raising awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism and by building community among those who work for racial justice.

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POST Commission Listening Session

Tuesday, March 11 | 6:00 PM | YWCA

Free Event and open to everyone

At this listening session, you'll have the opportunity to share your story with the POST Commision staff.

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In Her Words- #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth

"On behalf of the social workers and guidance counselors at Fitchburg High School, I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for taking the time to meet with us and share your expertise on domestic violence services and intimate partner violence. Your presentation was incredibly informative, and we greatly appreciate how you addressed both the signs of violence and emerging trends.

The information you provided has been very helpful, and we have already shared it with other staff members at the school to raise awareness and better support our students. Your insights have given us a deeper understanding of the challenges our students may face, and we feel better equipped to identify and respond to those in need."

-Cortney Barbato, LICSW, Clinical Interventionist/School Social Worker, Fitchburg High School

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.

Stand with us. Make your voice heard.

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 about Victims of Crime Act

S2934, Ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth Learn more

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

Bill H.1795 An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium. Learn more.

Women Empowerment Bills

#ReproductiveJustice Abortion Justice Act (AJA): The bill would protect patients, including providers, from criminalization; address systemic barriers to care; ensure abortion care is covered by insurance; and call for necessary federal investments in abortion care, including training, research, outreach, doula care, innovation, and access. Take action.

Child Care

Healthy Families Act: The HFA (S.1664/HR 3409) would create a national standard so that people at workplaces with 15 or more employees are able to earn up to seven, job-protected paid sick or safe days per year, and job-protected unpaid leave for workers in smaller settings. Learn more and take action

Child Tax Credit (CTC)

The CTC supports the basic needs of families with children – from food to utilities to childcare and more; this policy has proven to be one of the most effective ways to reduce poverty. Take Action

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

What's Happening at the YW

New Fitness Class!

Join us on Fridays at 6:00pm for our new dance fitness class called MixxedFit. Get your sweat on and dance the night away!

Not a member? Learn how to become a fitness member by calling 508-767-2505 ext. 166 or email KBeardmore@ywcacm.org.

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We are hiring!

YWCA Central Massachusetts’ Early Education program, located in Worcester is looking for passionate individuals to fill early education positions.

Apply now and help shape the future of young minds.

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The YWCA received grant funding from the following organizations between November 2024- February 2025 in support of our mission and service to girls, women and their families. Thank you to the following:

DCU for Kids

Fletcher Foundation

Hoche-Scofield Foundation

Reliant Foundation

Worcester County Food Bank

Mark Your Calendar

February: Black History Month

February: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Looking Ahead

March: Women's History Month

March 8: International Women's Day

March 21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

ELIMINATING RACISM. EMPOWERING WOMEN.

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

For more than 135 years, the YWCA Central Massachusetts has served as a life-long positive force for women and girls, their families and communities. By leveraging the reach, power and passion of our supporters and community, we have created lasting change.