Happy New Year

As we step into 2026, we carry forward a powerful truth: change happens because people like you refuse to accept injustice. Together, we are eliminating racism, empowering women, and strengthening our communities. We come together, stay strong, take action, and work toward peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for everyone.

We are committed to building a future where every woman and girl is safe, supported, and recognized, and to ending violence through empowerment, education, and collective action. This year, let’s advance progress, strengthen partnerships, and improve systems to ensure opportunity is accessible to all.

We look forward to a year of courage, hope, and meaningful progress.

Let’s make 2026 a year of real change!

Support

WHY I Support the YWCA

For Jennifer Safford, the YWCA is more than just an organization. It is a place that has shaped her family, her career, and her community for over 25 years. It takes a community working together to provide the programs, services, safe spaces, and sense of home that the YWCA gives to people across Central Massachusetts.

Learn more about Jennifer and her YW story!

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Honor Women of Worcester

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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Donor-Advised Funds

Make a Donor-Advised Fund Gift:

Name: YWCA Central Massachusetts

Federal Tax ID: 04-2105873

Mailing Address: 1 Salem Sq, Worcester, MA 01608

Your generosity helps us continue life-changing programs that support women and families in Central Massachusetts.

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The YWCA Online Merch Store

Show your support in style—shop our brand-new online store featuring YWCA t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and more!

Every purchase helps power our mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and strengthen communities. New items will be added so check back often!

Shop now and wear your support proudly!

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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.

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

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.

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

Women Empowerment Bills

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. Learn More.

Child Care

Common Start: An Act providing affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth (S.301 / H.489)Take Action

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