Upcoming Events

Tribute to Women

Celebrate the strong women you know!



The YWCA presents the Katharine F. Erskine Award at its annual Tribute to Women event to a select group of women who have made outstanding contributions in their professions and communities, and have demonstrated their commitment to racial justice and gender equity. Don't miss out!

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Blog

YWCA Dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ Community


During a time when organizations are retracting support from the LGBTQIA+ community, it is our steadfast commitment to our mission that allows the YWCA to maintain unwavering dedication.


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Advocacy

Domestic Violence Bills

H. 1547/S.1077: An act to improve protections relative to domestic violence Learn more


H1399/S1079 An Act Relative to Controlling and Abusive Litigation. Learn more


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.


Women Empowerment Bills

ERA: Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.

Fight and get the Equal Rights Amendment into the Constitution. Take action.


#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

Massachusetts needs access to affordable, high-quality early education and care.

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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

What's Happening at the YW

YouthConnect

FREE Summer Program 

Monday–Thursday | 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.


This summer, every day is a CELEBRATION! Join YWCA Central Mass and YouthConnect Worcester for fun-filled evenings of themed activities along with recreational swim, basketball, and so much more!

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Fitness in the Parks

June 10 – August 30, 2024


Worcester Fitness in the Parks is a FREE 12-week program presented by the City of Worcester Department of Health and Human Services and Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, in partnership with the YMCA of Central Massachusetts and YWCA Central Massachusetts. The goal of this program is to create a healthier Worcester by providing residents with opportunities to engage in active living and community building.

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We are hiring!

Join our team and make a difference in the community! With several positions open, there's no better time to join us and do meaningful work that uplifts our community.


Apply now and become a catalyst for positive change.

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Mark Your Calendar

June: Pride Month

June 3: National Gun Violence Awareness Day

June 15: LGBTQ+ Equal Pay Day

June 19: Juneteenth

Looking Ahead

July: Disability Pride Month

July: Minority Mental Health Month

July 2: Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act

July 4: Independence Day 

July 9: Black Women's Equal Pay Day

ELIMINATING RACISM. EMPOWERING WOMEN. 

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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.