Upcoming Events

Tribute to Women

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.

We've announced our award recipients! Check them out!

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YWeTalk: Youth Civic Engagement

August 21 | 5:30pm | YWCA

join us THIS WEDNESDAY for this unique opportunity that will offer youth a platform to engage in enlightening conversations with current and former elected officials in a shared learning space.

All are welcome. We encourage youth and their families to RSVP! Youth organizations in Worcester County are encouraged to bring their participating youth to our event.

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New Board President!

YWCA Central Massachusetts is pleased to announce the election of Monica Thomas-Bonnick to a two-year term as President of the agency’s Board of Directors. Monica is Vice President and Lending Officer at Webster Five and serves as the Executive Director/Treasurer of the Webster Five Foundation. She has served on the YWCA Board since 2019. Thomas-Bonnick will lead the 23-member board, which sets strategic direction and policy to guide the YWCA’s work in eliminating racism and empowering women.

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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.

Domestic Violence Bills

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

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

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

Girls CHOICE Program

This FREE program runs weekly for middle and high school girls in Worcester. Girls CHOICE provides a community of young women who support each other and fosters ongoing positive impacts.

Our goal is to create a network of strong, educated, and financially independent women who will inspire and uplift future generations

Transformations Program

Transformations is a FREE year-long rite of passage program for Black girls, ages 12-14 or in middle school. The program provides positive social, emotional, and cultural identity development that enables Black girls to:

• Thrive spiritually, mentally, and physically

• Recognize their gifts

• Understand that they are valued and

empowered

Girls Promoting Safety (GPS)

Girls Promoting Safety (GPS) is a strength based violence prevention education program. GPS meets once a week during

your enrichment period. We cover

topics including; communication skills,

assertiveness, conflict resolution, healthy

relationships, stress management,

and more, through games, activities,

discussions, and videos.

Fitness in the Parks!

September 16 – October 11, 2024

Worcester Fitness in the Parks is a FREE 4- 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.

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School Supply Donations

It's #BacktoSchool time and we are collecting school supplies!

Please drop off donations at our front desk or shop using our Back to School registry.

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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

August 24: Voter registration deadline for MA State Primary

August 26: Vote by mail application deadline for MA State Primary

August 26: Women's Equality Day

Looking Ahead

September 2: Labor Day

September 3: MA State Primary Election

September 15: Beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 24: Tribute to Women Event

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.