Upcoming Events

Tribute to Women

September 30 | 3:00 - 5:30 PM | AC Hotel

Join us for a vibrant mid-afternoon reception as we celebrate the 2025 Erskine Award recipients!

Enjoy cocktails and delicious small bites then hear directly from our recipients during a special panel conversation on leadership, equity, and impact.

Tickets and sponsorships are available

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Pride Flag Raising

August 20 | 4:00 PM | YWCA

Join YWCA Central Massachusetts for a Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at 4PM celebrating unity, visibility, and community — followed by the LGBTQIA+ Candidates Forum at 5:45PM at the YWCA featuring Worcester School Committee and City Council candidates.

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Support

There is power in your support.

Nonprofits like the YWCA, especially those grounded in racial and gender equity, are navigating real challenges. As public conversations shift and funding becomes harder to secure, programs that serve women, girls, and communities of color are increasingly at risk.

Your gift ensures that someone in crisis can find safety, a young girl can find her voice, and a family can find the stability they need to move forward. We can’t do this without you. Truly.

Every dollar you give fuels dreams, creates opportunities, and builds a stronger future for all.

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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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Back to School Donations

Back to School is around the corner! Help the children in our programs start the year strong. We’re collecting new backpacks and school supplies to ensure every child is ready to learn.

Drop off donations at:

YWCA Central Massachusetts

1 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608

Questions? Call 508-767-2505 ext.108

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 S2934: Domestic violence victims' protections for all employees. 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

The Massachusetts Survivors Act creates alternative and resentencing avenues for survivors of family violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking whose transgressions were connected to their abuse.

Bill H.2031/S.1281 : An Act Relative to Domestic Violence Police Reports and Confidentiality This bill establishes a task force to study and create recommendations around updating MA’s secrecy law around sexual assault and domestic violence-related police reports.

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.

What's Happening at the YW

Girls CHOICE

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.

Weekly discussions and activities on:

Financial Empowerment
Healthy relationships
Advocacy
Restorative Practices
Self Care
And more!

TRANSFORMATIONS

Transformations is a FREE year-long rite of passage program for Black girls, ages 12-14. 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

Family Fun Fridays

Join us every Friday for FREE fun!

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!

Invest in your Health

Ready to crush your fitness goals? At the YWCA, we believe wellness is more than just physical fitness—it’s about creating a balanced, healthy life for everyone in our community.

Now, signing up for a membership is easier than ever—do it online in just a few clicks!

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We are Hiring!

Looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join our team and make a difference! We have a variety of great positions available and are eager to find passionate individuals like you. Don’t wait—apply today!

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Mark Your Calendar

August: National Black Owned Business Month

August 28: Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Pay Day

Looking Ahead

Sept. 15-Oct. 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

September 16: National Voter Registration Day

September 18: International Equal Pay Day

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.