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International organization for women
The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) is a nonprofit organization with a focus on empowerment, leadership, and rights of women, young women, and
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Topics referred to by the same term
Look up YWCA in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The YWCA is an association supporting women and girls. YWCA or Y.W.C.A. may also refer to: Y.W.C.A. Hioe
YWCA_(disambiguation)
Worldwide youth organization
include the YWCA, and the Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA). The YWCA is independent of the YMCA, but a few local and national YMCA and YWCA associations
YMCA
Nonprofit organization
YWCA USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the American division of the YWCA. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and focuses on women's
YWCA_USA
Historic women's building in Japantown, San Francisco
The Japanese YWCA Building is a historic structure in Japantown, San Francisco, California. Originally constructed for the a Japanese American chapter
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Swedish organization
The YWCA-YMCA of Sweden (Swedish: KFUK-KFUM Sverige) is the Swedish branch of the YMCA and the YWCA. It was established in 1966 following a merger of
YWCA-YMCA_of_Sweden
United States historic place
The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Worcester, now the YWCA of Central Massachusetts, was founded in 1885 in Worcester, Massachusetts. The
YWCA_of_Central_Massachusetts
American civil rights activist (1907–2005)
10, 2005) was an American racial justice activist and YWCA leader. Claytor served on the YWCA national board for decades, developing an explicitly racial
Helen_J._Claytor
Historic women's building in California
The YWCA Building, formerly the West Oakland Center of YWCA, is a historic Young Women's Christian Association building in Oakland, California designed
YWCA Building (Oakland, California)
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Historic women's building in Washington
The YWCA Building, now the Chateau Yakima, is a historic Young Women's Christian Association building in downtown Yakima, Washington. It was completed
YWCA Building (Yakima, Washington)
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American activist (1912–2010)
long association with the YWCA began in a Girl Reserve Club in Rankin organized under the auspices of the Pittsburgh YWCA. An enthusiastic participant
Dorothy_Height
United States historic place
The YWCA of Duluth is a former YWCA building in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It was designed by architects Frederick German and Anton Werner Lignell
YWCA_of_Duluth
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
The Crane House and Historic YWCA is a federal-style home located at 110 Orange Road in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey. The house has had a rich history
Crane_House_and_Historic_YWCA
United States historic place
of Historic Places. YWCA Mahoning Valley, formerly known as YWCA Youngstown, occupies the building. YWCA Youngstown merged with YWCA Warren on May 1, 2018
YWCA_Youngstown
The Boston Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) (est.1866) was founded in Boston, Massachusetts, "to aid the young working-women of Boston, without
YWCA_Boston
American architect and engineer (1872–1957)
including a number of buildings for the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) and Mills College. In many of her structures, Morgan pioneered the aesthetic
Julia_Morgan
United States historic place
The YWCA Building at 1040 Richards Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, popularly called the Richards Street Y, is now officially named Laniākea, which means 'open
YWCA_Building_(Honolulu)
Prayer authored by American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr
difference. The prayer has achieved very wide distribution, spreading through the YWCA and other groups in the 1930s, and in Alcoholics Anonymous and related organizational
Serenity_Prayer
United States historic place
The Phyllis Wheatley YWCA is a Young Women's Christian Association building in Washington, D.C., that was designed by architects Shroeder & Parish and
Phyllis_Wheatley_YWCA
is a list of notable YWCA buildings. YWCA buildings are prominent in many cities. Grand Central Hotel, a.k.a. Grand Central YWCA, Grand Hotel, Grand Central
List_of_YWCA_buildings
Building belonging to an American organization for women
The Harlem YWCA in New York, USA, was founded in 1905, moving to its own premises in 1921. It played an important role in developing training and careers
Harlem_YWCA
YWCA Greater Los Angeles is a charitable organization with a focus on addressing issues of poverty, homelessness, domestic violence and skills training
YWCA_Greater_Los_Angeles
Historic building in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
The Williams Avenue YWCA, also known as the Billy Webb Elks Lodge, is an historic building in north Portland, Oregon. Listed on the National Register of
Billy_Webb_Elks_Lodge
Historic house in Wyoming, United States
Nagle Warren Mansion, also known as Cheyenne YWCA Building, is a residence and former YWCA with three buildings located in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming
Nagle_Warren_Mansion
YWCA of Greater Portland is a charitable organization with a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity
YWCA_of_Greater_Portland
American activist
World YWCA. A native New Yorker, she started working for the US YWCA in New York City in 1935 and later became the General Secretary of the YWCA in Manchester
Elizabeth_Palmer_(activist)
English netball player and coach
partner Michael Timmins. Neville began her senior netball playing career with YWCA Bury. Neville was just one of several England netball internationals to get
Tracey_Neville
Historic women's building in Fresno, California
The YWCA Building is a historic 1922 building in Fresno, California which later became part of the Marjaree Mason Center. Julia Morgan, the first female
YWCA Building (Fresno, California)
YWCA_Building_(Fresno,_California)
Nudity in American public indoor pools
swimming pools in YWCAs were built in 1905 in Buffalo, New York and Montgomery, Alabama. A pool soon became standard in city YWCA buildings. The suits
Nude swimming in US indoor pools
Nude_swimming_in_US_indoor_pools
United States historic place
The former Zanesville YWCA, located at 49 North 6th Street in Zanesville, Ohio, United States, is an historic building built in 1926 for members of the
Zanesville_YWCA
Women's building complex in Georgia
The YWCA Building Complex is a set of three historic Young Women's Christian Association buildings in Athens, Georgia. They were added to the National
YWCA Building Complex (Athens, Georgia)
YWCA_Building_Complex_(Athens,_Georgia)
Office skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
345. "Empire.html". YWCA of the USA. July 1, 1998. Archived from the original on July 1, 1998. Retrieved April 25, 2021. YWCA of the U.S.A. Empire State
Empire_State_Building
Local YWCA in a historic building
The YWCA Building is a historic Young Women's Christian Association building Bellingham, Washington that was completed in 1915. It was added to the National
YWCA Building (Bellingham, Washington)
YWCA_Building_(Bellingham,_Washington)
United States historic place
The YWCA Building in Peoria, Illinois was built in 1928. It was designed by Hewitt, Emerson & Gregg. The building was listed on the National Register of
YWCA Building (Peoria, Illinois)
YWCA_Building_(Peoria,_Illinois)
Charitable organization in Hong Kong
founded the Hong Kong branch of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) in 1918, and two years later was elected founding.." Dewolf, Christopher
Chinese_YMCA_of_Hong_Kong
Davis served as a Director on the National Board of the YWCA; President, Georgia State YWCA; President, Georgia Synodical Auxiliary Presbyterian Church;
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American writer (c. 1753–1784)
commemorated on the Boston Women's Heritage Trail. The Phyllis Wheatley YWCA in Washington, D.C., and the Phillis Wheatley High School in Houston, Texas
Phillis_Wheatley
Indian politician, political strategist and sports administrator
Police Service (IPS) officer from Tamil Nadu. He completed his schooling at YWCA and Ramakrishna Mission School in Tiruchirappalli, where he developed a passion
Aadhav_Arjuna
Canadian politician (born 1973)
dedication and service to the community." In 2022, Fairclough was awarded the YWCA Cambridge Women of Distinction Awards' "The Courage of COVID" for her role
Lee_Fairclough
American social worker and activist
spent over 40 years as an organizer and community service worker for the YWCA. She began as a community organizer and worked her way up to the labor division
Eleanor_Gladys_Copenhaver
United States historic place
The YWCA, Phillis Wheatley Branch in St. Louis, Missouri is a building dating from 1927. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984
YWCA,_Phillis_Wheatley_Branch
Summer camp in Oregon, United States
Founded in 1936 (first camp sessions in 1937), the camp was run by the YWCA of Greater Portland until September, 2013, when the camp program was acquired
Camp_Westwind
United States historic place
heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, the Studio Club was run by the YWCA and housed some 10,000 women during its 59-year existence. It was the home
Hollywood_Studio_Club
United States historic place
Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles near downtown. It was built in 1913 as a YWCA home for young working women. The house was built by William A. Clark (1839–1925)
Mary Andrews Clark Memorial Home
Mary_Andrews_Clark_Memorial_Home
United States historic place
YWCA is a historic YWCA located in downtown Evansville, Indiana. It was built in 1924, and is a three-story, Tudor Revival style red brick clubhouse on
YWCA_(Evansville,_Indiana)
British Girl Guiding and YWCA executive
Malcolm (12 February 1873 – 1 May 1934) was a YWCA executive, who was instrumental in developing the YWCA section of the early Girl Guide Association (GGA)
Helen_Malcolm
Country north of the Caribbean
Garden Club, the Carver Garden Club, the International Garden Club and the YWCA Garden Club. They reasoned that other flowers grown there—such as the bougainvillea
The_Bahamas
Federal holiday in the United States
the soldiers' graves in Flanders. Inspired by the poem, YWCA worker Moina Michael attended a YWCA Overseas War Secretaries' conference three years later
Memorial_Day
Japanese educator
World War II. She served as the first Japanese National Secretary of the YWCA of Japan and founded Keisen University. Kawai was born on July 29, 1877,
Kawai_Michi
English philanthropist (1816–1888)
good jobs and to travel to the colonies. The YWCA would help to support these emigrants. In 1884 the YWCA was restructured – up to that point, London had
Mary_Jane_Kinnaird
Building in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Built in 1914, the YWCA Building is a historic building in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington. The structure is listed on the National Register of
YWCA_Building_(Seattle)
Organization
Women's Christian Association of the Philippines (YWCA of the Philippines) is an autonomous member of World YWCA. The association was established in the Philippines
Young Women's Christian Association of the Philippines
Young_Women's_Christian_Association_of_the_Philippines
American tennis player (born 1980)
Caesars Tennis Classic Achievement Award Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No. 83) YWCA GLA Phenomenal Woman of the Year Award WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the
Venus_Williams
United States historic place
Young Women's Christian Association at 310 E. Charles St. is a historic YWCA building located at Muncie, Indiana. It was built in 1925, and is a three-story
YWCA_(Muncie,_Indiana)
United States historic place
The YWCA Boston building is a historic building located at 140 Clarendon Street in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The 13-story brick-faced
YWCA Boston building (Clarendon Street)
YWCA_Boston_building_(Clarendon_Street)
Conference center in California, U.S.
conference center originally built for the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA). It is located on the western tip of the Monterey Peninsula in Pacific Grove
Asilomar_Conference_Grounds
February 1890 – 27 July 1936) was the first Chinese leader of the Chinese YWCA, holding office from 1925 to 1936. Ding Shujing was born in Linqing, Shandong
Ding_Shujing
American social worker
(Chinese: 耿丽淑 – Geng Lishu; 6 March 1896 – 12 February 1995) was an American YWCA worker who spent most of her life as a social worker in Shanghai, China,
Talitha_Gerlach
United States historic place
Kensington Branch of the Philadelphia YWCA is a historic YWCA building located in the Hugh neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in
Kensington Branch of the Philadelphia YWCA
Kensington_Branch_of_the_Philadelphia_YWCA
The YWCA-Rolling Bay route was a shipping route that originated from Seattle, Washington. The route included stops on the east side of Bainbridge Island
YWCA-Rolling_Bay_Route
United States historic place
Lincoln YWCA Building is a historic three-story building in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built in 1932 for the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), and
Lincoln_YWCA_Building
School in Hong Kong
The Y.W.C.A. Hioe Tjo Yoeng College (HTYC; Chinese: 基督教女青年會丘佐榮中學) is a Hong Kong secondary school. A coeducational school subsidised by the government
Y.W.C.A. Hioe Tjo Yoeng College
Y.W.C.A._Hioe_Tjo_Yoeng_College
American religious writer (1884–1972)
(August 25, 1884 – July 8, 1972) was an American theologian, writer, and YWCA national staff member from 1919 to 1944. Wygal was born in Springfield, Missouri
Winnifred_Wygal
American scholar of religion
(1992), with her dissertation focusing on the Black women's branch of the YWCA in New York in the first half of the 20th century. Her dissertation became
Judith_Weisenfeld
American art museum in California
Christian Association (YWCA) in 1929. YWCAs provided important spaces for women to a part of the urban environment. The Riverside YWCA was purchased by the
Riverside_Art_Museum
American business executive (born 1969)
100 Young Innovators" by MIT Technology Review, and the following year the YWCA gave her an award for outstanding achievement in business. In 2009, Su was
Lisa_Su
American radio host, executive (born 1949)
original on 2018-07-21. Retrieved 2018-07-21. "YWCA Academy of Women Achievers - YWCA of Greater Atlanta". YWCA of Greater Atlanta. Retrieved 2018-07-21. "Valerie
Valerie_Jackson
New Zealand welfare worker, administrator, and feminist
1886 – 15 February 1971) was a New Zealand welfare worker, educator, and YWCA administrator. Begg was born in Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand, one of
Jean_Begg
Historic house and women's building in Fresno, California
died. In 1950, the YWCA of Fresno bought the house to serve as an activity center for the adjacent YWCA Building. In 1979, the YWCA opened the Marjaree
Einstein House (Fresno, California)
Einstein_House_(Fresno,_California)
1912 tornado in Saskatchewan, Canada
Church, [the Knox Presbyterian Church, the First Methodist,] the library, the YWCA [and YMCA], and numerous other downtown buildings; in the warehouse district
Regina_Cyclone
American non-profit executive
1981) was an American non-profit executive. In addition to her work with the YWCA and City University of New York (CUNY), she was the founder of the United
Mary_Shotwell_Ingraham
American suffragist
Christian Association (YWCA), where she held various roles before pursuing further studies at Columbia University. She returned to the YWCA and later became
Eleanor_Gwinnell_Coit
Religious worker, clubwoman, activist (1864–1943)
clubwoman, active in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) and the YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association). Emma Sarah Connor (or Conner) was
Emma_S._Ransom
– June 14, 1951) was an American heiress and society figure, as well as YWCA president and board member. She was the daughter of Frederick Billings and
Mary_Billings_French
American socialite and philanthropist (1874–1948)
Association (YWCA) of Providence in Rhode Island. Later, she was active in the YWCA of New York. From 1918 to 1936 she held active service in the YWCA, though
Abby_Aldrich_Rockefeller
American basketball referee
Tidewater Community College respectively; a 2014 Men Who Empower Award from the YWCA of South Hampton Roads; and the 2014 Black Men Rock 2 Award from Tidewater
Tony_Brothers
Egyptian educator, feminist, suffragist, and temperance worker (1881–1942)
Training Center, founder of the Egyptian Young Women's Christian Association YWCA, and a founding member of the Egyptian Feminist Union (EFU). Regina Wissa
Regina_Khayatt
American activist with the African-American women's suffrage movement (1867–1923)
Elizabeth Jackson (1867–1923), was an African-American female suffrage activist, YWCA leader and writer. She worked with the Northeast Federation of Colored Women's
Mary_E._Jackson
American YWCA staff member (1880–1959)
was an American staff member of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA). She worked in Moscow and Petrograd during the Russian Provisional Government
Bessie_Boies_Cotton
United States historic place
The YWCA Site is an archaeological site in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. National
YWCA_Site
2009 South Korean television series
meetings. The Seoul chapter of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) criticized the series for being the epitome of materialism and the Cinderella
Boys Over Flowers (2009 TV series)
Boys_Over_Flowers_(2009_TV_series)
List of buildings and structures by Julia Morgan
the Hearst publishing family and the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) employed Morgan as their primary architect. She also designed a number of
List_of_works_by_Julia_Morgan
American philanthropist (1910–1997)
Association (YWCA), carrying on the tradition from her mother who was also involved with the organization. In 1951 she joined the YWCA National Board
Mary_French_Rockefeller
American social reformer and YWCA leader 1873 - 1923
YWCA by being appointed to the American Committee of the YWCA in Chicago. She held several positions that involved travel and promotion of the YWCA,
Florence_Simms
Fijian feminist and anti-nuclear activist
she became head girl. Rokotuivuna was the first staff member of the Fiji YWCA, which had been established by two Australians, Ruth Lechte and Anne S. Walker
Amelia_Rokotuivuna
American suffragist and YWCA leader (1891–1968)
Ruth Logan Roberts (1891 – 1968) was a suffragist, activist, YWCA leader, and host of a salon in Harlem, New York City. Ruth Logan Roberts was born in
Ruth_Logan_Roberts
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 2018 to 2025
"Janet Austin takes lessons learned as head of YWCA to Government House and Lieutenant-Governor job". "YWCA Metro Vancouver CEO is B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor"
Janet_Austin
Policewoman in Portland, Oregon, US (1860–1957)
exposition preparations, women's groups, including the Travelers Aid Society, the YWCA, and many local secular and religious organizations, made plans to prevent
Lola_Baldwin
American pediatrician
at a settlement house in Cincinnati. In 1918, she joined the staff of the YWCA, organizing Black college students. Lealtad resigned in protest at racial
Catharine_Deaver_Lealtad
about 200 Scout camps across Canada. Big Cove YMCA Camp, Nova Scotia, Canada YWCA Camp Davern, Maberly, Ontario, Canada YMCA Wanakita, Haliburton, Ontario
List_of_summer_camps
US non-profit organization
group that met at a local YWCA. The organization was originally named YWCA and Me after its association with the local YWCA and the name was later shortened
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Y-ME_National_Breast_Cancer_Organization
Black entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist (1867–1919)
death, Walker was a member of the Committee of Management of the Harlem YWCA, influencing the development of training in beauty skills to young women
Madam_C._J._Walker
American architect (1873–1961)
– Beaumont Medical Building, 3714–3726 Washington Ave, St. Louis 1927 – YWCA, Phillis Wheatley Branch, 2709 Locust St, St. Louis 1928 – St. Louis Maternity
Louis_LaBeaume
Founder of Youth For Understanding (born 1907)
from the University of Michigan in 1943. Andresen began her work with the YWCA in Detroit and also became the director of Camp Talahi. During the rest of
Rachel_Andresen
First Black female graduate of University of Pittsburgh
Georgia. She was the executive director of the Centre Avenue branch of the YWCA in Pittsburgh. Walls was a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, and
Jean_Hamilton_Walls
Former slum in Hong Kong
TWGH Wong Fut Nam College Wa Ying College Yew Chung International School Y.W.C.A. Hioe Tjo Yoeng College Former French International School of Hong Kong
Kowloon_Walled_City
Chinese-American museum in San Francisco, California
Commercial Street. Chinatown YWCA "CHSA headquarters relocated from Adler, Commercial, and Broadway." In 1916, the first Chinatown YWCA branch was established
Chinese Historical Society of America
Chinese_Historical_Society_of_America
American social worker
13, 1892 – 1979) was an American social worker, educator, researcher, and YWCA administrator, best known for her work on employment. Colson was born in
Myra_Colson_Callis
American lawyer, and CEO
Margaret Mitchell is an American lawyer, and the chief executive officer of YWCA USA. Mitchell received a bachelor's degree in mass communications from Hampton
Margaret Mitchell (chief executive)
Margaret_Mitchell_(chief_executive)
Aspect of political history
Retrieved 23 November 2025. "Advocacy Agenda — YWCA". YWCA. Retrieved 23 November 2025. "Advocacy Agenda — YWCA". YWCA. Retrieved 23 November 2025. Mill, John
Christianity_and_politics
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Lord Krishna
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Excellent
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Absorbed in the Lord
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Musical instrument, Ankle bells
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Anglicized form of Hebrew Ach'ab, AHAB means "brother of father; uncle." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Israel, the husband of Jezebel.
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Servant of the Giver of Might and Glory
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Heart, Sweet heart
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