Established in 1858, YWCA has been a voice for  issues of the underserved community, but that was only the beginning of more than 150 years of active advocacy and programming for  economic empowerment. YWCA was the first to pioneer employment bureaus for women and child care centers. We also led the push for the eight-hour workday, the elimination of child labor, and creation of a minimum wage.

With our support, underserved communities are able to overcome barriers and find resources to increase economic security and opportunity.

YWCA provides the tools to gain your own economic independence.