YWCA Northeast Kansas is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Our Programs

We provide transformative services in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking; early childhood education, youth services, and leadership and inclusion initiatives.

  • Supporting Survivors

    Services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking.

    Center for Safety and Empowerment

  • Strengthening Families

    Affordable, high quality childcare from early childhood through elementary school.

    Youth Services

  • Empowering Women

    Courses to empower women leaders at all stages of their career.

    Leadership Academy

Take Action

Established in 1887, YWCA Northeast Kansas is a unique and vital community resource in the greater Topeka community committed to eliminating racism and empowering women. Not only does YWCA Northeast Kansas provide crucial services to women, children, and families – we are widely recognized as a thought leader on the issues of racial justice and the advancement of women.

  • Advocacy

    We are creating a more just world through advocacy efforts focused on justice and equity.

  • Trainings and Community Education

    YWCA offers tailored trainings, presentations, and educational programs.

  • Racial Justice Programs

    A variety of programs from a monthly book club to an annual community-wide challenge.

Support Our Mission Today

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Your gift empowers women, children and families in northeast Kansas. Make a difference with a one-time contribution or sustain the mission monthly.

Reach Out ↘

YWCA Northeast Kansas provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.

  • I Need Help

    Get in touch with our main office or Center for Safety and Empowerment to see how we can support you.

  • I Want To Help

    Join YWCA in our work to support survivors, strengthen families, and build a stronger community.

Community Impact ↘

3,981

CSE Advocates answered 3,981 hotline calls in the last year.

97.9%

of survey respondents say they are better prepared to respond to domestic violence and sexual assault situations after attending a training or presentation. 

1,738

From January to June, 116 dedicated volunteers contributed 1,738 hours of service to our programs.

What’s Happening

The latest updates from YWCA Northeast Kansas

Support our mission for gender equity and racial justice ↘

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Provides art and STEM+ supplies for classrooms.

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Purchases period products for survivors

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Helps with one night of emergency shelter.

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Every donation makes an impact!