From story time to play time, the staff at the YWCA Early Learning Center are hard at work every day creating a safe, nurturing environment for our littlest community members to thrive. YWCA Northeast Kansas knows that affordable, high quality childcare is the cornerstone of a strong community, and we are committed to empowering women… Continue Reading Meet the ELC Team!
Volunteers play a crucial role in our work, and we’re excited for you to meet our new Volunteer & Administrative Coordinator, Alex Williams! Alex is from Topeka, and she currently lives in Lawrence, where she attended the University of Kansas. She has strong ties in our community and a strong commitment to YWCA’s mission and… Continue Reading Meet Alex: YWCA Volunteer Coordinator
If you read the news at all this year, you know that reproductive rights were a major headline. Kansans made history as the first state to vote on the right to abortion after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. YWCA stood true to its mission and history as a leader… Continue Reading YWCA Answers the Call for Justice
“The YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women starts with our youngest family members. The economic security, safety, and health of our families are the core of YWCA’s mission.” -Beth, YWCA Early Learning Center parent YWCA empowers our youngest community members Working families throughout the region rely on YWCA to provide safe and affordable… Continue Reading YWCA Strengthens Families
“There are absolutely not enough words to express how grateful and thankful I am for my advocates at the Day Center…Thank you for showing me love, kindness, peacefulness, acceptance, and hope. They gave me every tool I needed, and believed in and supported me the whole way. It feels so good to breathe and to… Continue Reading YWCA Supports Survivors