Our Mission

YWCA IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN, AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

This YWCA mission statement was adopted by YWCA USA General Assembly in 2009.

To fulfill our mission, YWCA Madison:

Advances race & gender equity to create a more inclusive community.
Helps people improve their financial situations through job training & transportation.
Supports women and families in housing & shelter.
Offers school and community restorative justice programming.

YWCA Madison Values:

Humanity, Community, Growth, Restoration

Our Vision

YWCA Madison envisions a community where people of all racial, ethnic, socio-economic and gender groups are valued and included, and discrimination and injustice are eliminated. To this end, the YWCA Madison provides leadership in our community to create social change for all racial, ethnic, gender and economic groups. Through YWCA programming and collaborative initiatives, individuals, families and the community at large are empowered to greatly improve quality of life.

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About YWCA Madison

Through YWCA programming and collaborative initiatives, individuals, families and the community at large are empowered to improve quality of life.

Our CEO

Vanessa McDowell is a Madison native and has been deeply committed to the serving of the Greater Madison community.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is the governing body responsible for working with the CEO.

Our Staff

Our staff is creative, collaborative, smart, dedicated and inspired as we seek to build a more inclusive and just world.

Employment Opportunities

If you’re passionate about eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all, we want you on our team!

Brief History of YWCA Madison

In 1906 a group of women at the Women’s Club discussed organizing a YWCA in Madison. Today, YWCA Madison Is STILL On A Mission.