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The YWCA Greater Baltimore Area promotes women's economic empowerment and racial justice... Providing children with safe places to learn and grow
The YWCA Greater Baltimore Area promotes women's economic empowerment and racial justice... Helping homeless women and families gain housing and financial stability.
The YWCA Greater Baltimore Area promotes women's economic empowerment and racial justice... Mentoring and inspiring young women to become future leaders.
The YWCA Greater Baltimore Area promotes women's economic empowerment and racial justice... Advocating for racial justice and promoting community dialogue.

Did You Know...

Children accounted for over 60% of the homeless served in Baltimore City emergency shelters and transitional housing programs last year. The YWCA sheltered 56 of those children and their families.  With your help, we can do more.

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Our mission

Founded in 1883, the YWCA Greater Baltimore is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Our programs

The YWCA’s current programs including supportive housing for homeless women and families and affordable childcare for working families in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County, and northern Anne Arundel County. Upcoming programs will address racial justice and women’s economic advancement.

Our Giving Campaign Numbers Are:

Maryland Charity Campaign
(MCC) #8068
Combined Charity Campaign
(CCC) #8068
Combined Federal Campaign
(CFC) #92318

Community Partners

News

10 Women Honored for Leadership at 9th Annual Leader Lunch Celebration

Baltimore, Md., May 10, 2012

Ten area women with diverse backgrounds and a range of ages were honored May 4 at the YWCA Greater Baltimore’s ninth annual Leader Lunch. This year, the theme was “Celebrating Women & Their Work” to acknowledge leadership in the workplace and in the community.

The luncheon has been the YWCA’s signature fundraiser since its inception with proceeds going directly to the association’s projects. They include transitional housing for women and their families, permanent supportive housing for single chronically homeless women, and affordable childcare and before- and after-school care for low-income families. Learn more by visiting our Programs page.

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