The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
For over a century, the YWCA has spoken out and taken action on behalf of women and girls.
Over 2 million people participate each year in YWCA programs at more than 1,200 locations across the U.S. Worldwide, the YWCA serves more than 25 million women and girls in 125 countries.
YWCA Greensboro offers a full selection of programs and services for women and families
Pregnant women and their partners are invited to take our adult childbirth education classes. The classes are taught by certified instructors and provide health information for women, newborn care information, breastfeeding education and support, a hospital tour and a meal during the class.
We have an onsite Emergency Family Shelter for homeless women and families. In the shelter families receive meals, case management, and a safe place to stay.
Passion to Purse is a comprehensive program designed to educate women in the process of starting and maintaining successful micro-enterprises through training, mentoring, coaching and support.
Supporting teen moms to finish school, grow as a positive responsive parents, and make plans for the future.
Reading program for teen moms and their children promoting a positive parent-child interaction.
Working with young women aged 20 to 30, YWCA staff offer childbirth education, doula support, case management, and peer group education during pregnancy and beyond.