YWCA RICHMOND
is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, and DIGNITY for all.
I am a survivor and I want help.
I’m an allied service provider and I need resources.
I want to learn about childcare at The Sprout School.
I want to volunteer.
I want to participate in empowering women and eliminating racism.
GET HELP
If you or someone you know needs immediate help, text or call the regional EmpowerNet hotline at any time. Services available for non-English speakers with the support of a language line.
You are not alone. We are here to help.
YWCA serves all people regardless of race, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ethnicity, immigration status, faith, sexual orientation, disability, or English language ability in the Greater Richmond region. All services are free and confidential.
RESOURCES
What is sexual violence?
Sexual Violence is defined as any unwanted sexual contact. This contact can range from verbal behavior to forced intercourse. Some examples of sexual…
Make a Safety Plan
In any emergency, how would you respond? How would you prepare your children for it? How would your children respond if “something happened to mommy…
What is domestic violence?
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors used by one individual intended to exert power and control over another individual in the context…
WHAT WE DO
YWCA Richmond is dedicated to empowering women and eliminating racism by providing the following core services:
- Provide comprehensive services to support domestic and sexual violence survivors in the Greater Richmond and Chesterfield areas.
- Provide educational programs for violence prevention.
- Advocate for social justice and racial equity in our community.
- Provide quality early childhood education through the Sprout School.
OUR IMPACT
10,345
calls answered at the regional EmpowerNet hotline
300
outstanding women recognized over 41 years for exceptional leadership in our region
2,900
people joined us for the 21 Day Racial Equity Challenge
22
infants and toddlers enrolled in new classrooms at the Sprout School at Bainbridge
GET INVOLVED
Take an active part in promoting a more equal and just society with YWCA Richmond.