EMPOWER WOMEN

YWCA Richmond is dedicated to empowering women and eliminating racism by providing the following core programs that promote racial, social and economic equity for women, girls and their families.

Create leadership opportunities

YWCA Richmond offers leadership opportunities for women of all ages to promote gender equity.

Empower RVA Teens Peer Educator Program

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Young Women’s
Leadership Alliance

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Recognize women’s leadership and achievements

Since 1980, YWCA Richmond has been a pioneer in recognizing women leaders and celebrating their achievements in creating lasting community impact via our annual Outstanding Women Awards.

Outstanding Women
Awards

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Rising Outstanding
Woman Award

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Invest in women’s professional development in social justice


Pat Asch Fellowship for Social Justice for women over 50

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YWCA Pat Asch

News and Resources for Empowering Women

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43rd Outstanding Women Awards Celebration

Rewatch YWCA Richmond’s OWA Celebration On May 4, 2023, we had much to celebrate at our 43rd Annual Outstanding Women Awards.…

YWCA ON SCOTUS & GUN SAFETY POLICIES IG

Gun violence is a major threat to the lives of our families and community

The public health crisis of domestic violence is deeply interconnected with the widespread rise of gun violence in our communities. Over 4.5 million…

ROWA 2023 Dionne Henderson [Final]

Meet Dionne Henderson, 2023 ROWA winner

Dionne Henderson is a native of Richmond, VA, and a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and the University of Virginia where she…