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
Young Women’s
Leadership Alliance
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
Rising Outstanding
Woman Award
Invest in women’s professional development in social justice
Pat Asch Fellowship for Social Justice for women over 50
News and Resources for Empowering Women
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.…
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…
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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…