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
42nd Outstanding Women Awards Celebration
Rewatch YWCA Richmond’s OWA Celebration On May 10, 2022, we had much to celebrate. We held our 42nd Annual Outstanding Women…
Shining with The Sprout School
Childcare accessibility is one of the major hurdles that directly influences women’s economic security, particularly for Black, Indigenous,…
YWCA Richmond Statement on the Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade
Today, the Supreme Court has released its official decision, overturning the federal right to abortion and opening the door for states to ban…