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’sLeadership 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 WomenAwards
Rising OutstandingWoman Award
We are no longer accepting applications for the Pat Asch Fellowship.
We are honored to celebrate the sisterhood that the Pat Asch Fellowship created for this special group of women leaders over 50 years of age who are our beloved Fellows.
News and Resources for Empowering Women
Meet Mariah Williams, 2022 ROWA winner
Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Mariah Williams is an urban planner, storyteller, and researcher dedicated to highlighting the experiences of…
