CELEBRATINGWOMEN'SLEADERSHIP
YWCA Richmond welcomes the 2026 Class of Outstanding Women Honorees. Join us for the OWA Luncheon on May 12.
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 thehotline at any time. Services available in both English and Spanish:
You are not alone. We are here to help.
EmpowerNet serves all people regardless of race, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, immigration status, gender identity or expression, faith, sexual orientation, disability, or English language ability in the Greater Richmond region. All services are free and confidential.
WHAT WE DO
YWCA Richmond is dedicated to empowering women and eliminating racism by following 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 more equal and just society with the YWCA Richmond.