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DID YOU KNOW...

The YWCA of Boulder
County is part of a
global YWCA
organization uniting
25 million women in
122 countries.

 

 


About the YWCA

The YWCA stands for You, Women, Children, All of us. We provide services for Boulder County families that protect children, empower women and girls, and work to eliminate racism. We have the only emergency, drop-in childcare center in Boulder County. We also provide programs that build self-esteem and develop the skills necessary to stay economically self-sufficient.

The YWCA has a rich history of serving Boulder for more than 80 years as a community organization. We help thousands of clients annually with programs targeted to low-income, high-risk families.

The YWCA is backed by an accomplished board of directors with years of management and business experience.

Our Mission

The YWCA of Boulder County is a human service agency; its mission is to serve women and their families through programs designed to protect children, empower women and girls, and eliminate racism.

Our Values

We are a proactive organization dedicated to our mission to protect children, empower women and girls, and eliminate racism.

We celebrate diversity and advocate for equality of all people.

We promote empowerment through education focusing on resiliency and adaptability leading to economic self-sufficiency.

We strive to create a community that provides resources, opportunities and choices for all women.

We continually challenge ourselves to improve services to the community that emphasize collaboration, accountability, responsiveness and innovation.

We are responsible stewards of resources to ensure the long-term sustainability of our organization to benefit women, children and their families.

Useful Links
 
YWCA of Boulder County Board of Directors A Brief History of the YWCA of Boulder County
Annual Report 2007 (PDF File)  

Resources

Check out our listing on GuideStar.org. GuideStar provides a comprehensive list of non-profits with descriptions of services and a summary of their financials. When you enter their home page, enter YWCA of Boulder in the search field to locate our profile.

The programs of the YWCA are made possible by donors like you. If you would like to make a donation please click here: Make a Donation