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ABOUT US

Since 1912, YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix has been on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.  YWCA’s mission lives in the heart of employees, volunteers and partners and demands a world of equity and human decency.


Across the valley, we turn on our lights and open our doors to answer the cry for justice. We support senior independence and the dignity of aging in place. We support women and their families on their journey to financial independence. We demand a world of equity and human decency. 

Our power comes from the women and girls we serve. We are thought leaders. We are fearless movers. We are innovative shakers, embracing collaboration and co-creation in the name of Justice.

YWCA’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. We will get up and do the work until injustice is rooted out, until institutions are transformed, until the world sees women, girls, and people of color the way we do:

  • Equal.
  • Powerful.
  • Unstoppable.

Eliminating Racism

YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix is a visible voice in social justice, hosting conversations, film screenings, and community events where people can come together to share and learn how race and racial justice affect each of us. Each April, we join more than 200 sister associations across the nation in Until Justice Just Is, uniting our voices to advocate, educate, and promote racial justice.

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Empowering Women

YWCA sponsors events that support women empowering women to promote financial independence and economic advancement, with a particular focus on the way race impacts women’s economic opportunities. Our financial education and wage negotiation courses give women the skills to take control of their career and their fiscal health and stability. Additionally, our programs invite our entire community to come together to explore the opportunities and barriers to creating equality for all.

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CREATING COMMUNITY FOR AGING ADULTS

We believe that when communities come together, individuals and families get stronger. From creating community spaces where adults can share meals and companionship, to delivering meals and offering the support they need to age in place, YWCA is committed to combatting the loneliness and isolation epidemic impacting our older adults.

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SYSTEMS CHANGE INITIATIVE

Systems change means making adjustments  in laws policies, practices, power dynamics, social norms or mindsets that underlie any issue in society. It often involves collaboration with diverse partners and can take place on a local, national or global level.

This initiative is hosting listening sessions with community members across the Northwest Valley to understand access and barriers to mental resources for LGBTQ+ young people and seniors. By amplifying voices of community members, the team will make policy recommendations to Maricopa County.

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Testimonials

Ronald T.

The meals have helped me so much to stop worrying about cooking food. My wife of 60 years is bed bound now and I am her caregiver. It has really been hard cooking and making sure she has good nutrition. Thank you from both of us.

Sonya H.

Can I just say HOLY WOW! The Negotiation discussion today was exactly what we need as women! It is so helpful to hear from other women. I don’t have many business women in my family so this was so valuable to me!

Robert S.

Thank you for the delicious meals, and for always checking on me. Some days are just a little rougher than others these days.

Pauline B.

The meals this week are better than last! They keep getting better.

Joan H.

Thank you for the wonderful meals, they just keep getting better. Thank you also for my daily wellness call.

Michael L.

All the meals are very good, truly enjoy them.

Don & Judy L.

We want to tell you how much the meals you provide are a blessing to us. The variety of the meals are very healthy. We are so blessed by this – supplying us with meals. Thank you!

Susan Z.

Thank you for sending me out the beautiful, delicious produce.

Linda D.

I love the food. I miss going to the YW to pick it up and seeing some familiar faces.

Community Case Manager

Thank you for assisting me in obtaining the right resources to help my client and his wife. I felt like I was getting the “run around” with all the numbers I was calling and leaving messages at. I couldn’t get an actual person on the phone until I called you at the YWCA. I wanted to be able to give the client’s daughter good contact information for resources.  Once I spoke with you, I felt confident to give my client the referral information to get them started with your Meals on Wheels Program.

Nicole G.

I originally planned to open my own tanning salon and so I went to the classes to gain more knowledge. I am thankful for everything I learned and feel that it helped me narrow my goals. I now own my own lash line! I’m very excited to move forward!

Simon A.

I enjoyed coming to these classes and have learned a lot. Thank you for your help.

Adriana Z.

The presenters are excellent! They listened, were patient, and gave me the opportunity to visualize my plan for spending.

Brittany W.

With what I learned, I am excited to fix my financial situation!

Luigui A.

I am a student without a fixed income but this course is understandable and helps me plan for when I am an adult.

Emi H.

The educators were amazing! It’s great to learn more about my financial health. Thank you so much.

Jane

It feels good to help those who otherwise could not do for themselves, and I laugh a lot here and have a good time. The YWCA has good people and programs that I learn a lot from. It is helpful on every level!

Ida Z.

I love everything about the YWCA, everyone here is so nice; it’s what keeps me coming back!

Gene V.

As a volunteer at the YWCA West Valley Center, I host sing-a-longs and Name that Tune with the seniors. I genuinely enjoy the fun of singing and the fun it brings people. I just enjoy making the world a happier place.

Rick L.

The Own It! Program is an amazing program and one that I am honored to be a part of, along with all our other instructors.  The service it provides to our clients is such an important one and helps them achieve their goals.

Laverle L.

Thanks for calling. I appreciate the concern.

Mary Anne P.

It’s great to know someone has my back. I am grateful for the call.

Lester G.

I like hearing from you. I’m grateful for the service and phone calls.

Mary T.

I am thankful for my meals. I really like my driver, DeAndre. He was so prepared with gloves and a mask.

Mary Jane H.

My friends introduced me to YWCA Senior Center. I felt very much at home at the center. Everyone was so helpful and enjoyable I decided to continue going to the center. I have been coming to the YWCA for 20 years.  We have many activities, such as cards, puzzles, games, bingo, talking, of course, with all our friends, and presentations on health and safety issues. This keeps me active and gives me a reason to get out of bed. I will continue to come to the YWCA until I am not able to drive.

Ida Z.

When I moved here all was new to me so I just stayed home. My son told me that there is a YWCA Senior Center right next door. I decided I would stop by and see what YWCA was about.  I was greeted so warmly, all the seniors make me feel so welcome. I decided to keep coming back, YWCA keeps me up to date with all the different presentations that it offers.

Joan B.

As a young mother I joined Y-Women –a national YW program that impacted my life for the rest of my life! Now as a retired grandmother of six, I volunteer at the West Valley Senior Center to help seniors help themselves. I personally must live up to my mantra to the seniors – Get up, get dressed and get out!  As a volunteer, I definitely learned the value of socialization, my nutrition has improved, and it has really helped my mental health to remain active and helpful. I look forward to going every day and helping with whatever I can.

Mary L.

Three years ago, a chance visit to the YWCA Senior Center opened a new world for me. With no family or close friends in Arizona, I felt isolated and depressed. What struck me upon my arrival was the warm welcome I received and the joie de vivre I was missing. I felt this was a lifeline I needed.

Bailey A.

I was able to get assistance to make a payment plan with my creditor that fits my budget.

Edilma C.

I successfully budgeted and saved money thanks to the Own It! Program!

Kelly W.

I was hit with sudden medical bills from an accident. Because I was able to create an emergency fund, this accident didn’t cause me to go into debt.

Tina O.

After applying what I learned from the Own It Budgeting class, I was able to increase my savings from $25 to $1,500!

Diane H.

I have been able to reduce my credit card debt and increase my savings after participating in the Own It! financial course. Keeping my financial stability is now become a goal of mine!

There are many ways to get involved at YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix

Your voice matters as we stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen communities. Whether you have time, talents, or treasures to contribute, learn how you can plug in to the YWCA community.

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