Support Us
There are many ways to support us at YWCA Lower Cape Fear
Donate
Volunteer
Act Now
Become a Member
Donate
Choose from many giving options, including naming YWCA Lower Cape Fear as a beneficiary in your will and more complex trust arrangements that provide lifelong income. Help us secure the future of the YWCA.
Donate Online
From our web site, you can make your gift securely online. Several options are available:
Making a donation in honor of or in memoriam
Making a recurring monthly gift
Inquire and participate in matching gift programs available at your organization or company
Planned Giving
Choose from many giving options, including naming YWCA Lower Cape Fear as a beneficiary in your will and more complex trust arrangements that provide lifelong income. Help us secure the future of the YWCA.
If you have any questions about supporting YWCA Lower Cape Fear with a planned gift, please contact our CEO, Velva Jenkins (velva@ywca-lowercapefear.org)
Volunteer at YWCA Lower Cape Fear
We need YOU to VOLUNTEER!
You can help the YWCA and the women and families we serve by volunteering your time and participating in worthwhile, challenging work. Enjoy the benefits of being engaged in a community where a diverse group of people is welcomed.
Volunteer service can be done on an individual basis or as a team through your organization, business, or civic group. Activities are available year-round and can be tailored to fit any commitment level.
Act Now
For over 160 years, YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Since our inception, YWCAs across the country have been on the front lines advocating for the rights of women, girls, and marginalized people and addressing community needs. Today, we continue to drive an inclusive agenda to address the underlying gender equity and racial justice tensions that are so deeply embedded in our nation. We invite you to join us and take action on health, economic, safety, and racial justice priorities directly affecting women and communities of color.
Become A Member
A YWCA membership supports our mission-driven programs and services, and allows for enrollment in quality, affordable childcare, fitness, and support services offered by the YWCA.
Strengthened by diversity, the YWCA draws together members who strive to create a more just and equitable future for all people.
When you join the YWCA Lower Cape Fear, you not only support our outreach and mission-driven programs, but you become part of a worldwide membership movement.
Membership is open to any individual, regardless of race, religion, or gender.
For more information:
Main Campus Front Desk
P: 910-799-6820
E: reception@ywca-lowercapefear.org
Pool Front Desk
P: 910-799-6820, extension 109
E: pool@ywca-lowercapefear.org
Youth
Membership
Under 17
$25
Family
Membership
$55
Individual
Membership
18+
$35
Senior
Membership
60+
$30
Additional Membership Information
A one-year YWCA Lower Cape Fear membership is required to enroll in any class or program unless otherwise noted
YWCA membership fees are non-refundable
Membership dues alone are not a fee for service
The YWCA reserves the right to revoke the membership of or deny membership to anyone whose conduct, behavior or language is inconsistent with the principles of the YWCA Mission
Other Ways to Give ↘
Support YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women!
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Give In Kind
Food, school supplies, educational toys, baby supplies, hygiene products are always welcome
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Childcare & Afterschool Scholarships
Support a family's ability to balance work-family demands
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Partners & Sponsors
YWCA Lower Cape Fear’s Corporate Partner Packages offer a variety of options designed to provide both brand marketing value and meaningful impact.
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Online Giving
You can use our online donation form to give in a number of ways in addition to the standard one-time credit card gift.
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Recurring Gifts
Setting up recurring donations on a monthly basis helps guarantee that those we serve receive the appropriate care and support every day. It allows you to easily spread your support throughout the year and provide a steady and reliable stream of income to us. You can donate monthly by selecting “automatically repeat the gift every month” at out Donate page.
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ACH Transfer
ACH electronic giving is a direct payment program whereby your contribution is debited automatically from your checking or savings account. Electronic contributions cannot be lost, stolen or destroyed; are resistant to errors and fraud; and are free for both you and the YW. ACH transfers make monthly giving easy, and you can cancel your authorization by notifying US at any time. Giving electronically makes it easy for you and helps YWCA Greater Lower Cape Fear save money!
In addition to receiving an acknowledgment and an annual gift statement from YWCA Lower Cape Fear, your bank statement will provide an itemized list of electronic transactions. If you change bank accounts, simply notify YWCA and we will give you a new authorization form to complete. To set up an ACH payment, simply select “Checking Account” under “Payment Options” on the Donate page.
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Honor/Memorial Gifts
Celebrate an important milestone, such as a birthday or anniversary, or remember a loved one through an honorary or memorial gift to YWCA Lower Cape Fear. Encourage friends, family and colleagues to invest in the future of women and girls in lieu of materials gifts. Cards will be sent to those you would like notified of your generosity. Select “this is an honor or memorial gift” and follow the instructions that appear at our Donate page.
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Stock Giving
A gift of appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds is an excellent way to support YWCA Lower Cape Fear. Your donation will still be eligible for a tax deduction, and it may allow you to avoid or reduce capital gains taxes. For more information on potential tax advantages, please consult with your financial advisor.
Gifts of securities can easily be made by asking your broker to transfer the stock to YWCA Lower Cape Fear account. Please have your broker notify YWCA Lower Cape Fear of the expected stock gift by completing this Stock Notification and Transmittal Form.