YWCA is on a mission and YWCA Lower Cape Fear is making it our own!
To empower women and eliminate racism, we must meet our clients where they are most vulnerable and provide the compassion and services that place them on a path to self-sufficiency and prosperity.
Our vision is that all women and their families can achieve their full potential in a world without discrimination.
This requires a focus on the future, anticipating the needs of our clients, and creating innovative solutions to the problems they most often face – poverty, unsafe living conditions, lack of reliable and affordable childcare, and under- or unemployment.
We are evolving our services to meet the changing needs of our clients today and in the future.
We remain rooted in rich history, but our approach to serving our clients is holistic, strategic and innovative.
Nationally, YWCA advocacy issues include lobbying for pay equity and hate crimes legislation, increased funding for Head Start and passing the Violence Against Women Act. Locally, through our programs, we are changing lives and restoring hope for women, their families, and our community!
Racial Justice & Gender Equity ↘
YWCA’s programs are designed to address inequities, gaps, and disparities created by institutional and structural racism. Through our policies, practices, and values we strive to promote equity, inclusion, and diversity at the YWCA and throughout our community. We also support local, state, and national initiatives that contribute to the elimination of racism.
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Until Justice Just Is
Community of growth and learning to build more effective social justice habits.
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Health Equity
Educate, advocate, and empower the community and work with the systems to close health disparities.
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Leadership in Communities
Influencing diversity, equity and inclusion in local organizations.
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Conversations for Peace
Events designed to bring together diverse groups of people in an effort to impact peaceful change.
Women’s Empowerment ↘
YWCA supports women’s empowerment and economic advancement, with a particular focus on the reality the way race impacts women’s economic opportunities. We advocate and offer support for families in moving towards financial independence, connect them to resources, and empower them to strengthen and grow together.
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YWCA Strive Workforce Development
Workforce development program designed to assist women and people of color in finding employment.
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Small Business Coaching
Small business coaching for people wanting to start a business or who currently own a business.
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Grandparent Support Network
Peer-to-peer support group for grandparents providing full-time care for their grandchildren.
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Early Parenthood Program
Provides mentorship and support to teen mothers and their children for strong and healthy futures.