Become part of the largest and oldest international women’s movement. Members of the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh support advocacy of our mission to empower women and girls and our organizational imperative to eliminate racism. Programs designed to advance our objectives are supported by membership dues using the principle of women of means supporting women without sufficient means.
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Dr. Helen S. Faison Racial Justice
Student Essay Contest
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
For more informaiton, please click here .
Stand Against Racism
Friday, April 30, 2010
More information coming soon!
These Classes Will Begin Soon
Microenterprise Training Program (more information)
February 16 – May 11, 2010
CCAC Allegheny Campus View Map
808 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA. 15212
YWCA accepts donations
to help the children of Haiti
The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is shocked and saddened by the impact of the devastating earthquake on the people of Haiti, particularly the children. As a result, the YWCA will be accepting donations to send to YWCA of Haiti and to the BRESMA Orphanage in Port-au-Prince where children are waiting for adoption. The YWCA will match, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000 total which will be taken from our reserve funds. Click here to make a donation.
The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is always looking for qualified volunteers to contribute their time and talents. As a volunteer, you will be able to learn more about the YWCA’s programs and services, build new skills, and meet new people, all while making a significant contribution to your community. Our volunteer opportunities involve a wide variety of tasks that can be performed by people such as you.
Click here to complete volunteer application.
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Dr. Helen S. Faison Racial Justice Student Essay Contest
The annual essay contest for students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades supports the mission of the YWCA - eliminating racism - by raising awareness about diversity among young people and acknowledging their search for ways to create racial harmony and equity.
Click here for more information, entry form, contest rules and lesson plan.
The Stand Against Racism is a movement of the YWCA that aims to eliminate racism by raising awareness through its annual event. On April 30, 2010, the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh will hold an event to support the YWCA's Stand Against Racism.
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A Tribute To Women Leadership Awards Luncheon
The A Tribute to Women Leadership Awards recognize and honor women from the Greater Pittsburgh area who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in the workplace and in the community.