What We’re Doing
The YWCA of Northwest Indiana will celebrate its 100th year of community service in October 2020! The YWCA Northwest Indiana traces its roots to a branch office that was located at 30 E. 6th
Who We Are
YWCA of Northwest Indiana is a community service non-profit that has been serving the Gary, Indiana and surrounding region for 100 years. We are your neighbors, your coaches and friends, the
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Whether you volunteer, donate, partner, sponsor, participate in or lead a service project, or even join our team, there are many ways to get involved and serve the community. Throughout the
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Catch YWCA of NWI Executive Director Caren Jones and Board President Michelle Johnson on ABC 7 Chicago this Saturday, October 19th at 8:20 a.m.!
Circle of Friends Gala - Thursday October 24, 2024
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OUR POWER, OUR MISSION, OUR FUTURE
ELIMINATING RACISM. EMPOWERING WOMEN.
Mission Statement
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Vision Statement
We transform lives by mobilizing our diverse community to provide vibrant opportunities and experiences that strive to diminish racial and gender disparities in health, education and wealth attainment, as we prepare future generations to sustain these endeavors.
Values
Respect: We believe every person should be treated with dignity.
Equity & Inclusion: We recognize the equal value of all human beings. We embrace diverse ideas, talents and backgrounds, and believe all people should feel welcome in our community.
Community: Our community is integral to our thinking and we are committed to evolving our efforts to best meet its needs.
Empowerment: We believe all people can be supported to grow, learn, and achieve their desired aspirations.
Excellence: We aim to deliver high quality, safe programs and services, to be responsive to our members, and to value data driven decision-making across our organization. These efforts drive our performance and help us to achieve excellence in all that we do.
Integrity: We are committed to operating with honesty, maintaining ethical standards and transparency.
YWCA USA: Stop Allowing Abuse
STATEMENT BY YWCA USA CEO ALEJANDRA Y. CASTILLO “Domestic violence continues to be an epidemic impacting one in four women in the United States. One of the primary reasons domestic violence continues at this pace is because abusers face little to no accountability for their actions. Often, they are protected by other people in power, […]
We Need Real Solutions, Not Platitudes
Statement by YWCA USA CEO, Alejandra Y. Castillo “In last night’s State of the Union address, President Trump doubled down on his standard dog-whistle of divisive rhetoric and scapegoating our most underserved communities. Last night’s litany of policies focused on building a border wall, separating immigrant families and ramping up penalties for drug offenders. He […]
Shutdown Hurts Women, Families, And Communities Of Color
STATEMENT BY YWCA USA CEO ALEJANDRA Y. CASTILLO “We are deeply disappointed in Congress’ failure to do their jobs and fund programs that support women, families, and our communities. “The impacts of this shutdown are broad and diverse, from the expiration of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) blatantly putting children’s health at risk, to […]
YWCA USA: Support Survivors and Speak Out
STATEMENT BY YWCA USA CEO ALEJANDRA Y. CASTILLO “Recently, new stories of sexual assault and harassment dominate the news cycle. But women, survivors and advocates confront these issues every day, whether or not they make the press. From the White House to the halls of Congress, from Hollywood to main street, men use their positions […]