Eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Human Services , Young Mens or Womens Associations

Nurturing children - the ywca primary enrichment program emphasized respect for diversity, community involvement, and acedemics. This 5-star licensed program was open to children in grades k-6 and offered homework help, tutoring, swim lessons, gardening, arts and crafts, field trips and nutritious snacks. The ywca early learning program brings the mission of the ywca - eliminating racism and empowering women - to our youngest members. Children learn to appreciate other cultures, learn basic academics in the everyday world and enjoy non-violent play. Individual assessments for each child show that the youngest are reaching the early developmental benchmarks, and the oldest are ready for kindergarten. The ywca empowerment childcare provides free childcare for members while attending work-outs in the gym, community members who need childcare assistance while seeking employment or training, ab technical community college students, and family justice center participants, empowerment childcare also provides short term care for shopping, dinner, etc. At a reduced price empowering women - the ywca motherlove program provides mentoring and support for pregnant and parenting teens. The program matches adult mentors with the teens, providing needed support and guidance to these young parents. Group meetings offer opportunities for education and sharing. The motherlove program serves students in the asheville city and buncombe county schools. In 2017, 100% of non-senior pregnant and parenting teenagers in our motherlove program moved on to the next grade level because of the support, advocacy, resources, and mentoring they received. For the past 10 years, 95% of the mother love participants have graduated from high school. promoting health - 2,343 club members (includes family members), 118 aquatics members, and 92 preventive health participants worked toward their health and fitness goals while supporting programs that change the larger community. The diabetes wellness and prevention program helps participants lower their blood sugar levels, lose weight, improve flexibility, increase energy and boost self-confidence. By working out together and supporting each other, participants create an environment of acceptance, friendship, and empowerment, which makes big changes in their lives. The goals of the program are to: empower individuals with diabetes to develop the habit of exercise and reduce the incidence of diabetes through weight control and exercise.