On Thursday, February 2nd, the YWCA Central Alabama will partner with hundreds of other Alabama nonprofits in the inaugural Alabama Gives Day, a statewide day of giving. Alabama Gives Day is a 24 hour...

As a part of its mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, the YWCA Central Alabama has partnered with Girls on the Run to provide a healthy after-school activity to build self-esteem for...

The YWCA Central Alabama was transformed into the North Pole for its annual holiday event, Santa’s Workshop, thanks to Belk’s visual design team. With the help of more than 300 volunteers, the YWCA...

For many years, the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) has been a steadfast partner with the YWCA, providing programs to women and children in need.   With statistics on childhood obesity rising,...

For many years, the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) has been a steadfast partner with the YWCA, providing programs to women and children in need.   With statistics on childhood obesity rising,...

The YWCA Central Alabama’s Child Development Center has earned accreditation for a second time from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s leading organization...

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) recently held the fifth annual Suits 4 Success clothing drive benefitting My Sister’s Closet, the YWCA’s resale...

The YWCA’s Junior Board of Directors recently partnered with the employees from Protective Life Corporation to host a Fall Festival for the children served through the YWCA’s child care and After-School...

Although domestic violence affects one in four women in their lifetime, research has shown that more than one-third of Americans have never discussed the issue with a friend or family member. The...

During the month of October, the YWCA will help to spread hope, health and healing throughout the central Alabama community by recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Domestic Violence...

The Zonta Club of Birmingham recently hosted a book signing featuring U.S. Administrative Law Judge Debra H. Goldstein, author of the novel Maze In Blue. “The Zonta Club of Birmingham and I deeply...

Every child deserves a safe place to play where they can enhance their physical well-being and socialization skills while fostering their creativity and imagination. The YWCA Central Alabama recently...

This summer, the YWCA’s AmeriCorps members were recognized at the AmeriCorps statewide graduation ceremony in Montgomery – a ceremony designed to celebrate the success of the AmeriCorps program and...

The YWCA Central Alabama held the Third Annual Purse & Passion St. Clair County Luncheon on August 25th at The Beacon in Pell City, Alabama.  The luncheon, chaired by YW Board member Jenny...

Birmingham based architectural and interior design firm, Cohen Carnaggio Reynolds, received a Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects Birmingham Chapter in the “renovation and adaptive...

Middle and high school students at Interfaith Hospitality House have been working hard this summer. With assistance of volunteers from Desert Island Supply Co. (DISCO), these students have had an opportunity...

Understanding what a significant impact books have in the lives of young children, Wells Fargo employees held a book drive to help foster the imaginations of the special children whom the YW serves.   Employees...

For three weeks during the summer, the YWCA staff greeted three very excited groups of teenagers who, with sleeping bags and suitcases in tow, took up residence in the Ethel Gibson Room – their home...

After completing a summer internship with the YWCA Central Alabama’s Social Justice department, Danielle Rucker, a rising junior at Birmingham-Southern College (BSC), is returning to school with a new...

The delegates of Anytown Alabama 2011 were part of an estimated crowd of 2,500 that participated in the Interfaith Candlelight March to Stop Alabama’s HB56 Immigration Legislation. This peaceful...

The YWCA Central Alabama has announced the opening of the new Supervised Visitation and Exchange Center – an expansion of Domestic Violence Services.   Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange...

One of the most anticipated summer activities for any child is visiting a local swimming pool. However, for most of the children in the YWCA’s Summer Enrichment Program, that dream seems unrealistic...

This June, the YWCA Central Alabama partnered with the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) to bring Anytown Alabama back to the community. Anytown Alabama, founded in 1989, brought...

The YWCA Central Alabama’s Family Violence Center was recently named one of the winners of Princess House Cookware’s Inaugural Cooking Toward A Better Future campaign.    Recognized for...

Children in the YWCA child care programs were all smiles when team members from Target in Fultondale stopped by with paint and goodies to refurbish the child care library.   Team members covered...