What's New

Host a Virtual Toy Drive

May 11, 2020

It's time to Stuff the Sleigh for YWCA!  

All summerlong, we're helping the big man out and gathering new, unwrapped toys, books, gift cards, stocking stuffers, and more for our annual Santa's Workshop event!

Join in the Santa in the Summer fun and help us provide a magical holiday season for children of all ages living in local homeless shelters and transitional housing.

There are 3 ways to help:

CREW Camp for Teens

April 10, 2020

YWCA Central Alabama annually conducts CREW (Creating Responsible Educated Working teens). CREW is a camp that serves Woodlawn teens entering 9th-12th grades. This seven-week summer enrichment program is for Woodlawn teens. Local business partnerships provide internships that will align with students' education and career goals. #YWCACrew2020

Domestic Violence Training

April 6, 2020

Domestic Violence 101 Training Goes Virtual

Register now for YWCA Central Alabama’s Dynamics of Domestic Violence training, which will be from 10-11 a.m. on April 29.This free training session addresses the many signs of domestic violence and how individuals and families can keep themselves safe.

Beware of COVID-19 SCAMMERS!

April 1, 2020

Beware of COVID-19 Scammers, who are working hard to try to get your money. If you get a call, email, text or social media message saying the Internal Revenue Service needs money or some personal information before sending your income-tax refund or stimulus payment, don't respond. It's a scam. Don't open emails or click on attachments or links.

March 12 AmeriCorps Week Celebration

March 4, 2020

Giving is not an act reserved for the holidays. Across the metro-Birmingham area and the nation, benevolent givers are making a positive impact every day through community service.

Stand Against Racism April 24

March 3, 2020

Nationwide, Americans are taking a Stand Against Racism April 23-26, 2020.  Will you take the pledge?

YWCA Central Alabama stands alongside YWCA USA "by raising awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism and by building community among those who work for racial justice."

Thanks for KIDS Korner Support

February 14, 2020

YWCA Central Alabama hosted its KIDS Korner Luncheon on Feb. 13, 2020, and raised $141,996 (and counting) to support our child development program for children from homeless and low-income families. 
 

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