YWCA D SIERRA S CORNELIUS
YWCA Asheville is committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Our programs address the educational, health and wellness, and economic development needs of our community at the intersection of racial justice and women’s empowerment.
To achieve our mission of empowerment and racial equity, we build compassionate relationships that acknowledge our community’s vulnerabilities, and guide individuals toward awareness, advocacy, self-sufficiency, and healing. Our vision is a world free from discrimination, where all women and families can reach their fullest potential. We proactively anticipate our community’s evolving needs, crafting innovative solutions to address poverty, unsafe living conditions, childcare challenges, and unemployment.
While rooted in a rich history, our approach to community service is holistic, strategic, and forward-thinking.
On a national level, we advocate for pay equity, hate crime legislation, Head Start funding, and the Violence Against Women Act. Locally, through our transformative programs, we restore hope and change lives for women, their families, and our community.
