For more than 100 years, YWCA Boulder County has been at the forefront of the most critical social movements to help women, children, and families of all backgrounds thrive. We provide services such as high-quality, affordable and flexible child care; racial justice and equity programs including youth empowerment, youth and adult education; and advocacy.
As an inclusive, secular nonprofit organization, we are publicly funded, not affiliated with any religious group, and welcome people of all backgrounds and genders to participate in our important work. YWCA Boulder County is a federated organization with sister YWCAs across the United States and the world.
• Buy books for Reading to End Racism volunteers to read in elementary school classrooms to start conversations about racism and how to be an ally.
• Expand access to affordable, high quality child care at Persimmon Early Learning
• Fund STEM E3 workshops for middle school girls
• Underwrite community events for Racial Justice & Equity Education and Advocacy work on the local, state and national level to break down barriers to the advancement and achievement of sustainable economic stability of women, girls, and people of color, and create a safe and inclusive community for all people to thrive.
• Enable the hiring of college-aged Young Women+ Achievement advocates who support local high schools
"I learned so much from Reading to End Racism. I was already a bit aware of what you taught us, but now I am fully aware of why not to judge people by their looks, cultures or religions." - 5th-grade RER participant
"This is the best program for students to learn what racism is about and how to recognize it in one's self and others." Teacher, Heatherwood Elementary
"I honestly can't think of where I would be now without the support that I've received from my mentors, the YW+A program and my peers in the program. It would be really hard to imagine myself in a different place." - YW+A program participant.
“My daughter has left each [STEM E3 Workshop] feeling so inspired with a new set of dreams, goals and opportunities unlocked! I cannot underscore enough the impact this experience has had on her. It was so impactful for her to see women of color in those spaces. She expressed that seeing them in these creative, powerful, life changing roles has helped her feel more confident and more resolved in her belief that achieving her own dreams is possible. Thank you, thank you!” - Parent of STEM E3 participant.
"I brought my children to the YWCA to get my business going. Everyone there was so wonderful and kind and didn't make me feel bad about needing help." - Persimmon Early Learning mother and business owner.
YWCA Boulder County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
"We want the world to see women, girls, and people of color the way we do: equal, powerful, unstoppable." - Debbie Pope, YWCA Boulder County's CEO
Throughout its history, YWCA has been at the forefront of most major social movements in the United States as a pioneer in race and gender justice and the empowerment of women. Originally founded as a Christian organization, YWCA has evolved into the non-sectarian social justice organization it is today. YWCA Boulder County is a local association of YWCA USA, receiving strategic support from the National Office.
YWCA Boulder County was established in 1922 by a small group of women who saw a need to organize and take action on social issues concerning women, particularly around housing, employment and child care. YWCA Boulder County's purpose has always addressed the current needs and issues of women in our community. As issues important to women and girls have evolved over the years, YWCA has developed new programs specifically designed for the needs around those issues in Boulder County, including expanding access to affordable child care through Persimmon Early Learning; addressing racial justice and equity issues through youth programs such as Reading to End Racism, Young Women+ Achievement Support, and STEM E3; and advocating for social justice in our community.
Organization name
YWCA Boulder County
1922
Tax id (EIN)
84-0500276
Category
Human Services, Education, Youth Development, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
Organization Size
Large Organization
Colorado State Tax Credits
Colorado Child Care Credit
Address
2222 14th StreetBoulder County, CO, US
