YWCA – Greater Baton Roge

DIANNA PAYTON

Chief Executive Officer

KATHY VICTORIAN

Chairwoman

MISSION STATEMENT

YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism; empowering women; and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

SERVICE AREA

East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Ascension, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, and Livingston Parishes.

FUNDING SOURCES

31%

Fundraising 2%

Contributions

67%

Other

INFORMATION

11404 Lake Sherwood Ave. North, Suite B Baton Rouge, LA 70816 225.383.0681 ywca-br.org YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1968

FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

VOLUNTEERING/GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

THE BLUES BRUNCH, hosted at the Old Governor’s Mansion, is a catered jazz brunch affair at which our organization honors women who have made achievements in various fields of human endeavor both within and outside of our organization.

THE YWCA IS always open to gifts that support our efforts to protect women who are victims of domestic violence, assist those who can’t afford bail, support families who are socially and economically disadvantaged, and help promote women and end racism. Opportunities include reading to our Early Head Start children to provide a boost to their brain development and academic learning.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

OF COURSE, DELIVERING Early Childhood Education in a virtual setting was our biggest challenge due to the pandemic. We met that challenge by offering iPads to every child/parent bringing virtual learning into the home of every child. We also offered virtual professional development for our teachers, while also maintaining our business operations virtually.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

KATHY VICTORIAN LAUREN FOWLER JADA LEWIS STAFFORD WOOD KRISTI RICHARD

OUR VISION:

The YWCA works to accomplish two important community and social goals:

ELIMINATE RACISM

and EMPOWER WOMEN.

Through collaborative relationships with local businesses, public and private organizations, as well as local municipalities, we have been a collaborative leader in building community and providing opportunities for families.

WE CREATE REAL CHANGE:

SIHLE works to guide teen girls (aged 13 to 19), as they strive toward personal dignity and future opportunity. The primary focus – what, “Empowerment,” means – is creating an open space for teen girls to:

better negotiate abstinence or safe sex preferences with partners

more fully understand the legacy of brilliant black women who helped shape American history and poetry

speak openly and honestly about the challenges faced during adolescence Alongside a community of strong and caring women, our goal is to inspire teens to more fully actualize the beauty and brilliance inherent within themselves

Dianna Payton CEO of YWCA