YMCA of Greater Seattle ................................................................................................................................... 58

YWCA SEATTLE | KING | SNOHOMISH

1118 Fifth Avenue, Seattle WA 98101

Phone: 206-490-4365

Fax: 206-490-4385

ywcaworks.org

development@ywcaworks.org

facebook.com/ywcaworks

@ywcaworks

@ywca_sks

CEO

Maria Chavez-Wilcox

MISSION STATEMENT

For over 125 years, YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish has dedicated itself to eliminating racism and empowering women. Our vision is a productive and healthy community where all people have equity, and women and girls of color no longer face disparities in any part of their lives.

GOALS

Through direct services, education, and advocacy, YWCA breaks down barriers to social justice and equity in housing, economic advancement, and health for women, people of color, and low-income families.

BOARD LEADERSHIP

BOARD CHAIR Lisa Schaures

CHAIR-ELECT

Denise Stiffarm

SECRETARY

Bavan Holloway

TREASURER

Jim Bromley

These officers lead a group of 34 dedicated board members; please visit our website for a full list.

BRIEF HISTORY YWCA

In 1894, YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish was founded to support local women in need. Through the decades, YWCA has been at the forefront of critical social movements, from women’s empowerment and civil rights, to affordable housing and pay equity. YWCA is now the region’s oldest and largest organization focused on the needs of women. We operate through a network of community-based programs located at 20+ sites across King and Snohomish counties, providing critical services to more than 10,000 women and families each year.

CORE VALUES

We will work until injustice is rooted out, institutions are transformed, and the world sees women, girls, and people of color the way we do: equal, powerful, and unstoppable.

CORPORATE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

You can make a big difference in just a few hours as a volunteer! There are many ways for individuals and corporate volunteers to safely get involved with your local YWCA while still observing Covid-19 social distancing recommendations, such as: • Helping stock our Central Area Food Bank and delivering groceries to local families in need. • Joining YWCA’s GenRising, our diverse network of professionals ages 21-45. • Creating a positive holiday for children and families participating in our Adopt-a-Family program.

DONATIONS

Individual and corporate philanthropy is a critical source of funding for YWCA, and your contributions make a real difference in many lives. A total of 87% of YWCA’s expenses go to direct services. The power of your gift can be amplified thanks to employer matching funds. You can also make an in-kind contribution that will meet the immediate needs of people in the community, or consider a long-term investment in their future through planned giving. Visit ywcaworks.org/donate to learn more and make a contribution online.

SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsoring a YWCA event is a great opportunity to demonstrate your company’s commitment to the community and connect with an audience of passionate philanthropists. Sponsorships help ensure that every donation at our fundraising events goes directly to the people served by our agency. To learn more about YWCA sponsorship opportunities, please contact development@ywcaworks.org

OUTCOMES

Highlights of YWCA’s mission impact in 2019 include: • 94% of YWCA permanent housing residents maintained stable housing • 67% of job seekers found work through YWCA’s employment programs • 100% of survivors graduated from YWCA domestic violence programs with improved tools for their safety and goals.