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Our Mission

YWCA IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN, AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

This YWCA mission statement was adopted by YWCA USA General Assembly in 2009.

To fulfill our mission, YWCA La Crosse:

  • Advocates for vulnerable women, children and families in our community.
  • Empower women to work toward self-sufficiency.
  • Inspire teen girls to grow into leaders of tomorrow.

Our Vision

YWCA La Crosse brings real change to gender equality and racial justice by harnessing the potential of every woman. This is the foundation for a world where social justice exists for all.

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About

Serving the community since 1906, YWCA La Crosse serves and advocates for some of the most vulnerable women and children in our community.

Careers

If you're passionate about eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all, we want you on our team!

The new Campus Building

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a governing body made up of volunteers dedicated to promoting our mission.

Our Staff

Our staff is creative, collaborative, smart, dedicated and inspired as we seek to build more inclusive and just world.