What’s Happening
Advancing racial and gender justice through empowerment programming, issue awareness and education, advocacy.
YWCA Boulder County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Our Programs ↘
YWCA Boulder County provides direct services, issue awareness and education, and advocacy to support individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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Persimmon Early Learning
Persimmon Early Learning (formerly Children’s Alley) provides high-quality, affordable child care.
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Reading to End Racism
Literacy program for local K-5th grade students to discuss racism, bullying and discrimination.
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STEM E3
STEM sessions for girls in 5-8th grades, to further economic advancement and equity.
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Young Women+ Achievement
An identity and culturally responsive mentoring program that supports local high school students.
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Latinx Achievement and Success
Encourages Latinx high school students to reach their academic and personal goals, pursue post-secondary education and opportunities and explore different career paths.
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Advocacy
In partnership with YWCA USA, we advocate for change at the local, state, and national level.
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Racial Justice & Equity Education
Adult education about the personal, interpersonal, institutional and structural systems of racism.
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Family Services
Parent and caregiver education classes to support families with young children.
Support our mission for gender equality and racial justice ↘
What Your Donation Can Do!
Buy books for inclusive activities in local schools for Reading to End Racism
Stock supplies for Persimmon Early Learning
Supplement child care activities with fields trips, fitness classes, and nutritious meals
Pay for STEM E3 workshops for middle school girls
Underwrite community events for Racial Justice & Equity Education and Advocacy
Enable the hiring of Young Women+ Achievement mentors/advocates who support local high school
Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit
Your gift to YWCA Boulder County supports our mission for gender equality and racial justice. YWCA Boulder County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 84-0500276), and gifts are tax-deductible. If you are a Colorado resident, you may also be eligible for the Colorado Child Care Tax Credit, which can significantly lower the net cost of your gift.
