Who We Are
YWCA Cambridge is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
We work to bring out the individual strengths of women and youth and to foster resiliency and self-sufficiency. Our philosophy, in keeping with the mission of the YWCA to empower women and families, centers on providing the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
The YWCA is proud to be the oldest and largest women’s movement, providing services for women and their families in our community.
Our local programs and services have furthered the YWCA vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people since 1914. Over the past 108 years, programs have evolved and have included educational and employment classes for women, teen clubs, community dialogue groups to discuss race relations, child care centers, a youth resource center, and aquatics programming.
Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity for all.
YWCA MISSION
Our Values
A Compassionate Community
Respect
A Healthy, Balanced Lifestyle
Honesty and Integrity
Non-Violence
Collaboration
Justice and Fairness
The Dignity of All People
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of women leaders using their passion, insights, and connections in the community, to create real impact for Cambridge, MA.
2023 – 2024 Officers
Isioma Chukwu
Board Chair
Renee Gaudette
Vice Chair
Maria "Caro" Ruiz
Treasurer
Elizabeth Johnson
Clerk
Dana Bullister
Governance Chair
Directors
Andreina Sanabria
Ayesha Wilson
Emily O'Connor
Hallie Tosher
Heidi Harris
Martha Mason
Michele Scott
Pamela Salas
Tiffany Wong
Tonia Hicks
Tyra Edward
Annual Reports
YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women, and we’re committed to accountability and transparency in everything we do. Below you will find resources that illuminate our financial position, outline how we allocate our resources, and showcase the impact of the valuable support from our donors and sponsors. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we welcome your support of our mission!
FAQs
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7 Temple Street, Cambridge MA 02139 in the heart of Central Square.
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We have an emergency family shelter that is currently at capacity. Please look at our Get Help section for other area shelters.
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We offer affordable housing to single women at our 103-unit SRO Tanner Residence. If you are interested in renting a room, please reach out to our office.
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We currently offer a YWCA martial arts program and also host a number of health & wellness organizations that welcome community members. Please look at our Program section to learn more.
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We aspire to achieve a lofty mission that requires collective effort across our community and welcome your support! Please look at our Get Involved page to learn more.