The YWCA Greater Cleveland team was heartbroken to learn about the tragic shooting this past weekend in Colorado Springs at a LGBTQ+ nightclub that left 17 wounded and 5 dead. Venues like Club Q have historically served as safe havens for the queer community who worked hard to carve out a space for themselves… Continue Reading YWCA Greater Cleveland Statement on Colorado Springs Shooting
YWCA GREATER CLEVELAND TO HONOR 7 WOMEN AT THE 2023 WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Photo by McKinley Wiley YWCA Greater Cleveland is excited to announce the 2023 honorees of the Women of Achievement award. This award is presented annually to a select group of Northeast Ohio women who have achieved extraordinary accomplishments through career success,… Continue Reading 2023 Women of Achievement Honorees
After a successful summer of supporting our graduating Early Learning Center (ELC) preschoolers and their families in their transitions to Kindergarten, back-to-school season is officially underway! And with your help, we can ensure each of our incoming students have all the essential school supplies they need to succeed this year. By making a gift today, you will provide… Continue Reading Support an ELC Student With School Supplies!
It is an honor to serve as the next President and CEO of YWCA Greater Cleveland. This is an amazing opportunity to lead an organization that, daily, has such a profound impact on people’s lives and I take on this responsibility with excitement. I was made for this role. The work of the YWCA is… Continue Reading Welcome Message From New President & CEO, Helen Forbes Fields
YWCA is committed to creating a safe and stable environment at Norma Herr Women’s Center so that our guests can focus on achieving their housing, health, and employment goals. However, experiencing homelessness is traumatic and crisis can be unavoidable, especially in high-stress situations shelter guests may face. This year, Norma Herr staff recognized that while crisis intervention is… Continue Reading Norma Herr’s Crisis Intervention Team