YWCA of Central Maine
130 East Avenue
Lewiston, Maine 04240
207-795-4050
Persimmon Pooch says: "Come join me and my friends in the pool for Magic Y-World on March 20 from 1:00-3:00 pm and 3:30-5:30 pm!" Cost is $10 a person and all proceeds support Splash for Cash, a fundraiser for YWCA children’s programs.
Locally
For over 130 years, the YWCA of Central Maine has offered relevant, accessible programs and services to improve the lives of women, teens, children, and families of all faiths and backgrounds. YWCA of Central Maine leaders are committed to the two hallmarks of YWCAs nationally, eliminating racism and empowering women and making sure services stay relevant and accessible to individuals and families throughout the community.
Nationally
The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. Across the globe, we have more than 25 million members in 106 countries, including 2.6 million members and participants in 300 local associations in the United States. More important than the numbers, is our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We provide safe places for women and girls, build strong women leaders, and advocate for women's rights and civil rights in Congress.
Women come to us in times of crisis, as survivors of rape or domestic violence. They come for job training and career counseling. They come for childcare. They come for health and fitness. They come for a variety of reasons. But they come. And they leave with a renewed spirit, new skills, and stronger lives.. Visit YWCA USA at: www.YWCA.org.
Globally
The World YWCA is a global network of women leading social and economic change in 125 countries worldwide. It advocates for peace, justice, health, human dignity, freedom and care of the environment, and has been at the forefront of raising the status of women since it was founded in 1855.
The World YWCA develops women’s leadership to find local solutions to the global inequalities women face. Each year, it reaches more than 25 million women and girls through work in 22,000 communities. This grassroots development experience shapes the organisation’s global advocacy agenda. YWCA work is inspired by Christian principles and a commitment to women’s full and equal participation in society. It is a volunteer membership movement, inclusive of women from many faiths, backgrounds and cultures. Visit World YWCA at: www.worldYWCA.info.
