YWCA
noun
ˌwī-ˌdə-bəl-yu̇-(ˌ)sē-ˈā 
-ˌdə-bə-yu̇-
: an international organization that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare originally of young women
—usually used with the
a member of the YWCA
—sometimes shortened informally to the Y
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Shea serves on the board of the Minneapolis Clean Energy Partnership and has held board positions with the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce and YWCA Minneapolis.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025
The safe sleep lot will offer 12 parking spots to families living out of their vehicles as a way to expedite their move to a family living shelter like Bethany House or YWCA of Greater Cincinnati.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
Amanda Nguyen was just a month old when the YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley held its first fundraising luncheon in November 1991.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2025
The single mother had been working part-time at the YWCA while finishing her degree in human development, with hopes of becoming a social worker.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Keeping with Circle of Friends tradition, organizers will honor several individuals who have shown support to the YWCA of NWI and their community.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
During the bank opening, U.S. Bank donated $10,000 to community organizations, split between YWCA Central Carolinas, a nonprofit that provides a safe place for women and families facing instability, and Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte’s liberal arts HBCU.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
Smith's tenure at YWCA Greater Cincinnati has also been defined by her commitment to expanding domestic violence services to underserved rural areas, including Clermont, Brown and Adams counties.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025
The safe sleep lot will offer 12 parking spots to families living out of their vehicles as a way to expedite their move to a family living shelter like Bethany House or YWCA of Greater Cincinnati.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
Amanda Nguyen was just a month old when the YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley held its first fundraising luncheon in November 1991.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2025
The single mother had been working part-time at the YWCA while finishing her degree in human development, with hopes of becoming a social worker.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Keeping with Circle of Friends tradition, organizers will honor several individuals who have shown support to the YWCA of NWI and their community.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
During the bank opening, U.S. Bank donated $10,000 to community organizations, split between YWCA Central Carolinas, a nonprofit that provides a safe place for women and families facing instability, and Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte’s liberal arts HBCU.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
Smith's tenure at YWCA Greater Cincinnati has also been defined by her commitment to expanding domestic violence services to underserved rural areas, including Clermont, Brown and Adams counties.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
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“YWCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YWCA. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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YWCA
noun
: an international organization that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare originally of young Christian women
Etymology
Young Women's Christian Association
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