YWCA Allentown is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Our Programs ↘
YWCA Allentown provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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The Perfect Fit
The Perfect Fit empowers job seekers with the clothing and confidence needed to start new careers.
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YW Tech Lab
Earn a Google Professional Certification in 3 months with the support to ensure your success.
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New Choices: Your Journey to Career Success
Empowering job seekers with the skills, resources, and support needed to find meaningful employment.
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Personal Care Pantry
Supporting women in our community to be well, safe, healthy, and to live with dignity.
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The Perfect Fit Resale Boutique
Shop for quality, affordable clothing in a fun and welcoming atmosphere and support a great cause!
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Lehigh Valley Community Rowing
Building community connection and fostering personal growth through the sport of rowing
Advocacy ↘
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Accessible Democracy
Voter registration, information, and education are key to making our democratic process equitable.
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Women's Economic Security
No woman should have to choose between her livelihood and her health, family, or safety.
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Reproductive Justice
Strengthen maternal health care and codify equal access to safe, legal abortion care for all.
Community Impact ↘
YWCA Allentown has a long, proud history of efficiently responding to and meeting real and immediate needs in the community. Through our roots and location in downtown Allentown, we work to identify areas of need and to find solutions. Our mission and local responsiveness combine to create an actionable framework to effect real change in real time.
95%
Of YWCA Allentown's economic empowerment program graduates report increased confidence, preparedness, and job search engagement.
75%
Of YW Tech Lab certificate graduates see a positive impact on their career within 6 months, including new employment, pay increase, better benefits, or improved work-life balance.
25,000+
Articles of clothing and accessories are redistributed within our community and kept out of landfills through the Perfect Fit program and the Perfect Fit Resale Boutique.
