Congratulations to the YWCA on the Groundbreaking ceremony for the YWCA Residences at Ingalls Court 1, held 9/15/23 in Methuen.

Career Opportunities at YWCA

YWCA Greater Newburyport is currently hiring for both full-time and part-time positions across several departments. We offer competitive wages. Full-time employees enjoy extensive benefits including health and dental insurance paid at 60% by YWCA, a pension funded at 5% by the YWCA (after 2 years of employment), short-term, long term disability insurance, and discounts on the YWCA program. Our career page shows all of our current positions.

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YWCA "Encore & After Encore Program"

YWCA Encore is a free program for those who have experienced cancer at any time in their lives. After Encore is a continuation program for those who have completed the “Encore” program.

YWCA Encore and After Encore Program Brochure

YWCA Northeastern MA joins YWCA Greater Newburyport at Annual Yankee Homecoming Parade, 8/6/2023

Maricelis Ortiz and friends from the YWCA Northeastern Mass joined YWCA Greater Newburyport staff, members and youth program families for the Annual Yankee Homecoming parade. YWCA Northeastern Mass operates the regional sexual assault and rape crisis center. Thank you for joining us for this wonderful community event.

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Ilene Harnch-Grady, Health & Wellness Director, ‘Barre Fusion’ class.

About

YWCA Newburyport

Established in 1883 to help young women gain the resources and skills necessary to thrive in the industrial world, today’s YWCA serves people without regard to age or gender identity. Today we advocate for those most vulnerable among us and implement inclusive programs supporting the entire community.

Affordable housing, preschool, and school-age childcare, wellness, cancer support, aquatics, youth leadership development, and racial justice programs are just some of the programs we offer.

You can be a part of today’s YWCA by registering for programs using the Program Registration button, or by supporting our work by clicking the Donate Now button. If you need help with the registration process, please download our Registration Instructions here. Click here to register for any program or class.

Click below to access our current Group Exercise and Lap/Warm Water Pool schedules.

Group Exercise/Aquatics Schedule

Lap Pool/Warm Water Schedule

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Latest News & Campaigns

YWCA Greater Newburyport Hosts Groundbreaking for YWCA Residences at Ingalls Court

Sep 12, 2023 | News & Announcements

For Immediate Release: Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 For More Information, Contact: Ilene Grady, 978/465-1076 YWCA Greater Newburyport Hosts Groundbreaking For YWCA Residences at Ingalls Court 1 in Methuen on Sept. 15 Newburyport, MA – The YWCA Greater Newburyport,...

YWCA Celebrates 3rd place – Annual Yankee Homecoming Parade

Aug 9, 2023 | News & Announcements

YWCA Greater Newburyport welcomed over 70 staff, members and volunteers in the Annual Yankee Homecoming Parade and was awarded 3rd place in the Float Category. A special thank you to our amazing parade committee, members and volunteers for their participation: John...

YWCA Greater Newburyport Juneteenth Celebration on June 19th, 2023

Jun 22, 2023 | News & Announcements

The YWCA Greater Newburyport welcomed over 150 people from the community at their family-friendly Juneteenth celebration held Monday, June 19, 2023 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. In collaboration with the city of Newburyport celebrations, the event began with an Ice Cream...

We seek to integrate our mission into all our programs

YWCA Programs

Affordable Housing

Since 1885 YWCA has provided affordable housing. Today, we manage 68 units in Amesbury, Newburyport, and Salisbury. Almost half of our units serve homeless households. We are advocates of expanding affordable housing as well as fair housing.

Health & Wellness

YWCA provides a supportive environment for people of all ages to improve their health through group exercise, lap swimming, and a fitness center. YWCA Encore is a free program for those with cancer combining gentle exercise and peer support.

Pre-School Childcare

Our licensed program offers full daycare to infants through preschoolers. Caring professionals, using Teaching Strategies Gold Curriculum, help children learn, grow and play. YWCA provides a discount based on a family’s ability to pay.

School-Aged Childcare

YWCA focuses on the social-emotional development of students in grades K-3. We infuse our mission into the curriculum to expand student’s awareness of social and racial justice. Students explore a wide range of activities with experienced staff.

Aquatics

Swimming is a life skill that can also improve self-esteem. YWCA offers swimming lessons for all ages beginning at 6 months to adult. Jr. Breakers swim team provides a non-competitive option beyond swim lessons. Coached masters is available for adults.