YWCA Greater Newburyport

Our Mission & Work – Building a Healthy, Inclusive Community

Our Mission: YWCA Greater Newburyport is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Our Vision: YWCA Greater Newburyport envisions a healthy, safe and supportive community for all.  We strive to:

Build awareness for equity and racial justice through advocacy and education, and empower our greater community to address injustices with us.

Innovate and improve our programs, operations, and services by providing safe, affordable, and supportive child care, youth development, affordable housing, and health and wellness opportunities.

Grow access to essential services by providing opportunities for women and their families to succeed.

Work collaboratively by building and strengthening community partnerships and relationships with funders, supporters, local agencies, and community partners.

Our Values:

Empowerment Empowering women is the foundation of our work.  We are committed to providing affordable childcare, affordable housing, health and wellness services, and advocacy to promote gender equality.

Activism We advocate for racial and social justice and women’s rights, striving for a safe and healthy community for all.

Racial Justice Centering and elevating voice of Black, indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to create healthy, safe and accessible spaces that promote dignity for everyone.

Inclusivity Our programs are designed for all, regardless of background or identity.  We strive to create experiences that foster a sense of belonging and community for all who participate.

Integrity We approach our work with honesty and authenticity and fulfill our mission ethically and responsibly.

Persistence We recognize the deep-rooted nature of racism and sexism and understand that solutions will not come quickly.  Therefore, we are dedicated to addressing these issues for the long haul.

Programs: We seek to integrate our mission into all of our programs. 

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