About Us

The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization both locally and throughout the world. Our mission is to eliminate racism and empower women. This is accomplished in a number of ways through the implementation of innovative, effective and inspiring programming.

Since 1918, The YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County has been impacting the lives and experiences of women and children in our community through an ever-evolving array of services. Whether it be social, educational, emotional or recreational, the YWCA provides programming that best meets the many facets that make a woman whole.

Some of the services and programs offered through The YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County include:

• Emergency Housing for Victims of Domestic Violence (Safe House)
• Assistance with Permenant Housing for Victims of Domestic Violence
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Legal Services
• Financial and Computer Literacy Training
• Mentoring for Children with Mental Health Diagnoses Ages 6 through 18
• Mentoring and Outreach for Teen Girls at Area High Schools
• Crisis Hotlines and Support for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
• Scholarship Opportunities for Colleges and Universities
• Health and Wellness Classes

Read more to learn about our services, excursions, and how you can get involved!