Our Responsibility to the Watsonville Community
We work for the time when every person awakens each day knowing that they will be treated with respect and dignity at work, at school or as they go about their daily tasks. Furthermore we work for the justice that builds the foundation for peace and freedom. Eliminating racism, empowering women — it’s what we are about and what we intend to do.
What We Do ↘
YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We’ve been at the forefront of some of the biggest issues to date for over 160 years, we are working to improve the lives of women, girls, and communities of color through advocacy, local programming, and services.
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Youth Leadership
We offer youth development programs that draw together community members who share a common vision.
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Community Engagement
Facility rentals, events, summer programs, and more at the YWCA of Watsonville.
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Early Education
YWCA Preschool program licensed in 1995. Known in the community as “La Escuelita” (little school).
Our Programs ↘
Working to improve the lives of women, girls, and communities of color through advocacy, local programming, and services. Over the years our programs continue to evolve in emphasis and outreach but our abiding vision has remain the same: addressing the needs of the community and empowering women. Currently, our programs focuses on early education, youth leadership and community engagement.
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YW-Teens Program
Working with teens to realize possibilities for their future which develop a sense of responsibility
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Young Women Choosing Action
Curriculum informed by valid and developmentally appropriate educational and therapeutic theories.
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YW-Leaders Program
Originally stemming from our YW-Teens participants, we accept volunteers from high school to college
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YWCA Preschool Program
“La Escuelita” - the YWCA of Watsonville provides a free preschool program for the local community.
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YWCA Summer Program
Focusing on cultural activities the summer program is open to community members.
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Community Events Program
We host events throughout the year that focus on different cultural activities.