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YWCA Lancaster Hosts a Town Hall regarding the Derek Chauvin Verdict


April 21, 6 p.m.

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month


The 2021 theme, "We Can Build Safe Online Spaces," Sexual harassment, assault, and abuse can happen anywhere, including in online spaces.

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23rd Annual Race Against Racism


It's time to "Race Your Way"
April 24 - May 22.

Registration is now open

Our Mission

YWCA Lancaster is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

We Create Real Change

YWCA Lancaster has been leading change in the Lancaster community since 1889. We pioneer opportunities, break down barriers, and give voice to the voiceless.

New Choices Career Development Program

YWonderful Kids

Sexual assault Prevention and Counseling Center

Center for Racial and Gender Equity

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Race Against Racism

April 24
Apr 24

Run with us in our 23rd year and longest-running Race Against Racism in the country by racing your way April 24...
April 19
Apr 19

7th Annual Clothing and Comfort Drive

We are accepting monetary donations and NEW clothing or comfort items to support victim survivors of sexual abuse receiving medical...
April 23
Apr 23

Stand Against Racism

Family Book Reading April 23rd at 6:30pm, Roots Run Deep with Author Zetta Elliot.
April 24
Apr 24

Race Against Racism

Run with us in our 23rd year and longest-running Race Against Racism in the country by racing your way April 24...

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543 children received quality, affordable care while their parents worked.

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YWCA Lancaster’s Statement on Daunte Wright Shooting

April 04
Apr 04

On Sunday, April 11, Daunte Wright was fatally shot in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, about 10 miles from where Derek Chauvin...

Apr 4
Apr 04

YWCA Lancaster’s Statement on Daunte Wright Shooting
Apr 4
Apr 04

YWCA Lancaster to Launch 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge
Mar 3
Mar 03

Mass Shooting in Georgia

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