• Celebration of women of diverse backgrounds with a red background, a stylized female figure holding a trophy, and the text 'Salute to Women of Achievement'.

    The Academy of Women Achievers

    Each year, YWCA Greater Atlanta “salutes” women in the Atlanta community who believe in our mission and exemplify it in their work and philanthropy.

    About the Academy of Women Achievers
  • A modern YMCA building with a brick exterior, a tall orange-framed sign spelling YMCA, a glass staircase at the front, and a parking lot with three white vans and a silver car, set against a backdrop of trees and mountains.

    Collaboration in Action

    The Campaign to Revitalize the Phillis Wheatley Westside YWCA

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  • Flyer advertising free community yoga classes with Leyla, featuring colorful silhouettes of people doing yoga poses, a smiling woman with headphones, and event details including days, time, location at YWCA Greater Atlanta, and what to expect.

    FREE Community Yoga

    RSVP Here
  • Group of diverse women sitting outdoors attending an event, some wearing masks and glasses, with trees and parked cars in the background.

    Digital Skills Academy

    Last year the DSA provided 84 women with the opportunity to develop essential career readiness and business skills, build foundational digital transformation skills, and receive comprehensive instruction.

    Apply Now
  • Group of diverse people standing on steps outside a historic building, smiling at the camera, some wearing backpacks and colorful clothing.

    Georgia Women's Policy Institute

    The Georgia Women’s Policy Institute (GWPI) is the YWCA Greater Atlanta’s Signature leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement training program, where women from diverse backgrounds learn how to develop and support state-level policy proposals. Participants learn the fundamentals of Georgia government as they research, develop, and advocate for state policy to create a more just and equitable Georgia for its women, girls, and families.

    More Info Here
  • Three women smiling and posing together at a celebration, with the woman in the middle holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers. They are dressed in colorful attire with floral corsages and jewelry, standing indoors.

    ENCOREplus Health

    ENCOREplus is the YWCA’s community-based breast awareness program that educates medically underserved women and links eligible women to free clinical breast exams, and mammograms. Each year we reach more than one thousand uninsured women in the greater Atlanta area through educational workshops.

    Learn More Here
  • Group of children wearing orange graduation gowns and caps, celebrating during a graduation ceremony outdoors.

    Early Learning Academy

    YWCA Greater Atlanta offers high-quality, affordable child care, serving children and families for over 40 years. We provide a nurturing, creative space for children to learn and grow in newly redesigned and expanded indoor and outdoor learning areas.

    Learn More Here
  • Two women sitting on a stage, speaking into microphones, with a large portrait and green plants in the background.

    Conversations 2025

    Our annual event to create space for honest, thought-provoking dialogues about the interconnectedness of race and gender; and to ensure that attendees gain a better understanding of how inclusivity creates a more compassionate environment for all citizens.

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

What We Do ↘

YWCA Greater Atlanta provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.

  • Group of women at a protest holding signs about immigration and justice, with a crowd and trees in the background.

    Advocacy & Social Justice

  • Two women smiling and talking at an outdoor event or gathering, with other people in the background. One woman is wearing sunglasses and a colorful scarf, while the other has a backpack and holds a clipboard and papers.

    Education & Economic Empowerment

  • Three women outdoors on a trail looking at a smartphone and smiling, surrounded by green hills and yellow wildflowers.

    Health & Safety for Women & Girls

Our Programs ↘

YWCA Greater Atlanta provides services focused on advocacy and social justice, education and economic empowerment, and health and safety to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.

  • Two women holding signs in front of a government building with a gold dome, advocating for Georgia mothers and protesting for Georgia.

    Georgia Womens Policy Institute

    Empowering women to create meaningful policy change in Georgia.

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  • An empty kindergarten classroom with colorful chairs stacked on tables, arts and crafts displayed on walls, educational materials, and a blue rug with yellow shapes.

    Early Learning Academy

    Providing families with quality affordable childcare & education for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old

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  • Group of women gathered in an office, smiling for a photo with a presentation screen in the background that reads "Fall 2023."

    Digital Skills Academy

    An 8-10 week course to assist women in building digital literacy.

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  • Two smiling women standing in front of a glass window with pink awareness ribbons and decorations for breast cancer awareness.

    ENCOREplus

    A breast cancer awareness program that educates underserved women & provides free mammograms

    Learn More

  • A woman and a young girl sitting together on an airplane, smiling at the camera, with the girl wearing headphones and both wearing orange shirts.

    Teen Girls In Technology

    A STEAM program inspiring girls with afterschool sessions, college prep, & field trips

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Community Impact ↘

YWCA Greater Atlanta provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.

  • Graphic of three women standing in a row with five orange circles above their heads, representing a team or group.

    Economic Advancement

    YWCA’s employment training, career navigation, job search support, paid internships, and financial classes help low-wage workers build economic security.

  • Icon of an adult woman holding hands with a young girl.

    Direct Services

    YWCA offers early education, digital skills training, and advocacy training.

  • A graphic illustration of ten orange stick figures in a circular arrangement, holding hands, symbolizing unity and teamwork.

    Health & Wellness

    YWCA Atlanta offers breast health education and free mammograms to underinsured women.

94%

of women enrolled in the Digital Skills Academy completed at least one course helping them to gain digital fluency and job readiness.

1000+

medically underserved women in the greater Atlanta area are able to participate in educational workshops to learn about breast cancer prevention and get linked to free mammogram services if needed.

6+

important legislative bills passed with integral help from the Georgia Women’s Policy Institute

97%

of the Pre-K students were prepared for kindergarten and developmentally on track (equipped with early literacy and social skills and early math and science skills).

Support our mission for gender equality and racial justice ↘

$100

Course materials for a woman in DSA

$250

Mammogram to an under-insured woman

$500

2 weeks of childcare in our Early Learning Academy

$1000

1 scholarship for a woman to participate in GWPI