This year, the YWCA will provide afterschool and full day summer programming for over 350 at-risk youth in Mecklenburg and Union counties and transitional housing for over 175 homeless women, children and their families. The YWCA would not be able to offer these services without the support of volunteers like you!

If you belong to a congregation, civic or social group in need of a project, or if you’re an individual looking to make a difference in your community, the YWCA needs your help.  Click here for a list of projects and immediate needs.

Take up a collection of much needed school supplies: Paper, notebooks, pencils, markers, crayons, and backpacks
Provide tickets and passes to sporting activities, movies, cultural events and concerts
Host a celebratory ice cream or pizza party
Tutor a child during homework time at the center
Host a workshop or seminar to teach a specific skill or to bring attention to college opportunities

If you would like more information on how you can support the Youth Development Program please contact Erica Tapley at 704-525-5770 or email Erica at etapley@ywcacentralcarolinas.org

Donate professional services needed by participants, such as dentistry, financial planning, manicures or haircuts
Volunteer one-on-one helping participants to establish email accounts, navigate job search engines and/or become more computer savvy
Facilitate mock interviews
Take up a collection of much needed items (click here) 
Organize a group with participants around a favorite activity that meets on a regular basis
Organize a special event and/or meal to serve such as a Valentine’s Day brunch or a game night with prizes for the winners

If you would like more information on how you can support Women in Transition or Families Together please contact Caitlen Nelis at 704-525-5770 or email Caitlen at cnelis@ywcacentralcarolinas.org