Black History Month 2025
This year, YWCAs across the network will honor #BlackHistoryMonth by uplifting historical leaders and current trailblazers. #BHM2025 Read More
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Your Guide to Optional Contributions
Would you like to increase your future retirement benefit? You can choose to make optional after-tax contributions through your YWCA's payroll department. Here's how. Read more
Why You Should Review Your Beneficiary Information Today (And Often)
It is important to choose a beneficiary for your YWCA Retirement Fund account and to ensure that their information is correct. Here's why. Read more
Are You a Fund Administrator? Here’s What You Need to Know
YWCARF administrators perform a range of important tasks, from enrollment to ensuring contributions are correct and on time. Read more
News & Updates
March 21, 2025
YWConnect Rescheduled for May 6
Due to travel conflict with the National Leadership Meeting, the next YWConnect has been scheduled for May 6, 3 PM EST. YWCA USA CEO Margaret Mitchell will lead the 60-minute session. Read more
February 12, 2025
Until Justice Just Is Kickoff Meeting, February 20
You're invited! Join YWCA USA's online intro to this year's theme, Equity in Action: Exposing Myths and Redefining Justice. Register now for Thursday, February 20 at 3 PM EST. Read more
January 31, 2025
Register for Know Your Rights (KYR) Training Session, February 6
Join YWCA Tulsa’s Director of Legal Services and YWCA Northwestern Illinois’ Director of Immigration Services on how to engage with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Read more
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