San Francisco and Marin
For every woman who stands up for justice
And every woman who stands by her side
For every woman who confronts a glass ceiling
And every woman ready to raise the roof
YWCA San Francisco and Marin

"In no other part of my life have I met so many strong, dedicated, passionate, intelligent women than at the YWCA."
- Hilary, former staff member

"I like it here because of my friends and the friendly teachers."
- Gary, 6th grader, NEST program

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Welcome

To The YWCA!

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

For more than a century, the YWCA San Francisco & Marin has responded to the changing roles, needs and aspirations of a diverse population of women, girls and families.

The voices of women have blended to create a vision that keeps the YWCA strong and current even in times of national change and challenge.

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Staying the Course

Aging and Work

..."The culture is changing," says Szudy, who observes that some members of the baby boomer generation believe their work defines them, and as a result, they’re strongly motivated to keep working. "The time is ripe for new approaches to aging and work...

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