• We are Hiring

    We’re currently looking for Program Managers, interns, and one-time volunteers to join us in supporting the mission of YWCA Berkeley/Oakland.

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  • Join our Strong Women For These Times Campaign

    We are excited to host events that highlight trailblazers in our community as part of our mission to empower a network of strong, powerful, and unstoppable women.

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  • You are Invited to Our Open House

    Join us August 25th for a special day of community connection at the YWCA Berkeley/Oakland. Meet our dedicated staff, explore our historic building, and discover our empowering programs. Enjoy free food, pick up free menstrual and health products and take part in the fun at our community Swap Meet and wellness activities.

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  • Advocacy is at the Core of What We Do

    Advocacy is at the Core of What We Do

    We are committed to the One Imperative: eliminating racism by any means neccessary.

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Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity for All.

OVER 135 YEARS OF EMPOWERMENT

Programs That Uplift Our Community

We provide women and teens with the knowledge and skills to manage their finances independently in order to make informed financial decisions.

We serves as a free space for community members to attend workshops to move, breathe, destress, and ground themselves in the love of our community.

Arts and Culture

We deliver culturally responsive arts programming - classes, residencies, and public events - in partnership with schools, grassroots groups, and local artists.

We provide the critical support and resources our community needs to gain a job or move up in their career or current employment.

We advocate against oppression based on gender or race, and fight for equal protections.

Community Resources Drive

We hosts community resource drives throughout the year, providing community members across the East Bay access to essential needs.

Support our mission for gender equality and racial justice

$25

Covers the cost for a shadow day participant.

$50

One scholarship at Young Women and Money Conference

$100

Matching funds for a domestic violence survivor’s savings account

$500

Funds racial justice and civil rights advocacy