Ames
upcoming events
Women of Achievement
Join the YWCA at its annual fundraiser, Women of Achievement, on Thursday, March 27th at the ISU Alumni Center at 6pm. Are you interested in sponsoring or donating to the silent auction? Email Executive Director, Angela Merrick, at amerrick@iastate.edu for more information.
Become a YWCA Board Member!
Do you believe in the Y's mission of eliminating racism and empowering women? The YWCA is now accepting board applications. Email Executive Director, Angela Merrick, at amerrick@iastate.edu for more information.
Join our program: Engaging International Spouses and Students
Are you an international student or a spouse of an international student? Join the YWCA's Engaging International Spouses and Students program for weekly workshops on English Pronunciation, Crafts, field trips, and fun making new friends! Email sang@iastate.edu or click here for more information.
YWCA Student Club:
The YWCA is seeking members for its student club! The student club will meet regularly to discuss and advocate against social injustices. For more information email kwankat4@iastate.edu.
Join Girls Power Mentor Program
Are you interested in having an ISU woman mentor? The Girls Power Mentoring Program pairs ISU women with Ames middle school girls. Girls Power meets biweekly as a group, and one-on-one every other week. For more information, email ywcagirlspower@gmail.com or click here.
Join CollegeBound Mentoring Program
Are you interested in having an ISU woman mentor? The CollegeBound Mentoring Program pairs ISU women students with Ames high school women. CollegeBound meets biweekly as a group, and one-on-one every other week. For more information, email elexisburlage@iastate.edu or click here.
All donations, big and small, are greatly appreciated and go a long ways! Make your donation today!
There are plenty of volunteer opportunities at the YWCA, whether its participating in one of our programs, or helping with an event!
The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, dignity, and freedom for all.