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Family Self-Defense Class
Beyond The Kicks, INC. presents “Family Self Defense: 101” The demonstration and training will be lead by Josh Phillips, assistant coach of Hammer Kickboxing Academy and Kiszy Johnson, founder of Beyond The Kicks, INC. The hour long training will show you how to respond effectively and quickly to aggressive or dangerous situations, maximizing your safety as well as the safety of others.
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Financial Literacy Luncheon
We are hosting a Financial Literacy Luncheon Workshop!
This transformative and educational workshop will focus on financial literacy, with a special emphasis on combating and preventing financial abuse and trauma.
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Bright Futures Open Enrollment
The YWCA Bright Futures Childcare Center is open for enrollment! Availability ranges by age group, so don’t wait! Contact childare@ywca-lowercapefear.org to apply!
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Childcare & Afterschool: Safe, Affordable, Accessible
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Grandparent Support Network
Our Grandparent Support Network enrollment period is not open until Ocotober 15th! Email gsn@ywca-lowercapefear.org with your name and a number to call back to!
YWCA Lower Cape Fear is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
What We Do ↘
YWCA Lower Cape Fear provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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Advocacy & Racial Justice
Center communities of color in our advocacy to lead to policies that advance justice for everyone
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Conversations for Peace
Designed to bring together diverse groups of people in an effort to impact peaceful change
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Health Equity
Increase awareness of health disparities and shape policy for change
Our Programs ↘
YWCA Lower Cape Fear provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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Childcare Programs & Services
Promote child development and school readiness, while enabling parents to obtain employment
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Health & Wellness
Improve the lives of women and girls by providing high-quality health and wellness programs
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Family Support & Empowerment
Assist families in moving towards economic independence and empower them to grow together
Become a Member Today ↘
Become a member for as little at $55 annually to support YWCA's mission-driven programs and services. Membership unlocks access to various offerings at our facility.
Benefits of being a YWCA member include:
A sense of belonging, both locally and nationally
Being part of a strong advocacy voice for women and marginalized communities
Enrollment in quality, affordable childcare
Access to positive wellness services and empowerment programs
Reach Out ↘
YWCA Lower Cape Fear provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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I Need Help
We work to address the unique needs of those living in poverty and strive for outcomes that increase emotional and economic self-sufficiency
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I Want To Help
Volunteer service can be done on an individual basis or as a team through your organization, business, or civic group. Activities are available year-round and can be tailored to fit any commitment level.
What’s Happening
The latest updates from YWCA Lower Cape Fear
It Takes Courage & Commitment
We create real change. Every day.
This ambitious work cannot be done casually or passively. We can only move forward with the support of individuals like you.
Support our mission for gender equality and racial justice ↘
$25
Provides resources for YWCA’s Advocacy and Racial Justice programming.
$50
Provides access to prenatal community resources for young women in YWCA’s Early Parenthood Program.
$100
Provides groceries and essential supplies for families in YWCA’s Grandparent Support Network.
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Any amount helps! Donate a custom amount and support childcare scholarships for families in YWCA’s Bright Futures Childcare Center, Empowered by the YWCA.