• Bright Futures Childcare Center

    Searching for a place where bright futures begin? You just found it. Check out Bright Futures Childcare Center—where kids grow, learn, and shine every day.

  • Aquatics Center

    Dive into fitness, fun, and community at the YWCA Aquatics Center!

  • Advocacy & Racial Justice

    Building a more inclusive community starts here; check out our advocacy and racial justice programs today.

  • 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!

  • Women Empowerment

    H.E.R Path

    H.E.R. Path empowers women through a focus on Hope, Empowerment, and Resilience, offering mentorship, community, and practical resources to help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals

  • Early Parenthood Program

    Our Early Parenthood Program supports teens and young parents (ages 12–19) with guidance, resources, and a caring community to navigate parenthood with confidence

Weekly Updates

We sincerely thank the Southeastern Masonic Brothers for their generous support in funding the landscaping and beautification of the YWCA Campus!

We extend our sincere gratitude to our UNCW Social Work Interns for hosting our inaugural Annual Hispanic Outreach event. The celebration featured a traditional Bachata dance class and a variety of engaging activities honoring Hispanic Heritage!

We celebrated our 2nd Annual Bright Futures Fall Fest! Thank you to all of the families who came out to celebrate with us!

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.

  • Advocacy & Racial Justice

    Advocacy & Racial Justice

    Center communities of color in our advocacy to lead to policies that advance justice for everyone

  • Conversations for Peace

    Conversations for Peace

    Designed to bring together diverse groups of people in an effort to impact peaceful change

  • Health Equity

    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.

  • Childcare Programs & Services

    Promote child development and school readiness, while enabling parents to obtain employment

  • Health & Wellness

    Improve the lives of women and girls by providing high-quality health and wellness programs

  • Family Support & Empowerment

    Assist families in moving towards economic independence and empower them to grow together

Become a Member Today ↘

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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

Learn more

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.

  • I Need Help

    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

  • I Want To Help

    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 Us

Support our mission for gender equality and racial justice ↘

$25

Provides resources for YWCA’s Advocacy and Racial Justice programming.

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$50

Provides access to prenatal community resources for young women in YWCA’s Early Parenthood Program.

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$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.

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