YWCA Alaska
Eliminate racism.
Empower women.
Promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
And it starts with you.
Welcome
YWCA Alaska has been serving Alaskans since 1989. We are committed to supporting and fostering a community were all the peoples of this great land can live and thrive. We believe in the “beloved community” that invites respectful conversations and dialogue around issues that matter to Alaskans. As you explore our website, know that you are welcome to engage in this work with us.
Theresa Lyons,
CEO
Our Programs
31st Annual Women of Achievement & Youth Awards
To celebrate the leadership of remarkable women and youth. A virtual week of Women of Achievement.
An important moment in America.
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
nmaahc.si.edu
Juneteenth is an often overlooked event in our nation’s history. On June 19, 1865, Union troops freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half years after Pre...Wow! Diver in a whale‘s mouth!
Lobster diver injured when caught in whale’s mouth
www.alaskasnewssource.com
Michael Packard said he was about 45 feet deep in the waters off Provincetown, Massachusetts, when “all of a sudden I felt this huge bump, and everything went dark.”Sign up for the YWCA AK Newsletter
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