Honoring the courageous women who shaped our legacy. ✨
This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the changemakers whose vision and determination continue to inspire a more just and equitable world.
#WomensHistoryMonth #OneYWCA #OurHerstory
During our Centennial Year, we honor Rosetta Lawson, a suffragette who established the first Phyllis Wheatley Branch of YWCA and expanded opportunity for Black women during segregation. Her legacy still shapes our work today. #YWCAGP #ONEYWCA #OurHerstory
In our Centennial Year, we honor Julia Morgan, the first woman licensed as an architect in California. She designed influential YWCA spaces that opened doors for women and reshaped American architecture. #YWCAGP #ONEYWCA #OurHerstory
100 years of impact built together. The YWCA Glendale and Pasadena is powered by community, partnership, and people who show up.
Join us May 29 for our Centennial Gala.
Become a sponsor: bit.ly/3ZhS958
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As we mark 100 years of YWCA Glendale and Pasadena, we honor Lillian Kimura. A national YWCA leader and the first woman elected JACL president, she championed youth leadership, racial justice, and marriage equality long before it was popular. #ONEYWCA #YWCAGP #Centennial
Grace Hoadley Dodge helped unite organizations serving young women in 1885 to form what became the YWCA of the United States.
Her philanthropy and leadership expanded education, opportunity, and support for working women. Her legacy continues today through YWCA’s mission.
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Civil rights leader Dr. Dorothy I. Height helped shape YWCA’s commitment to racial justice as its first Director of Racial Justice. During our centennial year, the YWCA Glendale and Pasadena honors her legacy and the movement she helped build.
#OneYWCA #YWCAGP #OurHerstory #WomensHistoryMonth
For 100 years, the YWCA Glendale and Pasadena has worked to eliminate racism and empower women.
Join us at our Centennial Gala on May 29 and help power the next century of impact.
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Do you live in Glendale or Pasadena and are you age 65+? We want your input. Take the YWCA Glendale and Pasadena wellness survey to help shape programs for older adults: tinyurl.com/SeniorWellne...
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Helen J. Claytor was a racial justice activist and longtime YWCA leader. She served on the YWCA national board for decades and later became president of the YWCA of the USA. Honoring her in our Centennial Our HerStory series. #ONEYWCA #YWCAGP #OurHerStory
International Women’s Day 2026: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls. The YWCA Glendale and Pasadena is part of #ONEYWCA in 120-plus countries, reaching 20,000 communities and serving 25 million people worldwide. Celebrating our centennial year. #YWCAGP #IWD2026
Happy Women's History Month! 🌸 Let's honor courageous women before us. 💪 Share your inspiration! 💖 #WomensHistoryMonth #Empowerment #Gratitude #TogetherWeRise #OneYWCA #OurHerstory
"YWCA has championed civic participation since the Suffragette movement, inspiring us to empower women and girls to thrive. Join us in honoring their legacy and sharing your trailblazers! 💪💜 #WomensHistoryMonth #Empowerment #OneYWCA #OurHerstory #TogetherWeRise #Inspiration #CommunitySupport
It is Women’s History Month. YWCA Glendale and Pasadena is honoring Our Herstory by uplifting women who broke barriers and shaped our legacy. Who would you add to Our Herstory? #YWCAGP #ONEYWCA #WomensHistoryMonth
🌟 Honoring trailblazers this Women's History Month! Together, we carry their legacy forward. #OneYWCA #OurHerstory #WomensHistoryMonth #Empowerment #Legacy #Trailblazers
🌟 As #Blackhistorymonth ends, let's honor Black women's strength and legacy through Women's History Month. Stay inspired with YWCA Monterey County #Empowerment #CommunitySupport #OneYWCA #OurHerstory #Inspiration #TogetherWeRise ✨
Holi Walkathon at Glendale Community College benefiting the YWCA Glendale and Pasadena. Wed, March 4, 12:30 to 1:30 PM at Plaza Vaquero. Choose 2.5K or 5K, then celebrate with color, music, and community. Sign up: bit.ly/4r2i6AX
#YWCAGP #ONEYWCA
Wondering if your relationship is healthy You are not alone. Support is available 24/7 through love is respect. Call 866.331.9474 text LOVEIS to 22522 or chat at loveisrespect.org #TDVAM2026 #RealLoveRespects #YWCAGP #ONEYWCA
In the 1980s, the fight for fair voting rights was alive and urgent. YWCA continued to stand strong, championing the preservation of the Voting Rights Act and defending efforts to ensure everyone’s voice is heard. Change is a journey, we’re in it together! #OneYWCA #BlackHistoryMonth #OurHerstory
Introduce a girl to engineering and show her how she can change the world. Celebrate #GirlDay2026 on February 26, and join our efforts in TechGYRLS and year-round in Girls' Empowerment Programs to empower girls in STEAM. DiscoverE.org/GirlDay #GirlDay2026 #TransformYourFuture #YWCAGP #ONEYWCA
Wondering if your relationship is healthy You are not alone. Support is available 24/7 through love is respect. Call 866.331.9474 text LOVEIS to 22522 or chat at loveisrespect.org #TDVAM2026 #RealLoveRespects #YWCAGP #ONEYWCA
Become a Centennial Gala sponsor to support our year of impact, including the 5K Run/Walk at GCC and Week Without Violence outreach and engagement. bit.ly/3ZhS958 #YWCAGP #ONEYWCA #CentennialGala
Voting rights are a living commitment. In the 1980s, YWCA championed the preservation of the Voting Rights Act and the defense of efforts to ensure every voice is heard.
#ONEYWCA #YWCAGP #BLACKHISTORYMON
✨In 1918, The Blue Triangle opened in Houston, empowering women and girls of color through safe community spaces. #OneYWCA #BlackHistoryMonth #OurHerstory
LA premiere in Glendale: Ain’t No Back to a Merry Go Round screens at Laemmle’s Glendale Feb 21 to 23. Feb 22 at 10:00 AM includes a talkback with director Ilana Trachtman. Tickets and teaser: www.aintnoback.com
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Today, we celebrate the incredible legacy of Dr. Gladys West, a true pioneer in the field of space exploration! 🌌🌟 #BlackHistoryMonth #HiddenFigures #WomenInSTEM #GladysWest #Pioneers #SpaceExploration #Inspiration #Empowerment #YWCA #OneYWCA
Free community event: YWCA Glendale & Pasadena Centennial Reception, Wed March 25, 2026, 4–6 PM at 735 E Lexington Dr, Glendale. Want to record your YWCA story for the Glendale Library Oral History Project? Email developmentadmin@ywcagp.org
. Info: bit.ly/4twfJZM
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In 1960, the Atlanta YWCA cafeteria became the first public dining space in the city to serve Black Americans, demonstrating concrete action.
#ONEYWCA #YWCAGP #BLACKHISTORYMONTH
1 in 10 high school students experienced physical violence from a dating partner in the past year. Support is available 24/7. Text LOVEIS to 22522, call 866.331.9474, or chat at loveisrespect.org #TDVAM2026 #YWCAGP #ONEYWCA
In 2018, Camp Rosie transitioned to YWCA Glendale and Pasadena after being previously run by the Glendale Commission on the Status of Women. Our Centennial Gala fuels the next generation of Camp Rosie girls. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZhS958
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