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About YWCA Northeast Kansas

Location:

225 SW 12th St., Topeka, KS 66612, US

Mission Statement

YWCA Northeast Kansas has been a proud part of the greater Topeka community for over 130 years and is a part of a network of YWCAs which represents one of the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organizations in the world. Across the globe, we have more than 25 million members in 106 countries, including 2.6 million members and participants in 300 local associations in the United States. Locally, we proudly serve over 7,500 individuals and families each year.

Description

Established 132 years ago in 1887, YWCA Northeast Kansas is a unique and vital community resource in the greater Topeka community committed to eliminating racism and empowering women. Not only does YWCA Northeast Kansas provide crucial services to women, children, and families - we are widely recognized as a thought leader on the issues of racial justice and the advancement of women.

We provide transformative services in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking; early childhood education, youth services, healthy lifestyles, and leadership and inclusion initiatives.