Eliminating racism, empowering Women.
Serving Over 10,000 Clients.
Our greater purpose of transforming lives brings meaning and purpose into the lives of our clients, our staff and the community. Our vision is promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Our greater purpose is to transform lives.
The YWCA Greater Harrisburg provides safe, secure housing and services for women and youth and has developed additional programs and services to meet the ever-changing needs of a diverse population of women, children, men and families.
The YWCA is the leading women’s organization in the Pennsylvania Capital region, serving Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry Counties.
37th Annual Tribute to Women of Excellence
Plans are underway for the 37th Annual Tribute to Women of Excellence, which will honor 25 outstanding women in the Capital Region who devote time and energy to making the organizations and communities with which they are affiliated better places to live and work. The event will take place Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. Mark your calendars now and watch this space for more information in the coming weeks and months.
Stay tuned to this space for the announcement of the Class of 2026! Coming before the holidays!
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The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported through generous contributions from individuals and organizations in our community. Donations made to the YWCA support our programs and services.
For more than 130 years, the YWCA Greater Harrisburg has been dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.