YWCA Cambridge

Our mission is to eliminate racism and empower women through our programs that promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Hours of operation
Lunes: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Martes: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Miércoles: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Jueves: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Viernes: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Contact

Ubicación

7 Temple Street
Cambridge, MA, MA 02139
Estados Unidos

Mid Cambridge

Additional information

Since its inception in 1891, the YWCA Cambridge has advocated for women's rights and provided affordable accommodations and support services for women. Today, the YWCA Cambridge has a variety of classes and programs, including the largest women's residential facility in the city.

Last updated Agosto 24, 2023.

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Current programs

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Gender Expansive Youth (GEY)

YWCA Cambridge

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Calling all youth interested in exploring gender as a social construct, activism, LGBTQ history, and queer issues!

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Gold Youth Leadership Program

YWCA Cambridge

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Mid Cambridge

Are you interested in talking about social media, racism, feminism, social justice, activism, and meeting new friends?

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Consent Camp for Rising 4th-9th Graders

Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women and YWCA Cambridge

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Mid Cambridge

A fun, NO-COST camp to help kids develop sustainable activism and leadership skills!

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Volunteering Opportunities at The YWCA

YWCA Cambridge

Do you love helping those in your community? If so, we offer various volunteering opportunities that will help enrich the lives of those we serve.

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Program

Gold Leadership Program

YWCA Cambridge

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Are you interested in talking about social media, racism, feminism, social justice, activism, and meeting new friends?

Program

Gender Expansive Youth Program

YWCA Cambridge

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Are you interested in exploring gender as a social construct and what that means for your identity? Join Gender Expansive Youth (GEY)!

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Consent Camp for Rising Cambridge 6-9th graders!

Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women and YWCA Cambridge

Mid Cambridge

Join us for a fun and engaging Consent Camp! Learn the basics of consent education, activism, and peer education from trained high school peer leaders!

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Women in Resistance/Mujeres en La Resistencia

Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women, Office of Mayor Siddiqui, Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC), YWCA Cambridge, and Cambridge Women's Center

Mid Cambridge

Featuring speaker Diana Sierra Becerra with stories of Salvadoran women who fought for justice. Joined by Irma Flores, Gabriela Cartagena and Cambridge-El Salvador Sister City Project.

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Free Teen STEM Exploration Day at MIT

YWCA Cambridge

Teens will meet engineering graduate students, tour the MIT campus, and participate in hands-on science activities with MIT's Engineering and Environmental Department.

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City Council Candidates' Forum

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC), YWCA Cambridge, and Transition House, Inc.

Mid Cambridge

The Forum will focus on the impacts of poverty and income inequality on community life, solutions for the City's affordable housing crisis and human rights.