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Eliminating racism. Empowering women. Right in the heart of Central Square, Cambridge, MA.

YWCA Cambridge is a 501(c)(3) organization co-located in Cambridge, MA, whose mission is “eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.” As a YWCA USA chapter, we accomplish this through direct-service programming and community-based advocacy work. We offer housing assistance for 103 self-identified women in our Tanner Residence; a safe haven for

10 homeless families at our Family Shelter; and a leadership and empowerment program for 8th grade girls in Cambridge. In addition, we provide space for community groups to thrive in the heart of Central Square and serve as a welcoming place for women of all ages to find shelter, support, and opportunities to learn and grow.

09/03/2026

🧡 Meet 2026 Tribute honoree Jennie Kwo! 🧡

For Jennie Kwo, martial arts is about far more than physical strength. Through her leadership at Boston Classical Soo Bahk Do (a YWCA Cambridge program since 2016!) Jennie has helped build a community rooted in humility, compassion, discipline, and a deep commitment to supporting one another.

In Jennie’s words:

“I am deeply grateful to my instructor and those who have supported me on my Soo Bahk Do journey. Through martial arts, I have learned that empowerment isn’t just about developing physical strength or loud confidence; rather, it is built on humility, compassion, and discipline. My goal is to build a community where all our students stay safe, feel empowered, and fiercely support each other en route to a less divisive and more equitable world.”

Join us on Wednesday, September 30 as we celebrate Jennie and the remarkable women and young people making Cambridge a more equitable community.

Tickets are available now! Click the link in our bio 🔗

08/26/2026

Meet Ayesha M. Wilson, MSW, one of five remarkable women being honored at YWCA Cambridge’s 2026 Tribute to Outstanding Women. 🧡

A former YWCA Cambridge Board member, Ayesha has spent her career in service to community—and we’re thrilled to celebrate her leadership, advocacy, and commitment to creating lasting change.

As Ayesha shared:

“Having had the privilege of serving on the Board of Directors of YWCA Cambridge for six years, receiving this tribute is deeply meaningful to me. Service to our community is at the heart of everything I do, and being recognized by an organization so firmly dedicated to equity and justice is both an honor and an inspiration. This tribute motivates me to continue advocating for empowerment and lasting positive change.”

Join us on September 30 as we honor Ayesha alongside four other outstanding women whose leadership has made a lasting impact on our community.

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Visit the link in our bio to reserve your seat.

08/21/2026

🎟️ Tickets are officially live for YWCA Cambridge’s 31st Annual Tribute to Outstanding Women! Click the link in our bio 🔗

On September 30, we’ll come together to celebrate five remarkable women whose leadership, service, and impact have strengthened Cambridge and the communities around them.

For more than three decades, Tribute has been a chance to recognize women whose work deserves to be seen, celebrated, and shared.

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of community, connection, and celebration.

📅 Wednesday, September 30
📍 La Fabrica, 450 Massachusetts Ave
🎟️ Get your tickets at ywcacam.org/tribute

We can’t wait to celebrate with you. 🧡

07/16/2026

Make connections. Share ideas. Imagine change.

At Mapping Liberation Movements, youth will uncover the stories behind movements for racial justice, gender equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and social change—and discover how they’re all connected.

Through creative activities, games, group challenges, and lively conversations, we’ll explore the people and movements that shaped history, meet new friends, and dream up our own visions for a more just world.

Come ready to create, collaborate, ask big questions, and have fun!

07/02/2026

YWCA Cambridge invites our community to the upcoming Community Debate for the 25th Middlesex District, hosted by and the

Join us for a conversation with and focused on racial, social, and economic justice in Cambridge.

📍 Cambridge Community Center
5 Callender Street, Cambridge
📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM

Register using the link in our bio! We hope to see you there.

05/26/2026

We’re hiring!

YWCA Cambridge is seeking a full-time Youth Leadership Manager to help lead programs that support young people in building confidence, leadership skills, and community.

This role will plan and facilitate youth sessions, support curriculum development, coordinate volunteers and guest speakers, and build strong relationships with young people, families, and community partners.

If you’re passionate about youth development, leadership, and YWCA Cambridge’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women, we’d love to hear from you.

Click the link in our bio to apply!

05/12/2026

In the face of challenging times, we’re taking inspiration from the powerful community of nonprofit organizations that are in Cambridge and beyond. We’re one of 157 nonprofits who received a grant this spring from . This funding will help us on our mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Learn more about CCF’s annual Community Fund grants at cambridgecf.org/community-fund-2026
 

05/08/2026

Who has shaped your Cambridge?

For 30 years, Tribute has honored women and youth whose leadership, care, advocacy, and vision have helped shape Cambridge. Now, we’re inviting our community to help us recognize the next group of honorees.

Tribute 2026 nominations are now open.

✨ Adult and youth honorees
📍 Nominees should have a meaningful connection to Cambridge and demonstrated impact in the community.

Nominate someone who shaped your Cambridge.

🔗 Link in bio

04/15/2026

CampOUT registration is officially OPEN!

At YWCA Cambridge, we’re on a mission to create spaces where young people feel safe, seen, and celebrated—and CampOUT is exactly that. This overnight summer camp hosted by brings LGBTQ+ youth and youth from LGBTQ+ families together to build community, confidence, and lifelong memories.

Spots are limited—register today and be part of something special. Link is in our bio!

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
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