YWCA of Greater New Orleans

05/05/2026

For more than 100 years, the YWCA of Greater New Orleans served women and children in our community, providing essential programs and support when they were needed most. Since losing our building to Hurricane Katrina, the path to recovery has been long.

The good news: construction is now well underway on our new facility! With your help, we can close the remaining funding gaps not covered by FEMA—especially for playground equipment and preparing the building to open its doors.

On May 5th, you can make a meaningful impact by giving on GiveNOLA Day: https://www.givenola.org/organization/ywcano

Every contribution helps us open our doors stronger and ready to serve.

Thank you for standing with us!

10/03/2025

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10/02/2025

Free observe the moon event!

Join us for International Observe the Moon Night this Saturday, 5–8 p.m. at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center!

Enjoy free, family-friendly programming including:
🔭 Hands-on Moon activities & demos
🎨 Creative ways to appreciate Earth’s Moon
🌍 A chance to connect with our community under the same sky

Don’t miss this lunar celebration - it’s fun for all ages! Learn more here: bit.ly/47Fs7uY

10/02/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to honor survivors, support those in treatment, and raise awareness of the disparities that persist 💗

📊 Did you know?
• A U.S. woman’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is 1 in 8.
• It has the highest mortality rate of any cancer in women ages 20–59.
• African American women face a 31% mortality rate — the highest of any racial or ethnic group.
• Among women under 45, breast cancer is more common in African American women than in white women.
• Younger women, especially African American women, are more likely to develop triple-negative breast cancer — an aggressive subtype with higher mortality.

Knowledge is power. Early detection, access to care, and equity in treatment save lives. Let’s spread awareness and stand together. ✨

10/02/2025

Spooky Fun for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities!

10/02/2025

Coat collection drive next week!

The Loving Care club is hosting a Coat Collection Drive all month long to help families in need this winter. ❄️

📍 Drop off your brand-new or gently used (clean & in good condition) coats at our collection sites—or join us at our special collection event on October 8th, 6:30–7:30 PM at 604 Heritage Ave, Terrytown.

Every coat makes a difference! 💙 Donations will go to Heroes of New Orleans Charities and Catholic Charities.

🧡 About the Loving Care Club:
The Loving Care Club is a social club for high-functioning adults with developmental disabilities. We focus on friendship, community, and giving back—and this coat drive is just one way we’re working to make a difference.

👉 For more information about the club, call Emily at 504-349-5000.

Let’s come together and keep our community warm this season! 🍁

09/28/2025

*Free rides will be available on both Saturdays of early voting—September 27 and October 4—as well as on Election Day, October 11, during the 2025 election cycle."

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will waive fares on buses, streetcars, and ferries during several key voting days this fall.

09/28/2025

2nd grade public school teachers, read below!

09/27/2025

Our next Big Book Sale will be October 24 - 26, 2025! Can't wait to see you there!

09/27/2025

Check out the new turtle at the Nature Center