The YWCA Greater Baton Rouge was chartered in 1967 as the local affiliate of the YWCA USA. YWCA GBR programs are designed to achieve our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Our guiding conviction is that as individuals change, so might their families; and as families change, so might their communities. Our programs and services focus on four crucial areas: health care, education, social and racial justice, and women’s empowerment. We currently serve 11 parishes: East and West Baton Rouge, Livingston, Ascension, Iberville, East and West Feliciana, St. Helena, Pointe Coupee, St. James, and Tangipahoa.

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September Connections

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Juban's Restaurant, 3739 Perkins

  Guest Speaker: Kathryn Joosten, Emmy Award Winning Actress and Spokeswoman for Tobacco Free Living

Make your reservations today by emailing cartwrightp@ywca-br.org or by calling 225.383.0681

How You Can Help

Your support of the YWCA Greater Baton Rouge is essential for the success of the programs and services we offer. We have a strong commitment to make a difference in this community, and we hope that you will join us in this endeavor today!.

Project 6

Mentors are needed to serve the Community School for Apprenticeship Learning for the 2008-2009 school year.

Click here for more information and to see an available list of dates for orientation.