Women's History Month 2026
During Women’s History Month 2026, YWCA Retirement Fund and YWCA USA are celebrating our shared history, and mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Read More
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100 Years of Generosity
YWCA Retirement Fund trustees have given their time and effort to this benefit since 1925. From J.D. Rockefeller and Laura Spelman Rockefeller onwards, we're celebrating a century of generosity. Read more
Your Guide to Optional Contributions
Would you like to increase your future retirement benefit? You can choose to make optional after-tax contributions through your YWCA's payroll department. Here's how. Read more
Why You Should Review Your Beneficiary Information Today (And Often)
It is important to choose a beneficiary for your YWCA Retirement Fund account and to ensure that their information is correct. Here's why. Read more
News & Updates
March 02, 2026
YWCA Cass Clay Secures Funding for Homeless Services
Congratulations to YWCA Cass Clay CEO Erin Prochnow and her team who helped secure continued HUD funding crucial to homelessness services in North Dakota. Read more
February 06, 2026
Until Justice Just Is Kickoff Meeting, February 11, 3 PM EST
This year’s UJJI theme is Democracy in Progress: Voting Rights at 250. It recognizes the dedication of those who have worked to advance and defend the most fundamental tool of democracy. Read more
January 22, 2026
Website Management Webinar, January 28, 12 PM EST
Kickstart the new year with best practices for managing a local YWCA website in 2026. Using the YWCA Squarespace platform, learn how to increase engagement, accessibility, and mission alignment. Read more
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Black History Month 2026
This year, YWCAs across the network will honor #BlackHistoryMonth by uplifting historical leaders and current trailblazers. #OneYWCA #OurHerstory Read More