Juneteenth 2025
On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, TX, finally learned that they were free. Juneteenth is a time of celebration, and a call to action for racial justice and equality. Read More
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YWCARF Blog
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
October 17, 2025
Congratulations to our 10 prize draw winners!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our email collection survey and prize draw. Read more
October 02, 2025
Confirm Your Email Address Today to Enter Our Prize Draw
To help ensure that the Fund can reach you electronically with important benefits updates, please take a moment to confirm your current email address. Read more
September 30, 2025
It’s YWCARF's 100th Birthday, and participants get a special benefit gift!
We are thrilled to announce a special, one-time benefit to our participants and retirees. Read more
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Help local YWCAs serve millions of women, girls, and people of color and change the power structures that determine their future. Read More