Our History

The YWCA is an international membership of women of different faiths, ages, experiences, and ethnic origins—working as an association to empower women and eliminate racism to realize the common vision of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.

Since 1922, the YWCA Princeton has dedicated itself to providing programs that facilitate growth and leadership for women and minorities, in particular to support individuals as they move toward self-sufficiency. The YWCA Princeton Board of Directors, and those of its national and international sister YWCAs, comprise the largest all-women governing body in the world.

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The YWCA Princeton advances its mission and meets the changing needs of its community through its ongoing programs of literacy: pre-k to citizenship, English as a Second Language, early childhood and youth programs, recreational and rehabilitative aquatics, breast cancer support, and women’s fitness.