When you support YWCA South Hampton Roads, you make our 24/7/365 work possible and help build a community where justice, peace, and equity prevail.
For more than 115 years, YWCA South Hampton Roads has guarded the lives of the innocent through supportive programs, emergency shelter, and critical education programs that are a lifeline for those in need.
Thank you for standing with YWCA South Hampton Roads! Our values are intimately woven into our organizational practices, programs and services to ensure we meet the growing needs of the communities we serve.
Your donations directly assist YWCA South Hampton Roads team in providing support services and tackling crucial issues, helping better the lives of women, children, and men as they escape violence, regain self-sufficiency, and access the tools to rebuild their lives.
You, our valued partner, make all the difference!
Ways To Donate
There are several ways for you to donate to YWCA South Hampton Roads, including:
- secure online giving
- mailing a check
- sponsorship through partnership
- making a gift of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds
- contributing to YWCA through Kroger
- planned giving
Other Ways to Give
Mail Your Gift
To make a tax-deductible donation by mail, please complete and print out the donation form below and mail it with your check or money order (payable to “YWCA South Hampton Roads”) to our Development team:
Monthly or Quarterly Giving Program
Make a continued impact by having monthly donations deducted from your credit or debit card. Think about making a recurring gift to help more women and girls thrive!
In-Kind Gifts
In-kind gifts are contributions of goods or services, other than cash grants. Examples of in-kind gifts include:
- Goods, like household items, food, furniture, office equipment
- Services, like meeting space, photocopy and mail services, and administrative/financial support
- Expertise, like legal, tax, or business advice; marketing and website development; and strategic planning
In-kind donations can be mailed to or scheduled to be dropped off at the address below Monday – Friday between 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Almost Home Sponsorship
The YWCA South Hampton Roads Almost Home Emergency Shelter program provides a unique opportunity for the community to assist with the upkeep and maintenance of our shelter, making it more welcoming and safer for our guests and team members.
Making a Gift Of Stocks, Bonds Or Mutual Funds
Your generous gift of stocks, bonds or mutual funds to YWCA South Hampton Roads will supercharge our work to eliminate racism and empower women. If you would like to make a gift, please follow these instructions or contact our Development Department via email or by phone at (757) 625-4248.
Planned Giving
Bequests and Wills
Interested in supporting YWCA South Hampton Roads but feel overwhelmed by the thought of writing another check or giving up your assets today? A simple, flexible, and versatile way to continue our mission for years to come is a gift in your will or living trust, known as a charitable bequest.
By including a bequest to YWCA South Hampton Roads in your will or living trust, you are ensuring that we will be here to empower women for generations to come.
Next Steps:
- Contact the YWCA Development Department at (757) 625-4248 or email development@ywca-shr.org for additional information on appreciated securities.
- Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
- If you include YWCA of South Hampton Roads in your plans, please use our legal name and Federal Tax ID.
Legal Name: YWCA of South Hampton Roads
Address: 340 High St., Ste. 206 Portsmouth, VA 23704
Federal Tax ID Number: 54-0506491
Sponsorships
On behalf of women, girls and families across South Hampton Roads, we salute our sponsors and partners with heartfelt thanks. YWCA works with corporations, foundations, organizations and government institutions to help us further our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. We welcome new sponsors and partners and look forward to finding ways to work together to stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen communities.
Our incredible sponsors provide critical financial support for YWCA programs and initiatives.
To get in touch about sponsorship and partnership opportunities, or with questions, contact our Development team via email or call them at (757) 625-4248.
Workplace Giving
Many employers participate in the United Way Annual Campaign, which allows employees to contribute to a charity of choice through payroll deduction. Also, many companies will match their employee’s charitable contributions through matching gifts programs.
Kroger Community Rewards
Support our mission when you shop at Kroger. Simply link your shopping card in the Kroger app to YWCA South Hampton Roads and you’re on your way to helping us eliminate racism and empower women!
Persimmon Circle
Persimmon Circle members are loyal and generous friends of the YW whose leadership giving and deep commitment to the organization set an example, inspire others, and make a significant contribution to our mission to eliminate racism and empower women.
Your consideration to support YWCA South Hampton Roads is an opportunity to transform lives. Through the leadership and support of partners like you, deserving women and children will continue to prosper and our community will be better.