Initiatives and Signature Events
Conference on R.E.S.T.
Conference on Racial Equity and Social Transformation (R.E.S.T.) is a training ground to navigate the effects of our region's ties to race and racism and discuss how to forge a path toward racial healing and equity.
Women of Distinction
YWCA Women of Distinction Awards celebrate, recognize, and honor women who embody the YWCA mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We are deeply grateful for their service and look forward to announcing and celebrating our 2025 class.
Until Justice Just Is
Throughout the entire month of April, YWCA South Hampton Roads participates in the YWCA Racial Justice Challenge to raise awareness about the impacts of institutional and structural racism and build community among those who work for racial justice.
YWomen Vote
Join us in our YWomen Vote Get Out The Vote campaign to empower marginalized communities who are often overlooked to amplify these voices through voter education. View the calendar of events below.
Week Without Violence
October 21-26 marks the annual YWCA Week Without Violence, a movement with YWCAs across the country and around the world to end violence against women and girls.