Our Mission:

YWCA Duluth is dedicated to the elimination of racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Our Vision:

YWCA Duluth is recognized as a collaborative leader and catalyst for community change focused on the empowerment of women and girls and the elimination of racism.

Our Core Values:

  • Justice - we believe, and work to create, an equitable community that values the worth of all women and girls

  • Social Change - we participate in efforts that make a significant impact on societal attitudes, behaviors, policies and laws to advance economic, political and gender and racial equity

  • Empowerment and Freedom - we believe all women and girls have the right to define themselves and their own lives as they see fit

  • Inclusion - we work towards the full participation of ALL women and girls in every level of our organization and community

  • Collaboration - we believe that by working together we can accomplish more and have greater results

    This YWCA mission statement was adopted by the General Assembly in 2009.