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The YWCA of Asheville has been an
idea, a safe haven, a movement, a community gathering place, a
vision, an organization and an unwavering voice for the mission
adopted as the logo- Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women.
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Walk through these past
and current years for the YWCA of Asheville by clicking on the links
below.
Share the stories, view the pictures and read the voices of Oral Histories People of the YWCA of Asheville
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 c.1950s |
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Asheville Locations |
 YWCA of Asheville, 2007 |
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Health and Wellness throughout the generations |
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history of the Boosters |
 c.2007 |
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 c.1970s |
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 c.1950s |
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Women and work/economic empowerment
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 c.1950s |
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"Eliminating racism, empowering women -- it's what we are about and what we intend to do." peace. freedom. justice. dignity.
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Our formal mission statement The YWCA USA is a women's membership movement nourished by its roots in the Christian faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values. Strengthened by diversity, the YWCA draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and power in order to attain a common vision: peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. The YWCA will thrust its collective power toward the elimination of racism wherever it exists and by any means necessary. |
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People of the YWCA of Asheville
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