MISSION:
The YWCA of the USA is a women's membership movement nurtured by its roots in the Christian faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values.  Strengthened by diversity, the Association draws together members who strive to create opportunity for women's growth, leadership, and power  in order to attain a common vision - peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.


ONE IMPERATIVE:
The YWCA will thrust its collective power toward the elimination of racism wherever it exists.

To see our current Fall/Summer 2008 Member Newsletter go to our downloads page.

Membership Service Desk Hours

Upcoming Events Calendar

Winter Intercession
School-Age Childcare and Recreation Program
Session I     Monday, December 22 through Wednesday December 31

Session II     Friday January 2 through Friday January 9
No intercession activities on Christmas December 25 or New Years Day January 1

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 pm       145 Ululani St. Hilo
Session I   7 days   $196
Session II   6 days   $168
or $30 per day


Aquatics Swim Lessons Registration for January and February 2009
Tuesday December 9 for M-F lessons
Thursday December 11 for Saturday lessons
The Membership Services office opens promptly at 6:30 a.m..

Important Note Membership is to be renewed or purchased before registration dates. You will need to show your membership card when you register for swim lessons. If you do not have current membership during registration for swim lessons you will be asked to step out of the line.      

To view what's happening in the upcoming months, please click here, or call 935-7141.

About YWCA of Hawai'i Island

The YWCA of Hawai'i Island provides services to meet community needs, drawing together people with diverse experiences and relationships so that they may join together in efforts to attain peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people.

We work to maintain the National YWCA's goals and objectives, but our primary function is to fulfill our local community's needs.

The YWCA of Hawai'i Island first organized in Hilo in 1919 when a group of courageous women recognized the need for a women's organization and for programs geared primarily towards women and girls.  From a very humble beginning with 14 women housed in a small cottage, the YWCA has expanded from the original residence in both activities and facilities.  Throughout our history, the YWCA of Hawai'i Island has offered valuable programs and activities for the benefit of women, children and their families.  The YWCA of Hawai'i Island was established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1965.

The State of Hawai'i reaffirmed its commitment to Hawai'i's families by funding the following YWCA programs: Healthy Start Program Hawai'i Island Teen Court and Ekahi Program of the YWCA Hamakua.

Services to survivors of sexual assault and their families via the Empowering Alternatives program are also funded by the state.  These services were previously known as SASS in the 1980-90s, SARA from 1999-2000, and SAVE from 2000 to April 2005.

The County of Hawai'i continues to affirm their commitment to Hawai'i's families by funding the Hamakua Youth Center programs and Empowering Alternatives.

The YWCA of Hawai'i Island has been a partner agency of the Hawai'i Island United Way (HIUW) since 1979, and receives funding for various programs including Health Promotions Services (such as Aquatics, Fitness Arts, Developmental Preschool, and Empowering Alternatives).

We are extremely grateful to all our funding sources and especially to our members who pay annual dues and program service fees for some of our activities.

Please feel free to e-mail any concerns or comments you may have to: jmeli@ywcahawaiiisland.org

The YWCA of Hawai'i Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer
A partner agency of the Hawai'i Island United Way