YWCA Launches ‘Building a Bright Future’ Capital Campaign; New Preschool Facility is Phase 1
HILO, HI (September 27, 2024)—YWCA of Hawaii Island has launched an ambitious capital campaign that will transform its historic 1.4-acre campus in downtown Hilo and position the organization to serve the women, children and families of Hawaii County for the…
Meet YWCA’s Preschool Pros
Ask any working mother (or father) – few things give you more peace of mind than knowing your toddler is in caring, capable hands while you’re on the job. YWCA Preschool is honored to provide excellent preschool education and childcare…
Expanded Tuition Assistance at YWCA Preschool
It’s no secret that preschool and other early learning opportunities help children gain essential skills, be prepared for school and chart a course for lifelong success. YWCA of Hawaii Island Preschool does all that and more, offering schooling year-round, a…
Home Visiting Program Expanding to Serve Our Most Vulnerable Families
YWCA of Hawai‘i Island is the recipient of $1,102,000 in Federal funding to expand our Home Visiting program for new families! The funding will allow us to broaden the qualification criteria so we can provide early intervention support for even…
Aunties to the Rescue!
A Day in the Life of a Healthy Families Support Specialist Healthy Families is part of our highly effective home visiting program, which helps new families with keiki age 0-3. We sat down with two of YWCA’s most seasoned Family…
SANE: 4 letters, 1 awe-inspiring calling
YWCA’s Sexual Assault Support Services program is our island’s main source of crisis intervention, care, advocacy and healing for victims and survivors of sexual assault. It is Hawaii County’s only dedicated 24-7 crisis line and safety net for all victims…