Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved at YWCA [Location]
Donate
Volunteer
Act Now
Become a Member
Other Ways to Give
Donate
Ways to Donate to YWCA [Location]
Donate Online
From our web site, you can make your gift securely online. Several options are available:
•Make a one-time gift.
•Make a pledge with convenient monthly payments.
•Make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone special.
Planned Giving
Choose from many giving options, including naming the YWCA [Location] as a beneficiary in your will and more complex trust arrangements that provide life-long income. Help us secure the future!
If you have questions about any of our giving programs, please contact the Executive Director at 724-834-9390.
Volunteer at YWCA [Location]
We need YOU to VOLUNTEER!
Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community. YWCA [Location] has an array of opportunities for you to become involved as much or as little as your schedule allows – recurring opportunities, special events, program support and more. We would love your help supporting the women and families we serve.
Ways to Volunteer
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Head Start & Early Head Start
Head Start volunteers are needed for a wide range of projects ranging from serving as workshop leaders to organizing teddy bears in the YWCA Warehouse. Check out ways to support children and families and volunteer with Head Start!
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Women’s Economic Stability Partnership (WESP)
Are you passionate about economic empowerment? Do you have prior experience providing job readiness resources to help women experiencing economic adversity? Put your skills to use and volunteer with WESP.
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Women's Services
Are you dedicated to providing support, information and resources to victims of sexual assault? Do you have the knowledge and experience to lead risk-reduction & awareness training? Volunteer with the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).
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Racial Justice
Do you have a passion for helping our community understand, challenge and eliminate racism? Are you comfortable engaging in open dialogue about race relations in a group setting?
Act Now
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Become A Member
Membership allows for enrollment in quality, affordable childcare, fitness, and support services offered by the YWCA.
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 of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people.
When you join the YWCA [Location], you not only support our outreach & mission programs, but you become part of a worldwide membership movement.
The World YWCA unites over 25 million women and girls in 125 countries through our affiliated, autonomous national associations. Membership is open to any individual, regardless of race, religion or gender.
For more information:
Main Campus Front Desk
P: phone
E: email
Pool Front Desk
P: phone
E: email
Youth Membership
Under 17
$25
Family
Membership
$55
Individual Membership
18+
$35
Senior Membership
60+
$30
Additional Membership Information
A one-year YWCA [Location] membership is required to enroll in any class or program unless otherwise noted
YWCA membership fees are non-refundable
Membership dues alone are not a fee for service
The YWCA reserves the right to revoke the membership of or deny membership to anyone whose conduct, behavior or language is inconsistent with the principles of the YWCA Mission
Other Ways to Give ↘
Support YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women!
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Give In Kind
Please help YWCA [Location] support our Early Care Families by donating food and stationery every Thursday morning at our Homewood Site.
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Liz Prine Memorial Fund
Honoring the memory of Elizabeth Erskine Prine, this fund provides a limited number of grants to assist women pursuing long-term goals.
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Donor Advised Funds
A Donor Advised Fund allow you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants from the fund over time.
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Partners & Sponsors
YWCA [Location]’s Corporate Partner Packages offer a variety of options designed to provide both brand marketing value and meaningful impact.
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Online Giving
You can use our online donation form to give in a number of ways in addition to the standard one-time credit card gift.
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Recurring Gifts
Setting up recurring donations on a monthly basis helps guarantee that those we serve receive the appropriate care and support every day. It allows you to easily spread your support throughout the year and provide a steady and reliable stream of income to us. You can donate monthly by selecting “automatically repeat the gift every month” at out Donate page.
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ACH Transfer
ACH electronic giving is a direct payment program whereby your contribution is debited automatically from your checking or savings account. Electronic contributions cannot be lost, stolen or destroyed; are resistant to errors and fraud; and are free for both you and the YW. ACH transfers make monthly giving easy, and you can cancel your authorization by notifying US at any time. Giving electronically makes it easy for you and helps YWCA Greater Pittsburgh save money!
In addition to receiving an acknowledgment and an annual gift statement from YWCA [Location], your bank statement will provide an itemized list of electronic transactions. If you change bank accounts, simply notify YWCA and we will give you a new authorization form to complete. To set up an ACH payment, simply select “Checking Account” under “Payment Options” on the Donate page.
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Honor/Memorial Gifts
Celebrate an important milestone, such as a birthday or anniversary, or remember a loved one through an honorary or memorial gift to YWCA [Location]. Encourage friends, family and colleagues to invest in the future of women and girls in lieu of materials gifts. Cards will be sent to those you would like notified of your generosity. Select “this is an honor or memorial gift” and follow the instructions that appear at our Donate page.
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Stock Giving
A gift of appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds is an excellent way to support YWCA [Location]. Your donation will still be eligible for a tax deduction, and it may allow you to avoid or reduce capital gains taxes. For more information on potential tax advantages, please consult with your financial advisor.
Gifts of securities can easily be made by asking your broker to transfer the stock to YWCA [Location] account. Please have your broker notify YWCA [Location] of the expected stock gift by completing this Stock Notification and Transmittal Form.