How to Use YWCA in a Sentence

YWCA

noun
  • The single mother had been working part-time at the YWCA while finishing her degree in human development, with hopes of becoming a social worker.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
  • As dusk settles over Minneapolis, something unexpected appears on the side of the YWCA building.
    — Derek James, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The evening will feature Mexican food, games of chance, a raffle and the announcement of scholarship and legacy award winners, according to the YWCA website.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
  • It's meant to expedite families' placement in a living shelter like Bethany House or YWCA of Greater Cincinnati, Beach said.
    — Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Items available at the event include formal attire, jewelry donated by Claire’s, purses, shoes and makeup, according to a YWCA Elgin website.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Just last month, YWCA NorthEastern NY broke ground on a $50 million project to upgrade 35 existing units and build 54 new ones.
    — Cordell Cleare, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Bess, in fact, was an athlete of such renown that her exploits included playing on a YWCA team for future Kansas coaching legend Phog Allen — who grew up in Independence.
    — Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The safe sleep lot will offer 12 parking spots to families living out of their vehicles as a way to expedite their move to a family living shelter like Bethany House or YWCA of Greater Cincinnati.
    — Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The couple moved to Chicago’s South Side, and Smith worked at a South Side YWCA, at the University of Chicago and as a secretary to Ald.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Eight women were honored May 13 at the 42nd annual YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon Awards at The Seville in Streamwood.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
  • Keeping with Circle of Friends tradition, organizers will honor several individuals who have shown support to the YWCA of NWI and their community.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Angela Beatty, vice president of programs and engagement at YWCA Oklahoma City, said survivors who have just experienced violence often present in ways that are easily misunderstood by law enforcement and courts.
    — Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
  • North Shore Bank announced a partnership with the YWCA Southeast Wisconsin, along with a move from its home across the street and into the organization's first floor to help increase access to banking and financial education services.
    — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • One of Boston's most colorful and event-oriented is located here, however—the Revolution Hotel, which is the result of a 2019 to-the-studs renovation of a former historic YWCA and hostel.
    — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
  • Soon thereafter, Souders and Jennie left Frankfort and moved into the nearby Yates branch of the YWCA at 337 Washington Boulevard, taking jobs as waitresses at the Grund Hotel.
    — Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Shea serves on the board of the Minneapolis Clean Energy Partnership and has held board positions with the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce and YWCA Minneapolis.
    — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Family said Stapleton also held leadership roles in a range of professional organizations and served on several local boards and committees, including for the YWCA, the Kansas City Museum, the Kansas City Ballet and the Starlight Theatre.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
  • By the time Souders and Jennie moved into the nearby YWCA, Anderson was managing the Dunbar for its owner, a local attorney who, perhaps by coincidence, worked frequently with the woman who employed and lived with Souders’ aunts Margaret and Douvia on Washington Boulevard.
    — Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
  • In addition, organizers will present the Earline Rogers Trailblazer Award, in honor of the late former state senator and YWCA board member emerita, to Chelsea Whittington, CEO of C WHITT PR and longtime publicist for the YWCA of NWI.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025

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