Empowering Women ↘

Since 1907, women’s empowerment has been at the heart of YWCA Asheville’s work. The organization’s original charter in 1897 was to provide safe housing for working women. Today, the YWCA Asheville combines a history of initiatives for women’s empowerment and advocacy for gender justice, for and with women, into transformative programs for women to change their lives and the lives of their families.

  • MotherLove

    MotherLove

    Empowering parenting teens to graduate, parent, and reach their goals.

  • Getting Ahead

    Getting Ahead

    Empowering women to make informed decisions benefiting themselves, families and communities.

  • Empowerment Childcare

    Empowerment Childcare

    Free childcare for parents who are in transition, continuing their education, or seeking employment.

MotherLove ↘

MotherLove provides mentoring and support for teen parents.
At the YWCA we believe all women deserve the opportunity to complete their education and reach their goals. YWCA’s MotherLove program aims to help pregnant and parenting teens stay in school and graduate, access higher education and vocational training, develop the skills and knowledge needed to become strong parents, and delay another teen pregnancy. We are committed to ensuring bright futures for teen parents and their families.

Annes’ MotherLove Story

Goals of MotherLove

  • High School Graduation

  • Healthy Pregnancy and Birth

  • Nurturing Parenting Skills

  • Delay of Second Pregnancy

What’s Included

  • One-on-one support for participants with YW staff members for individual case management and academic goal setting.

  • Home Visits to help participants provide healthy, nurturing homes for their children.

  • Evening Group Meetings for participants to provide additional opportunities to discuss relevant issues in a supportive, group setting.

  • Lunch Bunch gatherings are held at eight area high schools throughout the school year. Students are provided with a healthy lunch and receive information about parenting, teen pregnancy prevention, and healthy relationships, and they get connected to community resources. Young parents share stories or seek advice from each other in an atmosphere of inclusion and acceptance. Lunch Bunch is open to any pregnant or parenting teen regardless of enrollment in the MotherLove program.

We serve students enrolled in the following schools:

  • Asheville High/WR Learning Center/SILSA

  • AC Reynolds High School

  • Community High School

  • Erwin High School

  • Enka High School

  • North Buncombe High School

  • Owen High School

  • TC Roberson High School


For More Information, Contact:

MotherLove Coordinator
828.254.7206 x 205
motherlove@ywcaofasheville.org

Thanks to Our Funders
The MotherLove program is made possible with support from the City of Asheville, NC Dept Health and Human Services – Women’s Health Branch – Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative, Bank of America, TD Bank, the United Way of Asheville, Buncombe County Health and Human Services and YWCA donors. The YWCA of Asheville is a proud partner with Working Wheels.

Getting Ahead↘

Financial Empowerment for Women

Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World® – Building Resources for a Better Life. YWCA’s Getting Ahead program aims to provide economic empowerment for low-income women of all ages and backgrounds to make choices that positively impact themselves, their families and their community.

Knowledge is Power

A series of “kitchen table” discussions that investigate the causes of poverty, the hidden rules of class, and resources needed by all. Participants will assess individual situations as well as the condition of our community to achieve economic self-sufficiency.

“Going through the program made me realize that I wasn’t in this by myself. I was surrounded by people just like me who were humble enough to say ‘I need help.”

“The class has re-shaped my thinking process- the way I approach situations as possibilities, not obstacles”

Participants Receive

  • Meals and snacks at each session

  • A $20 stipend for each session attended,
    received once the program is completed

  • A workbook to keep track of learning and personal goals

  • One-on-one case management for 18
    months to support personal success

  • Childcare upon request

For More Information, Contact:
Getting Ahead Coordinator
828.254.7206 x219
gettingahead@ywcaofasheville.org

Thanks to Our Funders
United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County, Mary Norris Pryer Foundation, Bank of America Foundation, Women for Women Giving Circle, and Buncombe County Strategic Partnership Funds.

The YWCA of Asheville is a proud partner with Working Wheels.

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