On Tuesday, December 15, MacKenzie Scott announced a gift of $20 million to YWCA El Paso del Norte Region (YWCA). MacKenzie Scott is an author and philanthropist known for supporting women’s and racial equity organizations. She was also recently named to Forbes’ list of 100 most powerful women in the world. Scott has also become… Continue Reading YWCA El Paso del Norte Region receives transformational gift from MacKenzie Scott

YWCA has partnered with The United Way of El Paso County and El Paso United Family Resiliency Center (FRC) to provide immediate relief in response to the August 3rd tragedy in our community. FRC serves any individual impacted by the trauma of August 3rd –directly or indirectly. This includes children, seniors, families, and individuals. The… Continue Reading YWCA partners with United Way and Family Resiliency Center

YWCA El Paso del Norte Region is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The books below are just a few of the ones we use at our Early Learning Academies to teach our students about the history of discrimination and racism, to love each other for… Continue Reading Books to Teach Children About Race, History, and Equality

YWCA El Paso extends our condolences to the family and loved ones of George Floyd.  We join the nation in mourning his death and the death of so many that have been victims of institutional racism.  Racism at all levels of our communities, government, and institutions must be addressed and abolished.  YWCA El Paso calls… Continue Reading YWCA El Paso Statement on the Death of George Floyd

Dear YWCA Parents and Families, We hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy! Good news: YWCA El Paso’s MacGuire Early Learning Academy (313 Bartlett) and Transmountain ELA (9570 Gateway North) will reopen on Friday, May 29th! The hours will be 6:30 am to 6:30 pm and we will be available to serve… Continue Reading YWCA MacGuire and Transmountain ELAs to reopen

  YWCA El Paso childcare and summer camps open to all El Paso, TX – As the end of the virtual school year draws nearer, El Paso parents and families may wonder how they will keep their children active and engaged throughout the summer. YWCA El Paso will operate two Summer Care programs as well… Continue Reading YWCA childcare and summer camps open for all!

Superior HealthPlan Donates Funds and 450 Disaster Kits to YWCA El Paso to Support Childcare Expenses During COVID-19 Pandemic  EL PASO, Texas (April 16, 2020) – In response to COVID-19, Superior HealthPlan is pleased to announce a financial donation as well as 450 disaster kits to YWCA El Paso del Norte Region (YWCA). The donations will… Continue Reading Superior HealthPlan supports YWCA El Paso during COVID-19

Stuck inside? Working from home? School canceled? Looking for something to do? If you want to feel good about your new all-day streaming habit, we have a list for you! Below is a list of films available to stream on Netflix that are aligned with YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women! Leap “Felicie… Continue Reading Movies with a Mission Part 1

New Child Care Subsidies Available for Essential Personnel El Paso, TX – Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has allotted an additional $40 million to provide childcare fee assistance in the form of subsidies to essential personnel in Texas working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Child Care Services, or CCS, will be responsible for distributing funds. The funds… Continue Reading Childcare Subsidies for Essential Personnel

Dear YWCA Members, In the interest of the health and safety of all of our participants and staff, YWCA will temporarily suspend all fitness and aquatics activities and programming at all four of our locations, effective Friday, March 20th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but the most important thing any of us… Continue Reading Letter to YWCA Gym Members

YWCA El Paso del Norte Region Strives to Fulfill Childcare Needs with Increased Scholarship Availability In an effort to serve the childcare needs of even more El Paso families, YWCA El Paso del Norte Region (YWCA) is increasing the income threshold and amount offered for its own scholarship and childcare assistance program known as We… Continue Reading YWCA El Paso Childcare Scholarships