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The Young Women's Initiative works to increase public awareness, create opportunities for civic engagement, and raise critical funds for WOMEN'S WAY.

Founded in 1998, the WOMEN'S WAY Young Women’s Initiative (YWI) is a dynamic group of people between the ages of 21 and 45 who identify as women or gender expansive / gender non-conforming / non-binary. This volunteer-led young friends group is composed of folx focused on social justice who are dedicated to achieving gender and racial equity for all. YWI works to develop its members as community a

nd business leaders, advocates for social change, and civically-engaged philanthropists raising critical funds for WOMEN’S WAY. It also serves as a way to connect with progressive peers and make a difference in the community. Website: womensway.org/ywi

04/10/2025

Volunteer with Camp Sojourner at their Sojourner Truth Walk on May 3rd!

Start times vary by Volunteer positions which include: Arriving early for set-up, Registration and t-shirt distribution, Refreshment table, Face Art (temporary tattoos), Sign making, Walk Marshalling, Finish line greeter, Finish line celebration, Clean-up, and Female Activist Timeline.

Sign up here:https://womensway.org/YWI+CampSoJo25

02/05/2025

Join YWI for our annual Brunch with the WOMEN’S WAY Board of Directors! This is a perfect opportunity to network with high-level professionals in their respective fields ranging from non-profit, law, finance, healthcare, entrepreneurship, real estate, and tech. Light food and beverages will be available. Mark your calendars and register below!

https://womensway.org/YWIbrunch25

01/31/2025

Earlier this week YWI hosted a Mocktail Class to celebrate Dry January and foster community among peers! Each recipe produced both gorgeous and delicious beverages. Scroll through to see some of our creative concoctions and stay tuned for our next event during Women’s History Month. Cheers!🥂

01/10/2025

What better way to conclude dry January, than mastering mocktail recipes you can use all winter long? Join YWI for an evening of mixing and mingling, while learning how to create the perfect winter mocktail.

The key ingredient to 2025 is community care! Don’t miss out on this exciting event. Register here https://womensway.org/YWIMocktail25 !

11/25/2024

Last week members of YWI and community members volunteered to support our friends and grantee, Lutheran Settlement House .

Our work took place at their family shelter, Jane Addams Place, where we helped transform an empty common area into a tranquility space for the adult residents! Scroll through to see our creative transformation!

11/08/2024

Join us on November 22 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM for a YWI volunteer event at ! We’ll be at their family shelter,Jane Addams Place, assisting with organizing, cleaning, and sorting to help prepare the space for families in need.

Space is limited, RSVP by 11/14. Link in the Bio!

10/28/2024

Our YWI members recently gathered for a day of creativity and inspiration! On October 14th members came together to design personalized vision boards that capture our goals and dreams 💭 for the future.

Swipe through to see a few of our creations and share below a vision that you’re manifesting for the coming year! ⬇️

10/08/2024

Rescheduled from our September 30th date join us on October 14th!
Are you ready to visualize your dreams and take the first step toward achieving your goals? For our Annual Self-Care September we’re excited to invite you to a YWI Vision Board Workshop, where you’ll have the chance to get creative, reflect on your aspirations, and design your own vision board!

Why Attend?
Get inspired and set your intentions for the future
Connect with like-minded people in a fun, relaxed setting
Tap into your creativity and build a visual roadmap for your goals
We’ll also have light snacks and refreshments to keep the creative energy flowing. ✨

What to Bring: Just yourself! We’ll provide all the materials, but feel free to bring any personal photos or items you’d like to add to your board.

RSVP using the link in the bio!

03/08/2024

Last Saturday YWI hosted their 5th annual brunch with the WOMEN’S WAY board! This event allowed our YWI members to network and mingle amongst Board members while sharing light bites and laughter.

Thank you for all attendees for allowing us to have such a successful event! A special thanks to the arts ballroom for donating its venue and amenities to us for another year in a row!

12/01/2023

YWI members kicked off this past holiday break with our annual Thanks-Giving Back volunteer event! This year our members did some touch-up painting in the Senior Center at Lutheran Settlement House. Check out our members hard at work, plus a before and after shot!

09/29/2023

We had a blast painting votives this past Wednesday, check out our results!

07/27/2023

Join us on August 1, 2023 from 6:00 – 7:30 for a self-guided Mural Tour! We’ll be walking Mural Mile South and viewing some of the beautiful art that adorns our city.

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Philadelphia, PA

Telephone

215-985-3322

Website

https://womensway.org/get-involved/ywi/

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