YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
The YWCA of Topeka has the following programs: Early Learning Center - onsite childcare - infants through preschool Aquatics & Fitness Center - pools and fitness equipment with 200+ classes offered Center for Safety & Empowerment - services for domestic violence and sexual assault victims KidsQuest - before/after school program for elementary schools Healthy Youth - classroom teaching at middle school and high school levels educating adolescents about risky behaviors and consequences of choices Girls On The Run - self esteem program directed at third through fifth grade girls ending with a 5K Career Assistance Network - 8 week course focused on training for minorities and women wanting to enter construction work RACE - committee addressing racial justice issues in the community