For over 100 years, the mission of the YWCA of Silicon Valley has been to empower women, children, and families, and to eliminate racism, hatred and prejudice.
And We Have a Winner!
Jen Adler, our Counseling and Volunteer Coordinator in the Rape Crisis Center, has received the 2010 Outstanding Intervention Staff Award from the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA). She will be recognized at the National Sexual Assault Conference in Los Angeles on August 31. Nominated by her peers, she exemplifies the outstanding work of the YWCA of Silicon Valley in supporting victims of rape in our County.
YWCA Counseling Center fully staffed for the summer.
Five excellent new therapists started in June, allowing us to avoid our traditional summer wait-list. Services are available for individuals, couples, or families with a sliding scale that goes down as low as $10 per session, based on household income. Clinic hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays (no weekends). Read more...
YWCA of Silicon Valley Salutes Helen Hayashi, a YWCA's Wise Woman
In an excerpt from Fran Smith’s “Breaking Ground, the daring women of the YWCA in the Santa Clara Valley, 1905-2005”, we learn how Helen got involved in the YWCA. Read more....
Upcoming Events
20th Annual Luncheon
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
“We are delighted to have Ms. Goodwin speak at this year’s luncheon”, says Keri Procunier McLain, CEO of the YWCA Silicon Valley. “Our audience of business and community leaders will be fascinated by her keen historical perspective on current events.” November 16 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Learn more