Mission: The YWCA USA is a women's membership movement nourished by its roots in the Christian faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values. Strengthened by diversity, the YWCA draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and power in order to attain a common vision: peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. The YWCA will thrust its collective power toward the elimination of racism, wherever it exists, and by any means necessary.

Racial Justice and Women's Economic Advancement are the Hallmark Programs of the YWCA. They carry out our mission. They are a reflection of our brand. They are what distinguishes the YWCA from all other socially conscious organizations.