hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
open for events & classes
closed to public
Saturday
open for events & classes
closed to public
Sunday
open for events & classes
closed to public
we are closed on all major holidays
faq
be sure to visit our frequently asked questions page for more information about YWCA Salem and our services.
board of directors
Kristin Newland, President
Cherry Daniels , Vice-President
Courtney Ranstrom, Treasurer
Megan Cogswell, Secretary
Eileen Casey White
Jan Margosian
Maureen McGlynn
Diane McLaran
Shaney Starr
tours
YWCA Salem
Broadway Building
1255 Broadway NE, #110
Downtown Salem
YWCA Salem
Salem Outreach Shelter
2933 Center Street NE, #200
Salem, OR 97301
want to tour one of our facilities?
Phone: 503-581-9922 x301
Email: ywca@ywcasalem.org
mission
YWCA Salem is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
YWCA Salem works to maintain the National YWCA's goals and objectives, while keeping our primary focus on meeting the needs of our local community.
history
The last century has seen YWCA Salem transform the lives of thousands of women and their families. Once we were known for our socials, swimming, and fitness. As the needs and demands of women have changed, so has YWCA Salem. We have been responsive to the needs of:
- school age girls via enrichment in science, technology, engineering and math experiences,
- women without health insurance
- homeless women and their families
- women and their families from differing cultural heritage and language of origin
- women and their families lacking basis needs.
One significant difference we have seen over the years is the number of men that are part of our service delivery group. Many young men have served on the SnoBall Committee actively planning and executing this teen event; many have acquired shelter and attended coping skills classes to name a few. Just as “men only” organizations have extended to be inclusive of women, the YWCA Salem provides services and support to men and their families.
Learn the 97 year history of the YWCA Salem.