YWCA Cambridge

YWCA Cambridge Eliminating racism. Empowering women. Right in the heart of Central Square, Cambridge, MA.

YWCA Cambridge is a 501(c)(3) organization co-located in Cambridge, MA, whose mission is “eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.” As a YWCA USA chapter, we accomplish this through direct-service programming and community-based advocacy work. We offer housing assistance for 103 self-identified women in our Tanner Residence; a safe haven for

10 homeless families at our Family Shelter; and a leadership and empowerment program for 8th grade girls in Cambridge. In addition, we provide space for community groups to thrive in the heart of Central Square and serve as a welcoming place for women of all ages to find shelter, support, and opportunities to learn and grow.

We’re hiring!YWCA Cambridge is seeking a full-time Youth Leadership Manager to help lead programs that support young peo...
05/26/2026

We’re hiring!

YWCA Cambridge is seeking a full-time Youth Leadership Manager to help lead programs that support young people in building confidence, leadership skills, and community.

This role will plan and facilitate youth sessions, support curriculum development, coordinate volunteers and guest speakers, and build strong relationships with young people, families, and community partners.

If you’re passionate about youth development, leadership, and YWCA Cambridge’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women, we’d love to hear from you.

Click the link in our bio to apply!

In the face of challenging times, we’re taking inspiration from the powerful community of nonprofit organizations that a...
05/12/2026

In the face of challenging times, we’re taking inspiration from the powerful community of nonprofit organizations that are in Cambridge and beyond. We’re one of 157 nonprofits who received a grant this spring from . This funding will help us on our mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Learn more about CCF’s annual Community Fund grants at cambridgecf.org/community-fund-2026
 

Who has shaped your Cambridge?For 30 years, Tribute has honored women and youth whose leadership, care, advocacy, and vi...
05/08/2026

Who has shaped your Cambridge?

For 30 years, Tribute has honored women and youth whose leadership, care, advocacy, and vision have helped shape Cambridge. Now, we’re inviting our community to help us recognize the next group of honorees.

Tribute 2026 nominations are now open.

✨ Adult and youth honorees
📍 Nominees should have a meaningful connection to Cambridge and demonstrated impact in the community.

Nominate someone who shaped your Cambridge.

🔗 Link in bio

CampOUT registration is officially OPEN!At YWCA Cambridge, we’re on a mission to create spaces where young people feel s...
04/15/2026

CampOUT registration is officially OPEN!

At YWCA Cambridge, we’re on a mission to create spaces where young people feel safe, seen, and celebrated—and CampOUT is exactly that. This overnight summer camp hosted by brings LGBTQ+ youth and youth from LGBTQ+ families together to build community, confidence, and lifelong memories.

Spots are limited—register today and be part of something special. Link is in our bio!

A heartfelt thank you to the members of the Cambridge First Church of the Nazarene for donating Easter baskets for the c...
04/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the members of the Cambridge First Church of the Nazarene for donating Easter baskets for the children staying at Renae’s Place Family Shelter. Your kindness will help bring joy, comfort, and a sense of celebration to families in our community this Easter season. We are so grateful for your generosity and for the care you showed our families!

Wishing a joyful Easter to all who celebrate, and a warm spring weekend to all. 💐🧡

Last Sunday, we were so glad to co-sponsor the LGBTQ+ Youth Celebration alongside the and the . 🌈It was a joyful after...
03/19/2026

Last Sunday, we were so glad to co-sponsor the LGBTQ+ Youth Celebration alongside the and the . 🌈

It was a joyful afternoon filled with community, creativity, and celebration—from Drag Queen Aurora sharing their journey into drag and q***r community, to a fabulous runway, costumes, snacks, music, and books exploring LGBTQ+ history.

We’re grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate LGBTQ+ joy, self-expression, and belonging with us.

A special thank you to our friends for stopping by and being part of the day 🧡

Today, YWCA Cambridge is proud to be at Mass NOW’s 28th Annual Greater Boston Area International Women’s Day Breakfast a...
03/06/2026

Today, YWCA Cambridge is proud to be at Mass NOW’s 28th Annual Greater Boston Area International Women’s Day Breakfast at Simmons University.

This year’s theme, “Reigniting our Movements for Gender Equity,” is a powerful reminder that this work is collective, rooted in action, community care, and a commitment to the people who need us most.

We’re grateful to be in community with feminist organizations from across Greater Boston, and thankful to the morning’s speakers — , Aba Taylor of , Aditi Dholakia of , Dallas Ducar of , and State Rep. Samantha Montaño — for helping inspire and ground this conversation!

We were honored to be one of the hosts for MLK Day of Service this year and to spend the day doing what community care ...
01/20/2026

We were honored to be one of the hosts for MLK Day of Service this year and to spend the day doing what community care looks like in real time!

This year we:

🧼 Assembled hygiene kits for homeless teens and adults
💌 Wrote Valentine’s Day cards for isolated seniors and neighbors experiencing homelessness
🧣 Made blankets and scarves in advance of the City of Cambridge’s Point-in-Time homelessness count later this month.

Thank you to every volunteer who brought time, tenderness, and (many!) helping hands. If you took pictures from yesterday, post and tag and so we can share and celebrate this community with you!

This , we’re reflecting on gratitude.At our Thanksgiving Feast, residents wrote what they’re grateful for on decorative...
12/02/2025

This , we’re reflecting on gratitude.

At our Thanksgiving Feast, residents wrote what they’re grateful for on decorative leaves. Their messages were filled with hope, strength, and appreciation for the safety and stability they’ve found here at YWCA Cambridge.

These moments remind us why our mission matters.
YWCA Cambridge is on a mission to provide safety, stability, and community and your support helps make that possible.

If you’re able, we invite you to give today and help create more moments like these.

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Heading into Thanksgiving with full hearts 🧡We’re still feeling the impact of our 30th Annual Tribute—and the incredible...
11/24/2025

Heading into Thanksgiving with full hearts 🧡

We’re still feeling the impact of our 30th Annual Tribute—and the incredible women and community members who made it unforgettable!

Thank you for walking alongside us in the work for peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

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7 Temple Street
Cambridge, MA
02139

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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