YWCA La Crosse

06/04/2026

YWCA La Crosse joins 6 other local YWCA associations from across the country selected as Thought Partners who will serve as learning collaborators and co-creators, playing a central role in shaping the creation of YWCA’s youth character and leadership development initiative that will benefit more than 190 associations across the country.

“Our local YWCA associations are closest to the young people and communities we serve, and that insight is exactly why these Thought Partners were chosen,” said YWCA USA CEO Margaret Mitchell. Through Youth Leadership in Action, we are intentionally building a youth-led initiative, one shaped by young people themselves, lifting up the voices of youth in our movement with guidance from Local Associations that understand how character, leadership, and community change are developed on the ground.

“We are honored that YWCA La Crosse has been selected as a Thought Partner in YWCA USA’s Youth Leadership in Action initiative,” said Rosanne Northwood, Executive Director of YWCA La Crosse. “At YWCA La Crosse, we see every day the power of investing in young people through our youth programming, child care services, restorative practices work, and programs addressing youth homelessness and housing instability. Our support of our local Youth Action Board, made up of young people ages 14 to 24, brings critical lived experience and leadership to conversations about housing and community solutions. Being part of this national effort allows us to help shape a youth-led initiative that reflects the real needs, strengths, and voices of young people in our communities. We are excited to collaborate with YWCA associations across the country to strengthen leadership pathways and create meaningful opportunities for youth to lead change.”

YWCA La Crosse is part of a first-year youth leadership program. YWCA La Crosse joins only 6 other ywca associations from across the country selected as thought partners in creating a youth character and leadership development initiative. YWCA Executive Director Rosanne Northwood spoke to LaCrosseTa...

05/25/2026

This , YWCA celebrates the leaders, trailblazers, and everyday heroes whose stories inspire us to keep pushing for change.

05/25/2026

We’re hiring! 📣 Hillview Life Center is seeking a passionate and experienced Adult Program Director to lead our community-based, person-centered program for adults with early-to-moderate neurodegenerative conditions (NCDs), including mild cognitive impairment and mild dementias. If you (or someone you know) are a strong, compassionate leader who’s ready to create engaging, supportive programming and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect—apply today or help us spread the word!

💫 Apply today at: www.ywcalax.org/careers

05/20/2026

There is still time to register for this event, which is happening tomorrow.

05/18/2026

We hope to see you in the park!

05/14/2026

Our Child Center's are hiring Assistant Teachers.

05/13/2026

We have openings at our Western Technical College childcare site!

05/09/2026

Today's the day! Granny Basketball Tournament at Logan Middle 8-5. Free Will Donation to get in.

They have lunch (you can smell delicious kraut when you walk in), basket raffles, and we have a bake sale (banana bread, chocolate chip peanut butter cookies, raisins white chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, snickerdoodles, rice krispy bars, scotcheroos, brownies, cookie bars,...)

Stop out for a fun day!

05/07/2026

Join us for Granny Basketball this Saturday. Free Will Donation entry fee.

We will have a bake sale too.

If you cannot attend but would like to support the bake sale. We are seeking donations of homemade goods for this Saturday.

Items needed:

Cookies, pies, breads, bars, muffins, bread, dipped pretzels, etc.

Snack mixes ( puppy chow, trail mix)

Pickled and canned goods ( jams, tomatoes, and preserved items from last season)

If you like to support our sale, inbox us to make drop off arrangements!

Go La Crosse Does!

02/05/2026

“YWCA was founded on the belief that every person deserves safety, dignity, and the opportunity to thrive,” said Margaret Mitchell, CEO of YWCA USA. “For 167 years, across 32 presidential administrations, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to improving the lives of women, children, families, and communities—without regard to politics or immigration status. Violence and dehumanization have no place in that vision, and we must continue to speak out when policies and practices put human lives in harm’s way.”

YWCA USA is an independent, nonpartisan organization that has served communities across the country for more than a century and a half. Throughout our history, we have worked to eliminate racism, empower women, and advance peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. That commitment has never wavered. Immigration status does not diminish a person’s humanity or their right to safety. Every individual deserves to move through their community without fear of lethal force.

YWCA La Crosse is an affiliate of YWCA USA. We are committed to our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.