YWCA Black Hawk County

YWCA Black Hawk County YWCA offers youth development; child care; case management & English instruction for diverse families

Chartered in 1911, the YWCA Black Hawk County, a private non-profit organization, has played an important role in our community, serving thousands of children, youth and adults yearly. Our programs are rooted in the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The majority of the individuals we serve come from the most vulnerable and at

-risk populations of our community – families, children and youth living in poverty; young single parents; immigrants and refugees with little income and little or no English language skills; senior citizens on fixed incomes; girls and young women looking to make a positive start in life and families who have come to be known as the working poor. Located at 425 Lafayette Street in downtown Waterloo since 1924, the YWCA’s current programs support our vision that Cedar Valley women and girls are strong, impactful leaders and instruments of change in their community; creating opportunities and providing resources for all to reach their greatest potential and include: character development and prevention programs for elementary and middle school aged females; before and after school child care and full day summer child care for elementary school-aged children; case management and English language instruction for immigrant and refugee families; parenting education and support for at-risk parents; and a wide variety of classes, activities and educational opportunities directed toward the health and wellness of women and their families.

06/22/2026

The pool will close tomorrow at 4:15 pm. There will be no 4:30 Water Aerobics.

06/17/2026
06/15/2026

A reminder that we will be closed on Friday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth.

Thank you

🎊 WE DID IT! 🎉The Wize Girlz had a bake sale on Friday to raise money for the program and an end of session trip to the ...
06/15/2026

🎊 WE DID IT! 🎉

The Wize Girlz had a bake sale on Friday to raise money for the program and an end of session trip to the Falls.

They have hit their goal and want to thank everyone who came out to support them. Whether you donated online, stopped by, honked, cheered, you name it - you were a part of their success!

In case you missed it and would like to leave a donation for the program, please visit our website at www.ywcabhc.org, click “Donate Now” and please click the “WizeGirlz Donation” box.

Thank you!

06/12/2026

Come on down and buy some sweet treats baked with 💕 love 💕 by our girls! Open until 1:30 pm!

All proceeds will go to our Wize Girlz programming to continue making programs like this possible and accessible for our community!

🍋 Summer Wize Girlz have been hard at work preparing for their bake sale! 🍪 Please stop at the YWCA, located at 425 Lafa...
06/11/2026

🍋 Summer Wize Girlz have been hard at work preparing for their bake sale! 🍪

Please stop at the YWCA, located at 425 Lafayette St. in Waterloo between 12:00-1:30 pm on Friday June 12 to grab a sweet treat!

If you can’t make it or would like to leave a donation for the program, please scan the QR code on the flier or visit our website at www.ywcabhc.org, click “Donate Now” and please click the “WizeGirlz Donation” box.

All proceeds will help fund the program and the girls end of session field trip! ☀️

06/09/2026

💧 Pool Closures for June 💧

Tuesday, June 9 -
Pool closing at 4:15 pm. NO 4:30 pm Water Aerobics. 

Friday, June 19 -
YWCA Closed for Juneteenth

Tuesday, June 23 -
Pool closing at 4:15 pm. NO 4:30 pm Water Aerobics.

06/08/2026

Friendly reminder that our Summer Daze begins on Wednesday, June 10.

Thank you!

Stop by Friday, June 12th between 12:00-1:30! Our Wize Grilz are having a fundraiser, selling baked goods and lemonade, ...
06/04/2026

Stop by Friday, June 12th between 12:00-1:30! Our Wize Grilz are having a fundraiser, selling baked goods and lemonade, to raise money for their Summer programming 🧡

06/03/2026

Due to the early dismissals for Cedar Falls and Waterloo, a reminder that there is no PM Y’s Kids at all locations.

Have a great summer!

Address

425 Lafayette Street
Waterloo, IA
50703

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6pm
Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm

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