Eliminating racism, empowering Women.

Serving Over 10,000 Clients.

Our greater purpose of transforming lives brings meaning and purpose into the lives of our clients, our staff and the community. Our vision is promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Our greater purpose is to transform lives.

The YWCA Greater Harrisburg provides safe, secure housing and services for women and youth and has developed additional programs and services to meet the ever-changing needs of a diverse population of women, children, men and families.

The YWCA is the leading women’s organization in the Pennsylvania Capital region, serving Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry Counties.

Purse Auction Pop-Up Happy Hour

Join us for a Purse Auction Pop-Up Happy Hour event, designed to raise excitement for our annual Pursuit of Justice Purse Auction. Registration is $20 and will include hors d’oeuvres and a ticket for one free drink. The event will also feature a raffle for designer purse and local gift cards. Join us as we raise money for our free legal programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.

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The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported through generous contributions from individuals and organizations in our community. Donations made to the YWCA support our programs and services.

For 130 years, the YWCA Greater Harrisburg has been dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.