We invite you to be part of YWCA La Crosse's first annual Empower Women Summit. Our theme this year is "Women Empowering Women." Join us for a day of inspiring keynote speakers, including Wisconsin Secretary of State, Sarah Godlewski, interactive workshops, and panel discussions with multiple ticket options to participate. The deadline to register is February 23.

In 1903, before the nation saw women as equals, community members united to improve the lives of women in the Coulee Region. They voted to found YWCA La Crosse. For decades, YWCA La Crosse provided programs to inspire girls to grow into leaders of tomorrow, advocate for women, and empower women to work toward self-sufficiency. Over time, YWCA La Crosse's mission expanded to include a focus on addressing racial inequality. In 2009, YWCA La Crosse adopted its current mission: to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. For 120 years, our programming has evolved to meet the needs of our community and ensure that women and girls, especially women and girls of color, have the support they need to succeed. Today, we accomplish our mission through four main programmatic areas: child care, supportive housing, restorative practices and community education. YWCA continues to be at the forefront of our most critical movements for social change.

Empower Women Summit 2024

Women Empowering Women