Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved at YWCA Elgin
Donate
Volunteer
Attend Special Events
Become a Member
Let’s Work Together
Donate
Ways to Donate to YWCA Elgin
Donate Online
From our web site, you can make your gift securely online. Several options are available:
•Make a one-time gift.
•Make a pledge with convenient monthly payments.
•Make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone special.
Planned Giving
Choose from many giving options, including naming the YWCA Elgin as a beneficiary in your will and more complex trust arrangements that provide life-long income. Help us secure the future!
If you have questions about our giving programs, don't hesitate to contact the Executive Director at 847-742-7930.
Volunteer at YWCA Elgin
We need YOU to VOLUNTEER!
Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community. YWCA Elgin has an array of opportunities for you to become involved as much or as little as your schedule allows – recurring opportunities, special events, program support, and more. We would love your help supporting the women and families we serve.
Ways to Volunteer
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Advocacy Committee
Do you have a passion for helping our community understand, challenge and eliminate racism?
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Cinderella's Closet
Help us provide over 400 teens with prom dresses and accessories for a small fee or free of cost.
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Clothing Distribution Center
Give back to your community by helping us provide families with free clothing, shoes, and outerwear.
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Leader Luncheon
Do you have experience in marketing or fundraising? Help us raising funds for the YWCA Elgin.
Become A Member
Strengthened by diversity, the YWCA draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women’s growth, leadership, and power in order to attain a common vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people.
When you join the YWCA Elgin, you not only support our outreach & mission programs, but you become part of a worldwide membership movement.
The World YWCA unites over 25 million women and girls in 125 countries through our affiliated, autonomous national associations. Membership is open to any individual, regardless of race, religion, or gender.
For more information:
YWCA Elgin Customer Service
P: 847-742-7930
E: info@ywcaelgin.org
Additional Membership Information
YWCA membership fees are non-refundable.
Membership dues alone are not a fee for service.
The YWCA reserves the right to revoke the membership of or deny membership to anyone whose conduct, behavior, or language is inconsistent with the principles of the YWCA Mission.
Let’s Work Together
Welcome to the YWCA Elgin and the first step in your future career!
Established in 1901, the YWCA Elgin combines programs and advocacy to generate institutional change for over 2,000 community members annually. Our services empower women and families, advance racial justice, and nurture children within our community and beyond.
We are on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Joining our team means you can be an integral part of fulfilling our mission.
If you’re passionate about eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all, we want you on our team! Here, individuals can make a difference, and we seek those who share our values to support our mission. Check out the current YWCA job openings by clicking the Learn More button below to visit the Job Openings webpage.
Other Ways to Give ↘
Support YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women!
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Give In Kind
The YWCA Elgin is in need of in-kind donations for special events and our programs.
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Corporate Sponsorships
Corporate Sponsorship offers various options to provide brand marketing value and meaningful impact.
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Online Giving
Use our online donation form to give a one-time gift to the YWCA Elgin.