Current Program Highlights
Women’s Empowerment Center Programs:
–Women’s Career Closet
Established in 1993, the Women’s Career Closet provides free, work-appropriate clothing to area women. Whether preparing for an interview or building a wardrobe for an existing job, women may visit the Women’s Career Closet up to four times per calendar year. This program is offered thanks to the generous donations of clothing and service by local community members. Learn More…
–Women’s Economic Advancement Programs
Every woman has the right to choose their direction. Economic prosperity and advancement education is offered freely to empower and equip women to set their own course towards personal fulfillment and economic self-sufficiency.
We support the growth of personal and financial freedom by offering instruction on: résumé assistance, computer literacy, employment search assistance, technology support, interview education, economic literacy, Microsoft suite instruction, business communication, and more!
WEC works with women where they are in life. We help those who have a desire for independent prosperity.
–Madison Street Boutique
The Madison Street Boutique at the YWCA opened in the Women’s Empowerment Center in May 2017 and features a wide array of lovely new and gently used ladies’ brand-name clothing and accessories, along with swimwear, athletic wear, sleepwear, and special occasion apparel for an affordable suggested donation per item. Proceeds from this program benefit the Women’s Empowerment Center, helping us to offer many of our other programs for free. Learn More…
MSB Open Hours:
- Tuesday 11:00-5:00 pm
- Wednesday 11:00-5:00 pm
- Thursday 11:00-5:00 pm
We occasionally hold sales and additional open hours that can be found in our events calendar.
–4-H Program
Come join us for a chance to explore interests and find new passions! Families with kids in K-12 grade are welcome. The fee is $4 per person. We will meet once a month at the YWCA doing a variety of STEAM projects – meeting times and projects will be determined by families and participants based on their interests and availability.
Contact Catherine with questions by phone at 920-432-5581 ext 141 or by email at csendelbach@ywcagreenbay.org
–Family Services
A representative from Family Services is at the YWCA first and third Tuesday of the month from 3:00-5:00pm to help women and families with substance use disorders.
–Forward Service Corporation
Forward Service Corporation is partnering with YWCA Greater Green Bay to meet women here individually and help enroll them in appropriate services including job skills training, education activities, interview skills, and work experience.
April 5th 1:00-4:00pm
May 3rd 1:00-4:00pm
June 7th 1:00-4:00pm
July 12th 1:00-4:00pm
August 2nd 1:00-4:00pm
Contact Catherine with questions by phone at 920-432-5581 ext 141 or by email at csendelbach@ywcagreenbay.org
–Computer Lab Open Hours
Computers are available for use in the Rebecca Chernick Innovation Lab on the second floor of the Women’s Empowerment Center on Tuesdays from 1pm to 3pm. This lab is intended to make economic advancement easier for women and girls without access to technology at home. A WEC staff member will be present to help with basic computer skills, job searches, and other needs. Let us be a resource, whether you need to brush up on your word processing skills, or you need help updating your resume for a job interview – we are even here to help if you need help setting up a new email address or navigating your new phone.
–TechGYRLS Youth Program
The YWCA TechGYRLS® – S.T.E.A.M. Experience Series seeks to empower young girls (particularly underrepresented girls) in science, technology, engineering, arts and math and to encourage them to pursue careers within these fields. Through collaboration with area organizations and businesses, girls are inspired and encouraged by participating in workshops and field visits led by women within these industries. FREE to participating girls grades 3-8. Learn More…
Women’s Empowerment Highlights:
- 2,000 visits to the Women’s Career Closet each year! Women receive work-appropriate clothing, shoes, and accessories to dress for success!
- Outfitting Women for Success Series are specialized programs designed to empower women in their journey through life.
History of the Women’s Empowerment Center:
YWCA Greater Green Bay has been striving to meet the changing needs of women and girls in the Brown County area since 1919. Through the years of service we have accomplished great milestones. In the 1920’s we offered safe boarding houses to working women, we offered programs to war brides in the 1940’s, sponsored girl reserves in the 1960’s, and today we remain at the forefront of women’s issues by spearheading a Women’s Empowerment Center which opened in September 2013.
The Women’s Empowerment Center seeks to “empower and equip women to chart their own course toward personal fulfillment and economic self-sufficiency.” Programs are designed to help women of all ethnicities build self-confidence, develop job/life skills, and gain relevant work experience in a positive, nurturing environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
Contact us with questions or for more information.