YWCA Central Maine is celebrating friendship, community, and love in style again this year. That’s right—we are celebrating ‘Galentine’s Day’ on February 11, 2022! This Galentine’s Day, the YWCA invites members of the community to surprise special people in their life with a Galentine’s Basket…. Read More
YWCA Central Maine is proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 Women of Achievement Awards. The Awards Selection Committee reviewed a remarkable pool of applicants this year in order to select the following recipients: Zamzam Elmoge (Lee Young Leadership Award) Elise Johansen (Marcia Baxter… Read More
Tickets for the YWCA’s 2021 Women of Achievement Luncheon Awards are on sale now! Follow this link to purchase your tickets today! Take advantage of our early bird pricing until September 1, 2021. We are still accepting nominations for our four Women of Achievement awards… Read More
WE ARE FOLLOWING U.S. CDC GUIDELINES REGARDING COVID-19 When visiting our building, you can rest assured that the YWCA is doing everything possible to keep your family, our staff, and our communities safe. OPERATIONS UPDATES We continue to open programs per recommendations under the… Read More
Recertification for those holding CURRENT (non-expired) ARC Lifeguard & CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certifications. MUST present certification cards at beginning of class to attend. Includes First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers. Must have current Lifeguard Manual and pocket mask. Prerequisites include… Read More
The YWCA Central Maine is pleased to announce a $40,000 grant award from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation. The grant will be used to complete renovations on the showers in the YWCAs men’s and women’s locker rooms, as well as install an AC unit… Read More
Order Form The YWCA is celebrating Galentine’s Day in style again this year! For those unfamiliar, Galentine’s Day is a holiday popularized by the television show Parks and Recreation, to celebrate friendship and love among womxn. Festivities often include brunch, gift exchange, and appreciation for… Read More
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training – Blended Learning Spend less time in the classroom, more time in the pool! Our new Blended Learning Lifeguard Training format allows participants (15 years of age and older) to become a certified lifeguard, just in time for spring employment!… Read More
YWCA Central Maine is pleased to announce a new partnership with Poise Yoga Studio & Foot Sanctuary! Poise is offering YW Community Access Pass holders incredible discounts on services and programs at their studio in downtown Lewiston. One amazing deal that Poise is partnering to… Read More
Today, YWCA Central Maine announced its new “Save-a-Life” Swim Sponsorship Program to offer free beginner swim lessons to at-need individuals. By now, you may be too familiar with the sobering statistics: Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death of children ages 1-14. About… Read More