Support the YWCA
Ways To Give
At YWCA Central Maine, every gift makes a difference. Your support helps us advance our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
When you give, you’re investing in programs that:
- Provide safe, nurturing childcare for working families
- Offer health and wellness opportunities for women and families
- Promote equity and inclusion through education and advocacy
- Support community connection, belonging, and empowerment
Annual Gifts
Annual gifts allow us to use your support where it is needed most. These gifts give YWCA Central Maine the strength and flexibility to keep serving our community today and into the future and ensure we can continue delivering programs that align with our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
Corporate Sponsorships
Show your company’s commitment to equity and community by becoming a YWCA sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities include events such as our Women of Achievement Awards and programs that directly impact families in Central Maine. Partnering with us connects your brand to meaningful, visible community change.
Sponsor YWCA Women of Achievement! – sign up online and pay by credit card
Or download our sponsorship form and return to Lisa LaVallee, Chief Development Officer, YWCA Central Maine, 130 East Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240
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Open in new tab Planned Gifts
Create a lasting legacy by including YWCA Central Maine in your estate plans. Planned gifts ensure that future generations benefit from the programs and advocacy you care about today. Options include bequests, beneficiary designations, and other charitable gift arrangements.
Will and Trusts Beneficiaries Report A Gift Charitable Gift Annuities Charitable Remainder Trusts Pooled Income Funds Charitable Lead Trusts Stock, Securities, Mutual Funds QCDs Donor Advised Funds - DAFs Real Estate Retained Life Estate
For more information on ways to support the YWCA, contact Lisa LaVallee, Chief Development Officer, at 207-795-4050 x22 or llavallee@ywcamaine.org.
Friendraising & Fundraising
The YWCA Central Maine is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization supported largely through generous contributions from individuals like you. Your tax-deductible contribution will help us advance our mission to eliminate racism and empower women and girls. The need for you to help is great and the opportunities are plenty.
Host a FRIENDRAISING or FUNDRAISING Event! What is FRIENDRAISING? Friendraising is a way for you and your friends to learn more about YWCA Central Maine and what we do. Host an informal dinner party, a brunch, or just have a few friends over to spend some time hearing and talking about the YWCA mission and how we carry it out. We’d love to share what the YWCA mission means locally and how it is reflected in the services we provide. You also will have the opportunity to learn about ways you can support and be involved in the YWCA Central Maine.
Throw a FUNDRAISER for the YWCA Central Maine! Sponsor a car wash, BBQ or even a golf tournament with your friends, co-workers, members of your faith groups or other members of your circle. Together we can build the resources to enrich the lives of women and children.
Please contact us for more information about how to become involved in FRIENDRAISING or FUNDRAISING for the YWCA Central Maine at 207-795-4050.
Childcare Wish List
The YWCA Central Maine Childcare Programs, which serve children ages 18 months – 12, have an ongoing and often updated wish list available on Amazon.
