News & Events

YWCA Central Maine Announces Income Guidelines for Participation in USDA Child and Adult Food Care Program

October 22, 2024 YWCA Central Maine 130 East Ave, Lewiston, Maine 04240 207-795-4050 YWCA Central Maine announces Income guidelines for its participation for the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.  Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants. YWCA Central Maine… Read More


What the DAF? Donor Advised Fund Awareness Day

Today is the day for Donor Advised Fund Awareness Day! We hope you consider supporting our mission at YWCA Central Maine by making a gift through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF). Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) allow compassionate individuals like you to amplify their impact and… Read More


Welcome Dr. Tiffany Salter, new Chief Program and Impact Officer

Welcome to our new Chief Program and Impact Officer, Dr. Tiffany Salter. Tiffany is thrilled to join YWCA Central Maine as the Chief Program and Impact Officer. She moved to the Lewiston-Auburn community on January 1, 2017, when she accepted a position at Bates College for… Read More


4 Ways to Support Women at YWCA Central Maine

At YWCA Central Maine, one of our goals is to support empowerment and economic advancement for women and girls. That starts with you – every person should have the knowledge and resources to make smart financial decisions. With tax season top of mind, We wanted… Read More


YWCA and Boys and Girls Club Team Up to Teach Kids to Swim

8/30/2023 For Immediate Release: YWCA Central Maine and the Lewiston/Auburn Boys and Girls club renewed their partnership to bring swim lessons to youth in the community. This was the second summer that the two local non-profits have partnered to teach introductory swimming skills to more… Read More


GEIGER TO RECEIVE “CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE AWARD” AT STAND AGAINST RACISM CONFERENCE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GEIGER TO RECEIVE “CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE AWARD” AT STAND AGAINST RACISM CONFERENCE YWCA Central Maine will present its “Champions of Change” award to Geiger on April 27th, 2023, at the signature “Stand Against Racism” event, a one-day conference held at USM’s Lewiston… Read More


Spread the Love on Feb. 13th!

On February 13th, 2023, the day before Valentine’s Day, YWCA Central Maine will be hand delivering custom gift baskets for their “Spread the Love” fundraiser, formerly known as “Galentine’s Day” baskets. YWCA Central Maine invites members of the community to send a “Spread the Love”… Read More


Public Notice

Request for Bids YWCA Central Maine will be accepting bids from contractors for classroom heating and cooling HVAC installation at the facility located at 130 East Avenue in Lewiston, Maine. Proposals will be accepted by Amanda Hatch, Director of Programs & Mission Impact, until May… Read More


Annual Galentine’s Day Fundraiser

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 Announces 2021 Recipients of Women of Achievement Awards & Keynote Speaker

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