

Not Throwing Away Her Shot: Dr. Sherri Young named 2022 Woman of Achievement
Not Throwing Away Her Shot: Dr. Sherri Young named 2022 Woman of Achievement


5 Ways to Participate in Girls Night In: High Hopes Bright Future
Each year, the YWCA Charleston hosts several annual fundraisers and one of those is Girls Night Out. Initiated in the fall of 1998, Girls...


Celebrating Five Years of YWCA Charleston's Race to End Racism
On April 29, 2017, YWCA Charleston launched our inaugural Race to End Racism. Held in conjunction with the national YWCA Campaign: Stand...


Alicia McCormick: A Legacy of Hope
"Alicia's life was tragically cut short, but her legacy will truly live on through those she helped and to all of us whom she inspired."...
A Survivor Story
*Cindy had called the YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program's 24-hour crisis hotline so many times that the Hope House Shelter Advocated knew...


6 Steps Toward Eliminating Racism
The purpose of YWCA Charleston’s Racial Equity & Inclusion Program is to help people understand the causes and impact of racism in hopes...

A Heartfelt Conversation with Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin
I had the pleasure of spending time with Mayor Goodwin in her office and it was truly a treat. I had originally had a list of questions...


Sharing Stories and the Human Experience - One Accessory at a Time
As a longtime fan of “Project Runway,” I appreciate the importance of using one’s accessories “very thoughtfully,” as Tim Gunn advises...


Dr. Michelle Foster: Thinking Outside the Box
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation President and CEO Michelle Foster had not intended to go into philanthropy. “I took the scenic route, I...


Sandy Murphy: Attorney, Businesswoman, and Woman of Achievement
Being the sixth of eight children, Sandy Murphy found her voice early. She honed her sharp wit going toe to toe with her four brothers,...