Web Site Issues
General YWCA Information
Donating to the YWCA
Volunteers and Interns
Health Insurance

Web Site Issues

Q: Why doesn't anything happen when I click the "Send Link to a Friend" or "Gift Reminder" links?

A: Most likely your pop-up blocker is preventing these windows from opening. To solve this problem, simply set your program to allow pop-ups from www.ywcadallas.org. Some programs will also allow you to hold down the Ctrl key while clicking or double-clicking on the link to allow a pop-up.

General YWCA Information

Q: What is the YWCA’s mission?

A: Our purpose is to help improve women’s lives and remove barriers to self-sufficiency.

Q: Where is the YWCA located?

A: The YWCA’s administrative offices are located at 4144 N. Central Expy., Ste. 580, Dallas TX 75204. We also offer child care in five branch locations throughout Dallas County – Central (Dallas), Widner (Oak Cliff), Irving, Garland and Richardson.

Q: What does the YWCA do?

A: Today’s YWCA focuses primarily on helping single mothers climb out of poverty. The organization’s comprehensive programming attacks the real, persistent and everyday problems women and their children face – and addresses their dreams for the future. We aim to help women achieve self-sufficiency through four program areas: child care, health services, financial literacy/savings and parenting skills.

Q: Are you a United Way affiliate?

A: Yes, the YWCA is an affiliate of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.

Q: Are you affiliated with the YMCA?

A: No, the YWCA is not affiliated with the YMCA in any way.

Q: Are you affiliated with the YWCA of the USA?

A: Yes, however, we raise ALL of our funds through our own grassroots efforts.

Q: What counties do you serve?

A: The YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas primarily serves Dallas and surrounding counties – including Collin, Rockwall and Denton counties.

Donating to the YWCA

Q: How do I nominate a woman for Great Women Make a Difference?

A: Each spring the YWCA will publish information on its Web site and in locations throughout the community about how you can nominate a woman for Great Women Make a Difference. With your $25 donation you can honor a woman who has made a difference in your life and help improve the lives of women served by the YWCA.

Q: How can I make a donation?

A: Donate online or send a check to:
YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas
4144 N. Central Expy., Ste. 580
Dallas, TX 75204

Q: How do you spend the money raised?

A: The funds we raise are used to support child care, health services, financial literacy and parenting programming, as well as operational costs. You can specify your donation to go to a specific area or let the YWCA direct your donation to where funds are most needed.

Q: How can I raise money for the YWCA?

A: Consider a position as a fundraising and marketing volunteer or contact the YWCA to develop a unique project to support our fundraising efforts. For more information, call 214-584-2318 or volunteer@ywcadallas.org.

Q: How can I sponsor the YWCA or a YWCA event?

A: The YWCA has many opportunities for corporate sponsors and program sponsors. For more information, contact Deborah Bigham at 214-584-2315 or dbigham@ywcadallas.org.

Volunteers and Interns

Q: How can I volunteer with the YWCA?

A: Click here to learn more about the YWCA’s volunteer opportunities.

Q: Does the YWCA offer internships?

A: The YWCA has offered internships in the past. These are arranged on an individual basis and reserved for undergraduate and graduate students. For more information, call 214-584-2318 or volunteer@ywcadallas.org.

Health Insurance

Q: Can you help me get health insurance?

A: The YWCA can provide women with free mammograms, cervical exams, diagnostics and case management services. We do not, however, offer health insurance to the public. Occasionally, representatives from low-cost health care plans are in attendance at community health fairs and outreach events. If you have a health care emergency and are uninsured, contact Parkland Health and Hospital Systems at 214-590-8000. For community health care referrals, call 2-1-1. The 211 hotline is sponsored by the Community Council of Greater Dallas and can link you with various community services. For more information visit, http://www.ccgd.org/211.htm.