Who We Are
YWCA South Florida is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
We work to bring out the individual strengths of women and youth and to foster resiliency and self-sufficiency. Our philosophy, in keeping with the mission of the YWCA to empower women and families, centers on providing the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
YWCA is proud to be the oldest and largest women’s movement, providing services for women and their families in our community.
Our local programs and services have furthered the YWCA vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people since 1914. Over the past 104 years, programs have evolved and have included educational and employment classes for women, teen clubs, community dialogue groups to discuss race relations, child care centers, and a youth resource center.
Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity for all.
YWCA MISSION
Our Values
A Compassionate Community
Respect
A Healthy, Balanced Lifestyle
Honesty and Integrity
Non-Violence
Collaboration
Justice and Fairness
The Dignity of All People
Our Team
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Kerry-Ann Royes
PRESIDENT & CEO
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Veronica Brown
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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Angeline Evans
CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of women leaders using their passion, insights, and connections in the community, to create real impact for YWCA South Florida.
2024-2025 Officers
Stacy-Ann Smith, Chair
Nikki Packer, Vice Chair
Jackie Bravo, Treasurer
Barbara Martinez, Secretary
2024-2025 Directors
Diane Amado-Tate
Glenn Davis
Vania Laguerre
Rosy Lopez
Rodrick Miller
Mildred Riscigno
Ceci Rivas-Gonzalez
Mayela Rojas Sanchez
Fred Tan
Emeritus Board
These distinguished former board members have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to YWCA South Florida’s mission. As candidates for Emeritus status, they continue to offer their expertise and support as champions for equity, empowerment, and community impact.
Adriene McCoy
Kelly-Ann Cartwright
Caroline Iovino
Lisa Shim
Angela Deggs
Vernita Nelson
Honorable Carroll J. Kelly
Robbie Bell
Key Dates in YWCA History
Annual Reports
YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women, and we’re committed to accountability and transparency in everything we do. Below you will find resources that illuminate our financial position, outline how we allocate our resources, and showcase the impact of the valuable support from our donors and sponsors. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we welcome your support of our mission!
View our IRS 990 Forms.
FAQs
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YWCA South Florida serves Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
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YWCA South Florida is headquartered in Overtown, Miami, at our Marta Sutton Weeks Center, and our Intergenerational Center is located in Miami Gardens. We also operate two other early education centers, (downtown Miami and Miami Gardens) and six courthouse childcare services (Miami-Dade and Broward Counties) and provide afterschool and teen programs on various school sites throughout Miami-Dade and Broward. Additional programming is provided at partner sites from Homestead up to Broward County, as well as virtually.
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We offer several programs and services in languages other than English, including our Community Justice Challenge (Spanish), Circles of Support (Spanish and Haitian Creole) and several offerings in our Economic Prosperity area (Spanish). In addition, our children and youth programming staff are able to support our families in several languages.
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From their respective inceptions, the YWCA and YMCA have always been separate and independent organizations, with differing missions. YWCA was founded with a core focus on the empowerment of women and girls, along with racial justice. Since 1858, YWCA has played a leading role in the women’s rights movements through to modern times. Unlike YWCA, YMCA’s mission is centered around youth development, health and fitness and social responsibility.
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In 2015 we formally changed our corporate name from the “Young Women’s Christian Association of the United States of America, Inc.” to “YWCA USA, Inc.” Our name change reflects YWCA’s diverse and inclusive nature. In our early years it was “a Christian sisterhood” that drove our work. Today, our organization is driven by a commitment to social justice, no matter someone’s religion. Our updated name provides YWCA with the opportunity to engage a broader spectrum of individuals in our crucial work to eliminate racism and empower women.