YWCA of Silicon Valley

Every year, more than 24,000 individuals turn to the YWCA of Silicon Valley to benefit from its compelling vision of what life should be like for the women and families of our community!

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The YWCA of Silicon Valley is forming a strategic alliance with the Support Network to help stem the tide of domestic violence. Learn more -->

For over 100 years, the mission of the YWCA of Silicon Valley has been to empower women, children, and families, and to eliminate racism, hatred and prejudice.

Upcoming Events

8th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®
Wednesday April 21, 2010

The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence

Press release

Photo of high-heeled shoe The 7th Annual YWCA “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”® event was held on April 22, 2009 in downtown San Jose…and was a huge success! We had more walkers than ever before (nearly 500!) gathered at Plaza de Cesar Chavez and ended at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The event raised close to $40,000 on behalf of sexual assault awareness, exceeding its goal. Learn more -->

26th Annual Tribute to Women (TWIN) Awards
Thursday, May 20, 2010

Honoring Silicon Valley's Executive Women

Press release

Tribute to Women Awards The Tribute to Women Awards Program, one of the nation’s most prestigious awards given by the local and regional YWCA’s, recognizes successful women executives for their outstanding achievements. It is an important and well-known event demonstrating the esteem in which companies hold their women executives. Learn more -->