YWCO Girls Club

Today at Girls Club, we began celebrating Juneteenth by honoring freedom, culture, history, and community. ❤️🖤💚

Our girls spent time learning, creating, and reflecting on the importance of this day while celebrating the strength, resilience, and contributions of those who came before us. We are grateful for opportunities like these that help our girls grow, learn, and embrace the rich history that continues to shape our future.

Girls Can. Girls Do. Create • Explore • Inspire. ✨

A huge THANK YOU to the Palms of Fire African Drumming Group & Ms. Jackie Brown for performing for our Girls Club! 💜

What a FUN day for our Girls Club campers at Funopolis! 🎢🎳✨

From exciting rides to games, laughter, and making memories with friends, today’s field trip was filled with smiles from start to finish. We love giving our girls opportunities to explore new places, build friendships, and enjoy experiences that make summer so special.

Thank you, Funopolis, for helping make today an unforgettable adventure! 💜

Today we're celebrating one of the most meaningful parts of the YWCO's story—friendship. 💙

For 120 years, friendships have been formed within these walls and through our programs. From summer camp buddies and swim lesson partners to fitness class friends and lifelong connections, the YWCO has always been about bringing people together.

The faces in these photos may span different generations, but the smiles tell the same story. Through every decade, friendships have grown here—built on encouragement, support, shared experiences, and a sense of belonging.

As we celebrate 120 years of service to Athens and the surrounding community, we are grateful for every friendship that has started at the YWCO. These connections are more than memories; they are part of the legacy that has carried us forward since 1906.

In honor of our upcoming birthday celebration, we'd love to hear from you! Share a photo, story, or memory of a friendship that began at the YWCO. Your story is part of our story. 💙

💙 11 days to go. 120 years of friendship. Countless memories. A legacy still in motion.

Want to help us continue creating opportunities, connections, and memories for generations to come? Consider making a gift in honor of our 120th Anniversary:

🎁 Donate here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/120yearslegacyinmotion/

Join us on June 20th as we celebrate the people, friendships, programs, and moments that have made the YWCO such a special part of our community for 120 years.

As amazing as last week was, we’re already kicking off this week with a bang! From exciting activities and special guests to new adventures and opportunities to learn and grow, we can’t wait to see what this week has in store.

Congratulations to our Campers of the Week—you inspire us all! ✨

What a fantastic first week of Girls Club! 💜✨

Today, our girls celebrated their very first Fantastic Friday, filled with laughter, fun, new friendships, and unforgettable memories. From learning and exploring to creating and inspiring, this week has been a beautiful reminder of what Girls Club is all about!

For 120 years, the YWCO has been shaped by the people who have dedicated their time, talents, and hearts to serving our community.

As we continue our countdown to our 120th Birthday Celebration, we're excited to introduce you to some of the faces of the YWCO. These incredible staff members help bring our mission to life every day,welcoming members, supporting families, inspiring children, leading programs, and creating a place where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued.

While this photo represents just a few of the amazing individuals who make the YWCO so special, it is far from all of them. We are incredibly grateful for every member of our team. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment are woven into the story of the YWCO and help ensure our mission continues to make an impact each and every day.

💙 16 days to go. 120 years of history. Countless lives touched. One incredible team.

Want to help us continue this legacy for generations to come? Consider making a gift in honor of our 120th Anniversary:

🎁 Donate here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/120yearslegacyinmotion/

Join us on June 20th as we celebrate the people, memories, and mission that have carried the YWCO forward for 120 years—and the future we're building together.

For 120 years, the YWCO has been a part of the fabric of our community, growing and evolving alongside the people we serve. From our early beginnings in 1906 to our years in the historic Stevens-Thomas House, and now as a thriving community center serving individuals and families across Athens, our drive has remained constant: creating opportunities, fostering connections, and empowering our community.

The walls may have changed, but the heart of the YWCO has always been the people. Generations of members, staff, volunteers, donors, and families have helped shape who we are today. Every class attended, every child served, every friendship formed, and every life touched has become part of our story.

As we count down to our 120th Birthday Celebration on June 20th, we invite you to reflect on the memories we've shared, celebrate the impact we've made together, and dream about what the future holds for the YWCO.

💙 17 days to go. 120 years of history. A lifetime of community.

Want to help us continue this legacy for the next generation? Consider making a birthday gift in honor of our 120th anniversary. Every contribution helps us continue serving our community and creating opportunities for those who need them most.

🎁 Make your 120th Birthday Gift Here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/120yearslegacyinmotion/

Join us on June 20th from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM as we celebrate our past, honor our present, and step boldly into the future—together.

We are so thankful for our amazing partners at Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia! The girls absolutely love every opportunity they have to learn, grow, and have fun alongside their incredible team. Their dedication to empowering young girls, building confidence, and creating meaningful experiences makes such a lasting impact on our Girls Club program.

Thank you for investing your time, energy, and passion into our girls. We are grateful for this partnership and can’t wait for all the adventures still to come! ✨🌟

Our Girls Club participants had a wonderful time during swim lessons today at the YWCO. Every splash, smile, and new skill learned is a reminder that confidence grows when girls are encouraged to try something new. We’re so proud of these amazing girls and all they are accomplishing this summer! 🌊✨

A huge thank you to Athens-Clarke County Police Department for spending time with our Girls Club, and giving them such a fun and memorable experience! 💙 The girls had an amazing time learning, exploring, asking questions, and making new memories together. We are so thankful for community partners who pour into our girls and help inspire them to create, explore, and dream big! ✨