Our Impact
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin is part of YWCA USA – a network of one of the nation’s oldest and most formidable organizations standing up for the dignity of women and others who are often deliberately disadvantaged.
We have a challenging mission – one that addresses the two most deeply embedded and damaging drivers of inequality and oppression historically and in today’s world: racism and patriarchy.
We determine the success of our work by the impact we have on those who are most disadvantaged and how much closer it takes us to a truly equal world; this is really the only true benchmark of success that matters and one which we are focused on.
Eliminating Racism
As one of the most segregated states in the country, racism pervades every aspect of life. Our mission today remains even more relevant as the impacts of racial inequalities and systemic oppression continue to disadvantage and harm many members of our community, often by design.
Empowering Women
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin (SEW) is committed to creating a more just, fair and equal world for all genders, with the acknowledgment that, historically, women have been most excluded, disadvantaged and discriminated against and continue to feel the impacts of this, especially in the workplace.
How We Work
Progressive Education
Allyship and Advocacy
Workshops and Events
Help Us Make An Impact
Gifts of Stock, Bonds and Other Assets
Gifts of appreciated stocks, mutual fund shares and similar assets can have a big impact on the YWCA Southeast Wisconsin’s mission and potentially provide significant tax benefits to the donor. To assure a smooth transfer, timely acknowledgment and tax-deduction documentation, before making such a gift, please seek the input of your tax advisor and consult these instructions below or contact Ginny Finn, President & CEO at [email protected].
Instructions to gift appreciated stock, or mutual funds or other similar assets
- Consult with your tax or financial advisor to confirm you have held your asset at least one-year and a day as a first step
- Confirm your fiduciary will notify us that YOU are making the gift – often this is not the case
- Provide time for year-end transfers – to assure your gift is received in the tax year you intend, it is best to initiate December transfers prior to December 25th.
Sponsors & Partnerships
On behalf of all we serve, YWCA Southeast Wisconsin salutes our sponsors and partners. We work with corporations, foundations, organizations and government institutions committed to shared values to help us move our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women forward. We welcome new sponsors and partners and look forward to finding ways to work together to empower women, stand up to racial injustice, and build a more just and inclusive community for all families.
Our incredible sponsors and partners provide critical financial support and collaborative expertise for programs and initiatives — from our signature events to community gatherings, from economic empowerment services to racial justice and gender equity classes.
To learn more about sponsorship and partnership opportunities, or propose your own idea, contact our Communications & Development team via email or give them a call at 414.267.3220.
Visit Our Partners
American Family Insurance Foundation
Forest County Potawatomi Foundation
Workplace & Planned Giving
Workplace Giving
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin is a proud member agency of United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County. Our agency number is 274647.
Planned Giving
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin can effectively work with your professional advisor to assure that advance financial planning includes support for the YWCA SEW’s vital mission. Whether making a planned gift during lifetime or as part of executing an estate, advance consultation with the YWCA SEW is the best way to assure donor intent is fulfilled without confusion or delay.
Beneficiary designations of life insurance, bank accounts, 401(k) or other retirement vehicles, or any asset (e.g., pension) that permits a beneficiary designation can be dedicated to YWCA SEW’s mission. It is vitally important to discuss such designations thoroughly with your financial advisor prior to making them.
Wills and Trusts – It is easy to include the YWCA Southeast Wisconsin in your will by making a bequest to support its mission. Trusts, both charitable remainder trusts and charitable lead trusts, are often part of the will preparation process. Both kinds of trusts can make it possible to donate assets to YWCA SEW, while still enjoying some benefit from the asset. It is extremely important that a donor discuss these matters with personal financial and legal counsel, prior to executing any documents.
Wear The T-Shirt!
We at YWCA Southeast Wisconsin – our Staff, our Board of Directors, and our Stakeholders from a variety of communities throughout the region – hold racial justice as a fundamental value. Funds for every shirt purchased will go towards materials that move YWCA SEW’s programs forward.
Shirts are available for purchase online and pick up from YWCA SEW’s Milwaukee office Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
T-shirt sales/sizes are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Sizes and Costs
Sizes XS-XL – $15
Sizes 2X-4X – $20
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (414) 374-1800
Fax: (414) 374-2680
Our corporate offices are located in Milwaukee:
1915 N Dr Martin Luther King Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Business Hours: Monday-Friday / 8 a.m. – 5 p.m
Our service locations are: Milwaukee, Racine, Regency Mall.
5540 Durand Ave
Racine, WI 53406
Business Hours: Monday – Friday / 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Also at:
Racine County Workforce Solutions, 1717 Taylor Ave, Racine WI, 53403