Who We Are

YWCA Yakima is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Our local programs and services have furthered the YWCA vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people since 1909. The YWCA is proud to be the oldest and largest women’s movement, providing domestic violence services for women and their families in our community. Over the past 114 years, programs have evolved. Every woman who enters our facility receives wrap around services to help her navigate and recover from the trauma caused by her abusive situation.

Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity for all.

YWCA MISSION

Our Values


A Compassionate Community


Respect


Healthy Relationships


Honesty and Integrity


Non-Violence


Collaboration


Justice and Fairness


The Dignity of All People

Our Team

  • Cheri Kilty

    CEO

  • Lupita Carrillo

    DONOR ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

  • Joann Garcia

    PROGRAM DIRECTOR

  • Natisha Reed

    FINANCE DIRECTOR

  • Dani Aguilar

    OUTREACH COORDINATOR

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 Yakima.

2023 – 2024 Officers

Chestina Dominguez

Cheyenne Needham

Dawn Williams

Erika Peppers

Erin Thierolf

Heather Panian

Jessica Camacho

Jozette Mora

Julie Piper

Kristen Charlet

Linda Orozco

Lisa Picatti

Liz Walsh

Patricia Padilla

Ruksar Karmali

Sara Soules

Sarah Correia

Serena Galaviz

Yailen Mattox

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!

FAQs

  • YWCA Yakima proudly services all people regardless of identified gender, race/ethnicity, religion, legal status, or socioeconomic status. Our emergency shelter provides housing primarily for women, but we do have accommodations for men or people who identify as male. Please reach out to us so we may assist you.

  • No, our services are free.

  • Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, and psychological coercion or force to establish and maintain control over a partner. It is a pattern of abusive behavior used over time. These behaviors are targeted and repeated, the violence increases in frequency and severity. It will not “just go away” and death, either of the victim, the perpetrator, children, friends, or relatives is always a potential outcome. Domestic violence is NOT caused by alcohol or drug use, anger, stress, unemployment, or mental illness. It is not genetic; it is not caused by the behavior of the victim, relationship problems, or out of control behavior. Perpetrators are very much in control, and use that control to oppress their victim(s).

  • Our legal advocate helps survivors fill out and complete protection orders. We can also provide support at court hearings and assist survivors with safety planning regarding the protection order. Please call our front desk (509) 248-7796 for more information.

  • Yes, our services are available to all survivors of intimate partner domestic violence regardless of the type of violence a survivor has experienced. Each survivor has their own unique experiences and their own unique set of options. Call us at (509) 248-7796 if you need to speak with someone. We’re here to help.