YWCA of Greater Atlanta

What YWCA of Greater Atlanta does

YWCA of Greater Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1902 in Atlanta, Georgia, and the local affiliate of YWCA USA. It delivers a portfolio of social services to women, children, and families across metro Atlanta, with five core program lines: the Early Learning Academy (licensed childcare), ENCOREplus (breast health education and screening delivered through healthcare partnerships with Avon, CDC, Piedmont, and Emory), the Digital Skills Academy (workforce-focused digital literacy training launched in 2021), teen leadership programming co-delivered with Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta, and the Academy of Women Achievers / policy advocacy pipeline built on the Georgia Women's Policy Institute. The organization serves predominantly low-income women and women of color, with a stated mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

The underlying service delivery model combines brick-and-mortar facilities (the Phillis Wheatley campus undergoing a $19.5M renovation for 2026 reopening, and a Gateway location) with a newly acquired mobile outreach bus that extends breast health and digital skills services into underserved neighborhoods. Technology and digital infrastructure are operational rather than proprietary: the organization uses a website/CRM for donations and event ticketing, teaches digital literacy as curriculum, and runs program administration on standard nonprofit tooling. There is no evidence of proprietary technology, AI/ML systems, or commercial product development.

The revenue model is that of a federated nonprofit: operating revenue is generated through a mix of individual donations, foundation and corporate grants, signature event proceeds (the Salute to Women of Achievement gala grew from ~$300K to ~$450K), planned-giving and endowment programs, tuition from the licensed Early Learning Academy, and in-kind partnerships. Capital is raised episodically through major campaigns, the most recent being a completed $19.5M effort in May 2025. The organization is led by an executive team including a Chief Development Officer (Katie Farmer, hired 2024) and a board that includes senior executives from Delta Air Lines, Georgia Power, and Hire Prospects.

Name

YWCA of Greater Atlanta

Legal name

YWCA Greater Atlanta

Website

https://ywcaatlanta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YWCA of Greater Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1902 that provides childcare, breast health screening, digital literacy training, teen leadership, and policy advocacy to women, children, and families across metro Atlanta, primarily low-income women and women of color.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services Nonprofit

NAICS

Child Care Services (624410), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Site Employer-Sponsored Before/After Care (Early Years) (EDACAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Employer-Sponsored / On-Site Infant & Toddler Care (EDACAGAF)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Early childhood education
• Community advocacy programs
• Digital literacy training
• Breast health awareness

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible contributions from individuals supporting the organization's mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Donations support programs including Early Learning Academy, Digital Skills Academy, ENCOREplus, and Georgia Women's Policy Institute.
2. Planned Giving / Legacy Gifts: Bequests and legacy gifts through donors' wills, percentage of estate, or specific assets. YWCA Greater Atlanta receives charitable tax-deductible planned gifts to support current and future community programs.
3. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Funding from corporate sponsors, foundations, and national YWCA USA grants. The organization received grants from YWCA USA in partnership with Ulta for Digital Skills Academy programs and participates in corporate giving programs like Target Circle.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from signature events including Salute to Women of Achievement luncheon and Conversations Forum. The 2024 Salute event raised over $300,000 in sponsorships and the 2025 event raised nearly $450,000.
5. Childcare Tuition: Tuition fees for Early Learning Academy childcare services serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Georgia Free Pre-K Program provides grant funding for 60 Pre-K slots.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

YWCA Greater Atlanta provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color. Core offerings include an Early Learning Academy for children 6 weeks to 5 years, an 8–10 week Digital Skills Academy for workforce readiness, the ENCOREplus breast health awareness and mammogram access program, the Georgia Women's Policy Institute for state-level civic engagement training, and STEAM programming for teen girls.

Product overview

YWCA Greater Atlanta operates as a social services organization offering multiple distinct programs and services focused on eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity. The core program portfolio includes the Digital Skills Academy (digital literacy and career readiness training), Early Learning Academy (affordable childcare for children 6 weeks to 5 years), ENCOREplus Health (breast cancer awareness and mammogram access), Georgia Women's Policy Institute (advocacy and civic engagement training), Teen Girls in Technology (STEAM programming), and the Academy of Women Achievers (annual recognition program). Additional offerings include annual events like Salute to Women of Achievement and the Conversations Forum, Summer Camp, and advocacy campaigns including Until Justice Just Is and YWomenVote. The organization is also revitalizing the historic Phillis Wheatley YWCA campus on Atlanta's Westside as a multi-service community hub.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ENCOREplus: Community-based breast health awareness program providing education, clinical breast exams, and mammograms to medically underserved women.
• Digital Skills Academy
• Early Learning Academy
• Georgia Women's Policy Institute
• Academy of Women Achievers
• Teen Girls in Technology

Products and services

• Digital Skills Academy An 8–10 week program providing women with essential career readiness, business skills, digital transformation, and financial development training, along with comprehensive support services.
• Early Learning Academy High-quality, affordable childcare serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, providing a nurturing, creative space for children to learn and grow. Quality Rated by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and offering a Georgia Free Pre-K Program grant for 60 Pre-K slots.
• ENCOREplus Health Community-based breast awareness program that educates medically underserved women and links eligible women to free clinical breast exams and mammograms, reaching over 1,000 uninsured women annually through educational workshops.
• Georgia Women's Policy Institute (GWPI) Signature leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement training program where women from diverse backgrounds learn to develop and support state-level policy proposals to create a more just and equitable Georgia.
• Teen Girls in Technology STEAM education programming that encourages and empowers teen girls to participate in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math opportunities.
• Academy of Women Achievers Annual recognition program since 1984 honoring women who exemplify the organization's mission and have worked to move Atlanta forward in business, philanthropy, culture, and community.
• Summer Camp Summer camp program offered through the Early Learning Academy for children.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 300 women served by Digital Skills Academy since 2021
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Morehouse School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025Strategic partner for the Phillis Wheatley Westside YWCA revitalization project, providing healthcare services and mental health support as part of the comprehensive suite of services for women, girls, and families on Atlanta's Westside.
• CHRIS 180coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025Partner providing mental health support services as part of the Phillis Wheatley Westside YWCA collaborative to offer comprehensive services including healthcare, mental health, and navigator services.
• Families FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025Partner providing family support services as part of the Phillis Wheatley Westside collaborative, connecting clients to specific providers and services.
• YMCA of Metro AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025Partner collaborating with YWCA Greater Atlanta on the Phillis Wheatley Westside YWCA project to provide comprehensive services for women, girls, and families.
• Westside Future FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025Key community partner supporting the Phillis Wheatley Westside YWCA revitalization and addressing needs of women on Atlanta's Westside.
• Girls Inc. of Greater AtlantaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2025Partner in IdeaThon program launched at Therrell High School, combining Girls Inc.'s advocacy focus with YWCA's commitment to social justice to empower young women through STEAM education and leadership development.
• APL LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2025Industry partner providing mentorship and career exposure for the IdeaThon program, helping young women develop skills in logistics, STEAM, and entrepreneurship.
• Emory St. Joseph'scoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Healthcare partner providing mammogram services through ENCOREplus program, enabling uninsured women to receive free breast cancer screenings.
• Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence at Grady HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Healthcare partner collaborating with ENCOREplus to provide mammograms and break down barriers to healthcare access for women in the community.
• University of Georgia Extension ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Ongoing partnership established in 2024 where ENCOREplus facilitates required breast health education workshops for clients approved for UGA's Fulton Fresh Food Assistance program.
• Quality Care for ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner providing comprehensive training and consulting to support Early Learning Academy's quality rating maintenance and excellence goals.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta: Youth development nonprofit serving Atlanta-area children and teens with after-school, STEAM, and leadership programming. Comparable to YWCA's Teen Girls in Technology and youth-facing wraparound services.
• Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta: Regional affiliate of Susan G. Komen focused on breast cancer screening, education, and survivor support in Atlanta. Directly comparable to ENCOREplus's breast-health mission and uninsured-women focus.
• Atlanta Women's Foundation: Georgia-based foundation focused on economic security and safety for women and girls. Directly comparable mission alignment with YWCA Greater Atlanta's women-empowerment programs.
• United Way of Greater Atlanta: Atlanta's largest community-impact nonprofit funding child development, workforce, and equity initiatives. Comparable operating model, donor base, and program portfolio scope to YWCA Greater Atlanta.
• Goodwill of North Georgia: Regional nonprofit operating workforce development, job training, and reentry programs across metro Atlanta. Directly comparable to YWCA Greater Atlanta's Digital Skills Academy for unemployed and underemployed adults.
• Families First: Atlanta nonprofit delivering family support, counseling, and childcare services. Direct operating peer and active co-location partner in the Phillis Wheatley Westside YWCA project.
• Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta: Atlanta-based girls' empowerment nonprofit offering STEAM, leadership, and life-skills programming. Direct peer to YWCA's teen girls STEAM initiatives and women's leadership development.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National umbrella organization of the YWCA movement, providing grants, advocacy campaigns (YWomenVote, Until Justice Just Is), and brand standards to local affiliates including YWCA Greater Atlanta.
• National Council of Negro Women: National advocacy organization dedicated to African American women's empowerment, leadership development, and policy advocacy — a national-scale peer to GWPI's Georgia Women's Policy Institute.

Others

• Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta: Atlanta's largest community foundation, distributing grants to local nonprofits and convening cross-sector partnerships. Comparable funder-network role to many of YWCA Greater Atlanta's corporate and foundation partners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywcaatlanta

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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