YWCA SOUTH FLORIDA

In 1920, Mary Glenn Jackson, wife of Dr. James M. Jackson, founder of Jackson Memorial Hospital, led a small group of women to start YWCA SOUTH FLORIDA, Inc. With only $2,000, Mrs. Jackson and the women believed in the strength of women and their innate ability to impact the lives of their family and community. They believed convening and collaborating together gave women a more powerful voice.

For more than 100 years, YWCA has been at the forefront of the most critical social movements, offering life-changing services, supports and advocacy across Greater Miami-Dade. In 2020, we are happy to announce that our organization has changed our name to YWCA SOUTH FLORIDA. This new name signifies our commitment to the South Florida region with the expansion of our programming and services to Broward County.

Now, YWCA SOUTH FLORIDA is committed to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Affirming the motto, “Everything for HER,” YWCA SOUTH FLORIDA is a leading voice for women, girls and all marginalized individuals across South Florida. Programs and services in economic empowerment, personal and family wellness, early education and youth development seek to eliminate the social justice issues that disproportionately affect women and people of color.