Ways To Give

YWCA of Central Virginia is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We’ve been at the forefront of the biggest issues of the day for over 100 years, and with your support, we can continue working to improve the lives of girls and women for years to come.

We welcome your donation either online or in the mail. To make a tax-deductible donation by mail, please complete and print out this donation form and mail it with your check or money order (made out to “YWCA of Central Virginia”) to our team:

YWCA of Central Virginia
ATTN: Executive Director
626 Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia 24504

Make a continued impact by having monthly donations deducted from your credit or debit card.

To set up your monthly gift, please click HERE.  You may also contact our Executive Director at 434-847-7751 or via email at director@ywcacva.org if you have any questions.

In-kind gifts are contributions of goods or services, other than cash grants. Examples of in-kind gifts include:

• Goods, like household items, food, clothing,  furniture, office equipment
• Services, like meeting space, photocopy and mail services, and administrative/financial support
• Expertise, like legal, tax, or business advice; marketing and website development; and strategic planning

In-kind donations can be mailed to or dropped off at the address below Monday – Friday between 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.  

YWCA Of Central Virginia
626 Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia 24504

Connect with us this year to provide hope and empowerment to families escaping domestic violence, survivors of sexual assault, and women seeking affordable housing opportunities.   For our In-Kind Donation Form please click HERE or the document icon below. For our Current Wishlist please click HERE or the PDF icon below. 

Your generous gift of stocks, bonds or mutual funds to YWCA of Central Virginia will supercharge our work to eliminate racism and empower women. If you would like to make a gift, please follow these instructions or contact our Executive Director via email or by phone at 434-847-7751.

Bequests and Wills

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We’ve been at the forefront of the biggest issues of the day for 160 years, and with your support, we can continue working to improve the lives of girls and women for years to come. Interested in supporting YWCA of Central Virginia but feel overwhelmed by the thought of writing another check or giving up your assets today? A simple, flexible, and versatile way to continue our mission for years to come is a gift in your will or living trust, known as a charitable bequest.

Through your will or revocable living trust, you can make a gift of a specific dollar amount, a particular asset, or a portion of what remains after other distributions have been made. By including a bequest to YWCA of Central Virginia in your will or living trust, you are ensuring that we will be here to empower women for generations to come.

Next Steps:

1. Contact the YWCA of Central Virginia Executive Director at 434-847-7751 or director@ywcacva.org for additional information on planned giving.
2. Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
3. If you include YWCA of Central Virginia in your plans, please use our legal name and Federal Tax ID.

Legal Name: YWCA of Central Virginia

Address: 626 Church Street | Lynchburg, Virginia 24504

Federal Tax ID Number: 54-0506490

LIFE INSURANCE

You can make a meaningful gift to YWCA through a life insurance policy. Options include designating YWCA as the recipient of the death benefit or transferring ownership of an existing policy to YWCA.

IRA OR OTHER RETIREMENT PLAN

Naming YWCA as a beneficiary of an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or other types of retirement plan is a simple way to include the organization in your estate plans. All charitable distributions are tax-free and will provide ongoing support for the women and families of Central Virginia.

Many employers participate in the United Way Annual Campaign, which allows employees to contribute to a charity of choice through payroll deduction. Also, many companies will match their employee’s charitable contributions through matching gifts programs.

Your YWCA of Central Virginia is honored to work with the survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community, as well as to be a place that low-income single women find safe and affordable housing.  ON behalf of our clients, we send our deepest gratitude to our sponsors and partners.

YWCA works with corporations, foundations, organizations and government institutions to help us further our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. We welcome new sponsors and partners and look forward to finding ways to work together to stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen communities.

Our incredible sponsors provide critical financial support for YWCA programs and initiatives — including our signature Purse and Passion Auction and Dinner, as well as the Academy of Women Awards Gala.

To get in touch about sponsorship and partnership opportunities, or with questions, contact our Executive Director at 434-847-7751 or via email at director@ywcacva.org.

YWCA of Central Virginia is thankful for any in-kind donations that we receive.  In-kind donations can include

• Items for our Domestic Violence Prevention Program Clients (which includes our Supervised Visitation Center)
• Items for our Sexual Assault Response Program Survivors
• Items for our Town Center Housing Program Residents
• Gently Loved or New Designer Purses and Handbags for our annual Purse and Passion Event
• Other silent auction items for our Purse and Passion Event

Please see the graphics below for each of our programs wish lists! Items can be dropped off or mailed to at our Town Center location (626 Church Street, Lynchburg).

Did you know that you can support our mission to end racism and empower women with your Amazon purchases? Log on to Amazon Smile, go to “Your Account” and select “Change Your Charity.” Search YWCA of Central Virginia and select us as your charity of choice. With every purchase, YWCA of Central Virginia will receive a donation of 0.5%!

Did you know you can support YWCA of Central Virginia by just by shopping at Kroger? It’s easy when you enroll in Kroger Community Rewards®! To get started, sign up with your Plus Card on the Kroger website, and select YWCA of Central Virginia (organization number: IY904) as the charity you wish to support. Once you’re enrolled, you’ll earn rewards for your YWCA every time you shop and use your Plus Card!