Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved at YWCA Elgin

  1. Donate

  2. Volunteer

  3. Attend Special Events

  4. Become a Member

Donate

Ways to Donate to YWCA Elgin

Donate Online

From our web site, you can make your gift securely online. Several options are available:

•Make a one-time gift.

•Make a pledge with convenient monthly payments.

•Make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone special.

Planned Giving

Choose from many giving options, including naming the YWCA Elgin as a beneficiary in your will and more complex trust arrangements that provide life-long income. Help us secure the future!

If you have questions about our giving programs, don't hesitate to contact the Executive Director at 847-742-7930.

Volunteer at YWCA Elgin

We need YOU to VOLUNTEER!

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community. YWCA Elgin has an array of opportunities for you to become involved as much or as little as your schedule allows – recurring opportunities, special events, program support, and more. We would love your help supporting the women and families we serve.

Ways to Volunteer

  • Advocacy Committee

    Do you have a passion for helping our community understand, challenge and eliminate racism?

  • Cinderella's Closet

    Help us provide over 400 teens with prom dresses and accessories for a small fee or free of cost.

  • Clothing Distribution Center

    Give back to your community by helping us provide families with free clothing, shoes, and outerwear.

  • Leader Luncheon

    Do you have experience in marketing or fundraising? Help us raising funds for the YWCA Elgin.

Start volunteering with YWCA Elgin

Become A Member

Strengthened by diversity, the YWCA draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women’s growth, leadership, and power in order to attain a common vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people.

When you join the YWCA Elgin, you not only support our outreach & mission programs, but you become part of a worldwide membership movement.

The World YWCA unites over 25 million women and girls in 125 countries through our affiliated, autonomous national associations. Membership is open to any individual, regardless of race, religion, or gender.

For more information:

YWCA Elgin Customer Service

P: 847-742-7930
E: info@ywcaelgin.org

Student
Membership

Under 18

$25

Family
Membership

Up to 4

$75

Individual
Membership

18-64

$60

Senior
Membership

65+

$25

Additional Membership Information

  • YWCA membership fees are non-refundable.

  • Membership dues alone are not a fee for service.

  • The YWCA reserves the right to revoke the membership of or deny membership to anyone whose conduct, behavior, or language is inconsistent with the principles of the YWCA Mission.

Other Ways to Give ↘

Support YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women!

  • Give In Kind

    The YWCA Elgin is in need of in-kind donations for special events and our programs.

    Learn More

  • Corporate Sponsorships

    Corporate Sponsorship offers various options to provide brand marketing value and meaningful impact.

    Learn More

  • Online Giving

    Use our online donation form to give a one-time gift to the YWCA Elgin.

    Donate