125 Years Strong.
2026 Annual Campaign · Nov. 1–Dec. 31
Countless Lives Changed.
For 125 years, YWCA Elgin has helped people find support, build confidence, and discover new possibilities. Help us shape what comes next.
OUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH YOU
Big goals. Lasting impact.
Your gift supports the programs people count on today. Our anniversary stretch goal would help us expand youth programming, grow opportunities for older adults, and make needed improvements to keep our building safe and welcoming.
Behind every program is a person.
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Monet Goode
FOUNDER
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
They set the tone for everything we do. -
Emmett Marsh
SALES MANAGER
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care. -
Eleanor Parks
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.
BECOME A CAMPAIGN AMBASSADOR
Bring 125 years of community impact into the future.
Join our goal of 125 campaign ambassadors! Share YWCA Elgin’s story and inspire support for our 125 Years Strong Annual Campaign, helping us raise $50,000 with a stretch goal of $125,000.
We’ll provide a toolkit with campaign messaging, participant stories, and resources to help you get started.
Ready to make an impact?
As an ambassador you’ll help by:
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Give at any level. Every gift helps move our campaign forward.
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Share our 125th anniversary story with your network.Getting started is simple.
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Invite at least five people to give or set a personal fundraising goal.
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Follow up once, then thank your supporters.
Meet our campaign ambassadors.
POWERED BY OUR COMMUNITY
Thank you to the people sharing our story and inspiring generosity. Together, you’re helping build our next chapter.
Alphabetical list of ambassadors who consent to public recognition.
There’s room for your name here.
Honor our history. Help shape our future.
Eliminating racism. Empowering women. Promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Your gift helps carry our mission forward.