At a time when the world feels increasingly divided, the YWCA Greater Newburyport is choosing a different path. We are choosing welcome, connection, and community… because the YWCA belongs to everyone.

But we cannot do our amazing work without your financial support.

Your generosity directly strengthens the programs that so many in our community rely on. Keeping our doors open (in every sense) requires a community that believes in this mission. Your new or renewed gift ensures that the YWCA remains a lifeline and a force for change for women, children, and families across Greater Newburyport.

Thank you for standing with us—and for helping us continue this work grounded in peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

– Kate Slater, Ph.D. (Executive Director)

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Kate comes with fifteen years of experience in the nonprofit and social impact sector with a focus on education and social justice. Kate’s previous roles include: Executive Director, the Teacher Collaborative, National Director at BUILD.org, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at Brandeis University, Associate Director and Manager of Programs; Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) and teacher University of New Hampshire.  Kate is the co-creator of the Anti-Racist Roadmap, a frequent facilitator and consultant on equity, inclusivity, and anti-racist practices for organizations around the country. She is a member of the Amesbury School Committee, where she chairs the Curriculum and Inclusion subcommittee, and she is a founding member of the Amesbury Racial and Social Justice group (ARSJ). She also served on Amesbury’s inaugural Juneteenth Committee.

“We are excited that she will be able to help elevate the YWCA’s role in racial and gender justice not only locally but regionally as well”, Julia McDonald, YWCA President Board of Directors.