YWCA Greater Baton Rouge

We're hiring an Early Head Start Teacher to foster the growth and development of our little learners! This role involves developing individual goals for children, assessing progress, and promoting overall growth. We want to hear from you if this sounds like a perfect fit! Apply before the deadline and see how you can make a difference in their lives.
https://www.indeed.com/job/early-head-start-infant-toddler-teacher-c562a1d9373a29d0

Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? YWCA is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Early Childcare Team! If you have a valid LPN license in Louisiana and love working with children, we want to hear from you! Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our community's little ones.
https://www.indeed.com/job/lpn-licensed-practical-nurse-0dcd0d54bcc1b52c

Join our team at YWCA as a Center Manager! We're looking for a dedicated individual to oversee daily operations, lead our amazing staff, and ensure the best care for the children in our program. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity—apply before the deadline on Monday, August 12!

Apply Today at https://www.indeed.com/job/center-manager-419723de46de88ae

Norisha Kirks Glover, RNK Construction, at the celebratory opening of YWCA Providence Place Apartments, “I hope there is somebody working on your behalf, and they show up right on time every time.”

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome and City of Baton Rouge, at the celebratory opening of YWCA Providence Place Apartments, "Providence Place is a beacon of hope. It’s more than a building. It’s a sanctuary. This is only the beginning to break the cycle of abuse."

Wendy Daniels, Beechwood Residential, at the celebratory opening of YWCA Providence Place Apartments, “At the end of the day, welcome ladies.”

Kathy Victorian, YWCA Board Chair, at the celebratory opening of YWCA Providence Place Apartments, “You educate a man, you educate a man; you educate a woman you educate a generation. Quote from Brigham Young”

Dianna Payton, CEO, YWCA Greater Baton Rouge, at the celebratory opening of YWCA Providence Place Apartments, “If you give a woman a house she will make it a home. And rest assured this is not our last fight. We will build more homes.”

YWCA Providence Place Seeks Donations through New Housing Registry for Providence Place Apartments for Families in Recovery.

YWCA Greater Baton Rouge recently held a celebratory event to open a new housing community to serve women and children. We are extending a special invitation to you as we seek assistance with donations of home essentials through this convenient Housing Registry.

Your generosity is welcomed and appreciated.

YWCA Greater Baton Rouge celebrated the ribbon cutting and official opening of its first apartment community, designed to enhance hope and healing for survivors of domestic violence and their children.

"This community was designed by women, for women. Along our seven-year journey to make this new community a reality, we encountered many challenges, and again and again, a new and significant partner joined our vision. We thank all of you who made this possible." Dianna Payton, CEO, YWCA Greater Baton Rouge.

Thank you to our partners:

Wend Daniels, Beechwood Residential
Norisha Kirks Glover, NRK Construction
Lea Montgomery, Greater King David Baptist Church
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and City of Baton Rouge
Louisiana Housing Corporation
HOME Bank
Williams Architecture
Attorney Amanda Spain
Arianne Bellizaire Interiors

We’re so proud of our 75 graduates who are “Sailing into a Bright Future!” Our Early Head Start Program is all about giving these kids a head start on success, both inside and outside of the classroom. From six months old to three years old, we’re here to support their growth and development every step of the way. As they move on to Pre-K or other early learning programs, we want them to know that we’ll always be cheering them on and rooting for their success. Let’s give a big round of applause for our graduates!

A special “thank you” to the moms, guardians, and our incredible YWCA Team who made the Early Head Start Graduation Ceremony run smoothly while having a blast with the little ones! We loved seeing them “Sailing into a Bright Future” with the art exhibit featuring colorful sea life, water, and sailing. Congratulations to all the graduates!

It was a wonderful day at the YWCA’s Early Head Start Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 30th! Our little ones did an amazing job performing songs like “Ocean Jam” and “Rock Your Body to the Colors,” showcasing what they’ve learned—colors, counting, and more! Congratulations to our graduates and their families!

YWCA Greater Baton Rouge's Early Head State Program holds graduation for young children BATON ROUGE - Thursday, 75 three and four-year-old children dressed in graduation caps and gowns took the first steps today to a life of serving and impacting their community. These kids are part of YWCA Greater Baton Rouge's Early Head State Program.

We are proud to have co-sponsored the 2nd annual “Healthy Baby, Healthy Me” baby shower with Healthy Blue, Southern University Ag Center, and Womanʼs Hospital. The event raised awareness of the importance of post and prenatal pregnancy care to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and baby. Shatonda Chandler, YWCA Executive Director of Community Services, described the eventʼs mission saying "The health and well-being of these soon to be mothers and their infants are our major priority.”

and in the days ahead, we must honor Dr. King's vision to meet the promise of Brown v. Board as the "beacon of light and hope to millions...who dared only to dream of freedom". This dream is yet unfulfilled, but YWCA USA and YWCA associations across the nation continue to march forward.

YWCA Greater Baton Rouge is proud to co-sponsor the 2nd Annual "Healthy Baby, Healthy Me: Shower of Love" mother-to-be and baby shower. The event focuses on the importance of post- and prenatal-care stages of pregnancy to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother's health and the baby's development. Workshops, games, prizes, community resources, light refreshments are part of the May 9, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. event. The Shower of Love is open to the community by REGISTRATION ONLY.

Please scan the QR code on the flier to register or click on the link below.
https://form.jotform.com/YWCAGBR/ShowerofLoveBabyShower

Special thanks to Healthy Blue, Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA, and Woman's Hospital, for joining with the YWCA to co-sponsor this special event.

YWCA celebrated the end of the school year with the amazing staff of the YWCA Early Head Start Centers. The lunch event included boiled crawfish, corn, potatoes, and also fried fish plates! Joining in the celebration were YWCA President Kathy Victorian and Councilman Cleve Dunn. This event was a thank you to the staff for their incredible support for students and parents. YWCA Dianna Payton distributed giveaways to the lucky winners. This school year 72 3-year-olds will transition from the YWCA Wyandotte Early Head Start and the Prescott Early Head Start Program into pre-school.

On Saturday, April 20, the YWCA Greater Baton Rouge team will participate in a community health fair sponsored by Greater King David Baptist Church the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.'s Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter. YWCA is inviting you to attend and to invite friends and family. The "Bee Healthy" fair will be held on the church grounds at 222 Blount Road from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Participants can gather health and wellness information, get free blood and diabetes tests, nutritional information and many free giveaways. Activities for children will also be available.

YWCA Greater Baton Rouge proudly participated in the Health Fair sponsored recently by the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority in North Baton Rouge. Numerous community partners offering numerous health and wellness information and services joined in the afternoon gathering. We were proud to welcome to the YWCA event table a family from our Early Head Start Center. Thanks to the Zion City community for attending this amazing event.

In a groundbreaking move toward addressing domestic violence in East Baton Rouge Parish, the CJCC has partnered with the YWCA Greater Baton Rouge, 19th Judicial District Court, District Attorney's Office, Office of the Public Defender and the Office of Probation & Parole to establish a Domestic Violence Intervention Court (DVIC) pilot program. It will provide a holistic approach to tackling the pressing issue of domestic violence. Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts who presides over DVIC aims to hold offenders accountable for their actions and to provide them with necessary tools to break the cycle of violence. Louisiana currently ranks fifth in the nation in femicide with over half stemming from intimate partnership relations.

Join us for EBRPHA's first Community Health Fair at Zion Terrace on Sat, April 6, 2024, from 12-3 pm. Free health screenings, fun activities, and valuable info for residents and the North Baton Rouge community. For more info or to volunteer, contact Coretta Brown at (225) 923-8114 or Ericka Knighten at (225) 923-8100 ext. 4502.

YWCA Early HeadStart staff extends a hearty “thank you” to the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority (AKA members shown) for their generous Easter Bag donations during an early Easter celebration on March 26. All 172 children in the YWCA Early Head Start Program received Easter gags with both educational games and sweet treats. Happy Easter to all.