Ames at ISU


upcoming events
2026 Women of Achievement
Join the YWCA at its annual Women of Achievement on Thursday, March 26th, 6-8pm at Reiman Gardens. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Email Executive Director, Angela Merrick, at amerrick@iastate.edu for more information.
Join the YWCA Board of Directors!
Join the YWCA's Board of Directors and help work toward eliminating racism and empowering women and girls. We are now accepting Board of Directors applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Email Executive Director, Angela Merrick, at amerrick@iastate.edu for more information.
Join our program: Engaging International Spouses and Students
Are you an international student or a spouse of an international student? Join the YWCA's Engaging International Spouses and Students program for weekly workshops on English Pronunciation, Crafts, field trips, and fun making new friends! Email sang@iastate.edu or click here for more information.
YWCA Student Club:
The YWCA is seeking members for its student club! The student club will meet regularly to discuss and advocate against social injustices. For more information email amerrick@iastate.edu.
Join Girls Power Mentoring Program
Are you interested in having an ISU woman mentor and or a mentor? The Girls Power Mentoring Program pairs ISU women with Ames middle school girls. Girls Power meets biweekly as a group, and one-on-one every other week. For more information, email ywcagirlspower@gmail.com.
Join CollegeBound Mentoring Program
Are you interested in having an ISU woman mentor or being a mentor? The CollegeBound Mentoring Program pairs ISU women students with Ames high school young women. CollegeBound meets biweekly as a group, and one-on-one every other week.
For more information, email eghart14@iastate.edu.

All donations, big and small, are greatly appreciated and go a long ways! Make your donation today!

There are plenty of volunteer opportunities at the YWCA, whether its participating in one of our programs, or helping with an event!

The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, dignity, and freedom for all.

