Creating Opportunities for Women to Unite and Grow
Our Mission
To create opportunities for women to unite and grow through the establishment of charitable, educational, and service programs.
“In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings,
we pay ourselves the highest tribute."
Thurgood Marshall
About us
The Women’s Christian Association of Philadelphia was founded in 1870 and chartered by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1871. “Young” was added to our name in 1902, and we have served the women of Philadelphia continuously since our founding. In 1906, we joined, as a charter member, a national association now known as YWCA USA.
Since 2010, our organization has been independent, and while our corporate name remains unchanged, we are now doing business as the Avis Chase Women’s Association of Philadelphia.
This honors the late Avis Chase of Chatham, MA and Philadelphia, who was a major benefactor.
Happening now
Applications for the 2023 CHASE COTTAGES PROGRAM
are now available.
ACWA Annual Meeting - Saturday, April 8, 2023 Via Zoom
Look for more meeting details soon.
