Who We Are

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

The YWCA of Mount Desert Island, in honoring our history, welcomes women of all ages to participate in programs which:

  • Provide affordable accommodations

  • Encourage growth and development

  • Promote self-confidence and pride

  • Provide educational opportunities for and about women

  • Assist women to attain economic and political influence and leadership in our community.

Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity for all.

YWCA MISSION

Our Values

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A Compassionate Community

Respect

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A Healthy, Balanced Lifestyle

Honesty and Integrity

Non-Violence

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Collaboration

Justice and Fairness

The Dignity of All People

Our Team

  • Jackie

    Jackie

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Leads and oversees organization, staff, and volunteers.

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  • Nova

    Nova

    FINANCE AND DONOR DATABASE MANAGER

    Oversees accounts payable and donor database management.

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  • Abby

    Abby

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

    Oversees Lodging, Building, Programs, and Events.

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  • Shari

    Shari

    GRANT WRITER / PUBLIC RELATIONS

    Oversees social media and public relations, responsible for grant requests.

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Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of women leaders using their passion, insights, and connections in the community, to create real impact for YWCA Mount Desert Island.

2023 – 2024 Officers

Ann Worrick, President

Joan Loy-Baxter, Vice President/Treasurer

Lauren Koncinsky, Secretary

Directors

Jeannie Anderson

Edith DuBois

Julie Fulton-Kelly

April Cough-McGuire

Sarah Pasquine

Eileen Phillips

Carissa Tinker

Key Dates in YWCA History

  • 1858

    The first association in the U.S., Ladies Christian Association, formed in New York City

  • 1946

    Interracial Charter adopted, starting the process of desegregation

  • 1960s

    Membership and leadership positions opened to non-Christians

  • 1963

    Direct Action Program begun to ensure full desegregation in community YWCAs

  • 1970

    The One Imperative (“To thrust our collective power towards the elimination of racism, wherever it exists, by any means necessary.”) adopted

  • 2015

    Corporate name changed from “Young Women’s Christian Association of the United States of America, Inc.” to “YWCA USA, Inc.”

Annual Reports

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women, and we’re committed to accountability and transparency in everything we do. Below you will find resources that illuminate our financial position, outline how we allocate our resources, and showcase the impact of the valuable support from our donors and sponsors. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we welcome your support of our mission!

2022

Annual Report

2021

Annual Report

2020

2019

2018

2017