The Young Women's Christian Association of the United States of America is a women's membership movement nourished by its roots in the Christian faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values. Strengthened by diversity, the Association draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and power in order to attain a common visions: peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. The Association will thrust its collective power towards the elimination of racism wherever it exists and by any means possible.

Having recognized the many ways in which peace, justice, freedom, and dignity have been denied to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons, the YWCA of Berrien County includes the Out & Affirmation Center as one of its valued programs. Other programs of the YWCA Berrien County include:

For membership information or questions about the YWCA Berrien County, please call the Out & Affirmation Center at 985-9622 or the YWCA at 983-1561.