The three goals of the YWCA of Berkeley/Oakland are the elimination of racism, the economic empowerment of women, and leadership development. These provide the motivational force behind all of the programs at the YWCA of Berkeley/Oakland. Our mission is to meet the changing needs of women from diverse backgrounds by empowering them to fulfill personal, career and humanitarian goals.

• Young Women's Mentor Program: Matches young women transitioning from foster care to independent living with women mentors from the Berkeley and Oakland area.
  
  
• Racial Justice Program : Education, community service, volunteer, and empowerment programs in local high schools, middle and elementary schools and Head Start programs.

• Youth Mentor Program: Matches UC students with at risk middle school students.

• Dance & Fitness: 32 international dance and fitness classes.

• Career Center: Career counseling, resume clinics, resource library, job listings, workshops.

• English in Action: English language tutoring for foreign visitors and families.

• The Centre: Resources and multicultural exchange for women and their children.

• Student Volunteer Board: Volunteer projects for the campus and community including Shadow Day, Week without Violence, Food and Toy collections, World YWCA events and much more.

• TechGYRLS: Computer skills for 9-13 year old girls.