1888: The YWCA of Brooklyn was founded; it remains the only YWCA in New York City with its own facility.

1890:  Opens the first public nursing school in the United States

1927:  Builds its current third avenue facility

1943: Becomes the first ywca in the country to racially integrate its programs and residence

1940’s: Offers free sex education classes for young women

1960’s: Supports civil rights struggles throughout the nation

1971: Pioneers one of the nation’s first women drop-in centers complete with daycare and social workers for women in crisis.

1976:  Opens program for survivors of domestic violence.

1980:  Founds a child development center

1994:  Establishes award winning women’s health programs

2005: Adopts a new strategic plan with renewed commitment to the mission of eliminating racism and empowering women

2006: Raises capital to build additional housing and a new community center

2007: Breaks ground on its ambitious renovation project

2010: Completes expansion of affordable housing with over 300 units for low income women

2011: Opens new community center dedicated to social justice initiatives