YWCA Centennial Exhibition Prepares to Close September 16, 2009

The El Paso del Norte Region YWCA at 100: Empowered by the Past – Envisioning the Future exhibit currently at the El Paso Museum of History will close September 16, 2009. With great success the YWCA has provided insight into the YMCA’s leadership role in its pursuit to eliminate racism and empower women. Incorporating documents and artifacts from the YWCA’s archival collection, the exhibit focuses on the rich history of an organization that has adapted with the changing times to meet the needs of the community. The exhibit includes photographs, correspondence, minute books, and other artifacts that tell the story of how a group of visionary women in 1909 began an organization that is currently the largest YWCA in the United States.