Strategic Plan
In 2004, the YWCA Board of Directors and Senior Management Team defined a new strategic direction for YWCA Vancouver. We reaffirmed our overarching vision of “achieving women’s equality” and shaped a new mission statement and values that define our role and purpose and reflect the culture of the organization.
We have made significant progress on our Five Year Focus committments to ensure a Healthy Start for Children and Healthy Choices for Youth. Our 2009 Strategic Plan includes three key advocacy strategies that will be implemented as we continue to advance strategic initiatives in our mission-based core service areas. They are:
- A targeted engagement of business leaders to support public investment in early learning and child care.
- Promotion of family friendly workplace practices to Lower Mainland employers.
- To integrate its advocacy messages regarding housing, anti-violence, work/life balance and single moms into YWCA materials and CEO speaking opportunities.
Our strategic plan documents our progress and serves as a guide for departmental activities and program development, as they relate to our newly highlighted Advocacy and Core Service Strategies.
