Established in Tacoma in 1906, YWCA Pierce County has devoted over a century to creating opportunity and safety for adults and children in the greater Tacoma community. After opening Washington State’s first emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence in 1976, YWCA became a forerunner in the domestic violence service provision field.

As an inclusionary non-profit organization, YWCA Pierce County provides assistance to survivors of domestic violence and their children. All survivors are welcome regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation. Bilingual staff and interpretation services eliminate language barriers and ease transitions for all of our clients. The YWCA serves over 5,000 adults and children annually, who are seeking help due to domestic violence.

The mission of the YWCA Pierce County is to transform lives through safety, healing, and empowerment.  

Board Members

Cindy Grady, President

Retail Wholesale Consultant

(Joined in 2015)

Liane Williams, CPA Co-Treasurer

Controller, Alco Investment Company

(Joined in 2018)

Dan Bogart, Co-Treasurer

Senior Vice President, Banner Bank

(Joined in 2019)

Erin Casey, Secretary

Program Evaluation Manager, National Children’s Alliance