Additional Background Info

YWCA Bylaws

1. YWCA Board of Directors list is here

2. Recent Funding from the Hawaii State Legislature
In 2023, YWCA received a $225,000 one time grant from the State of Hawaii (taxpayer funds) to help with their Dress for Success program. The initial ask was for $250,000, so they received most of what they asked for. This document contains a lot of good information on the YWCA including an organizational chart and salaries of the top executives. https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/2023GIA-Apps/Young%20Womens%20Christian%20Association%20of%20Oahu%20OP_Redacted.pdf

3. Funding from US Congress (posted Jan 2023 on YWCA's website)

4. Tax filing for 2022 can be found here: https://charity.ehawaii.gov/charity/attachments/irs/990073534/2022/0/T/990073534.112023/8600762023324l572325/attachment/990073534a_549331_Attachment_IRSForm_1.pdf

Also filings for 2020, 2021, and 2022 are posted on YWCA's website and here:

2022

2021

2020

5. Text of the email notification from YWCA:

Aloha YWCA O‘ahu member,

YWCA O‘ahu would like to extend a big mahalo to all our valued members of our Health & Wellness program.

Our Health & Wellness program has been a treasured service to the community over the years. After careful thought and consideration, YWCA O‘ahu has made the difficult decision to close our Health & Wellness program.

Below, you will find a timeline of the closure dates as it relates to our Health & Wellness services as well as a list of fitness centers in the area for your consideration to help fulfill your health and wellness needs.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to thank all our members once again for their loyalty over the years. We have enjoyed serving you and encourage everyone to reach out to our Member Services staff should you have any questions or concerns.

Mahalo,

YWCA O‘ahu

Timeline for Closure

Last day for all Health & Wellness classes is Sunday, March 31, 2024.The Fitness Center and pool will remain open through June for members who would still like to use the facilities. The last day of member access is Sunday, June 30, 2024. As of that date the Health & Wellness program will be officially closed.

Fitness Centers in Downtown Honolulu and Surrounding Areas

24 Hour Fitness

1000 Bishop St., Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 545-5510

www.24hourfitness.com

Island Club and Spa

1177 Queen St., Honolulu, HI 96814

(808) 543-3900

www.islandclubandspa.com

UNYQE Fitness

745 Fort Street Mall Ste 105, Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 536-7205