YWCA High Point

Growing to Support Its Mission to Eliminate Racism, Empower Women, and More

When Rodney joined YWCA High Point, his goal was to lose 80 pounds so he could have hip replacement surgery. With consistent workouts and advice and support from staff, Rodney dropped more than 100 pounds in six months. He had the surgery and, after a speedy recovery, resumed his regular visits to the YWCA’s fitness center. “When I saw him back in here after the surgery, I said to him, ‘What are you doing back here so quickly?’” executive director Heidi Majors recalls, chuckling.  

Rodney is among the 5,100 people, from young kids through seniors, that YWCA High Point serves annually. About 1,300 are members, with the rest coming to the YWCA through many outreach programs. 

Eliminating racism, empowering women, and eliminating health disparities are among the nonprofit’s key areas of focus. The organization works to achieve its goals through a variety of services and programs, from wellness to family and youth resources, to racial justice and advocacy. “We are here for everybody in the community,” Heidi says. 

In addition to a fitness center with a fully equipped gym and indoor pool, YWCA High Point has a comprehensive aquatics program with activities for all ages and abilities and a teaching kitchen that is used to teach healthy eating on a budget.  

A women’s resource center provides diapers, clothing, car seats, and other needs for families with young children, as well as financial classes, support groups, and other services for women and families in challenging situations.  

YWCA High Point also has after-school programs, summer day camp, and a growing maternal health program. Its Latino Family Center offers programs including mentoring services for high school students and a leadership program for middle school girls.  

Advocacy initiatives include a Community Builders Task Force to engage residents through relationships and anti-racism education.   

YWCA High Point is in a fundraising campaign to update and renovate its building. It has been a member of TowneBank since early 2022, when it needed a bridge loan to support the final phase of construction. “The team from TowneBank came in, and from the very beginning, they listened to our needs,” Heidi says. “It’s just been wonderful.”  

The nonprofit since has transitioned all its banking to TowneBank. In addition to providing banking services, TowneBank sponsors Party with YWCA, an annual event that raises funds for youth programming at YWCA High Point. 

“It comes down to that relationship piece,” Heidi says. She’s known commercial banking officers Erin Miller and David Black for years and says “Both have always been personally and professionally very supportive of YWCA.”  

Erin, TowneBank senior vice president in Greensboro, is gratified to support a nonprofit she knows well. She grew up in High Point and still lives there today. Her two sons learned to swim at YWCA High Point. “I have seen firsthand what a tremendous asset they are in our community through their programming, services, and outreach,” Erin says. “They are really making a difference.” 

Erin appreciates YWCA High Point’s endorsement of TowneBank. “We are a partner to them, and they are a partner to us. It’s the best compliment we can get when a member speaks highly of us.” 

For more information, visit YWCAHP.com.