For Jennifer Safford, the YWCA is more than just an organization. It is a place that has shaped her family, her career, and her community for over 25 years.
Jennifer has lived in Worcester all her life and has built her career in education and youth development. She now works at Clark University. She is a proud parent of three young adults and serves on the YWCA Board of Directors. Her connection to the YWCA started years ago when her nephew joined the early education programs, and it has only grown since then.
Jennifer’s connection to the YWCA has grown in many ways over the years. She has joined the Racial Justice Task Force, taken part in fitness programs, and experienced the YWCA as a parent when her oldest son went to daycare and her daughter attended preschool. Through every stage of her life, the YWCA has been a steady presence and has always felt like home.
These experiences have given Jennifer a strong connection to the YWCA’s childcare programs. She knows firsthand how high-quality early education can help families. She is also proud to support the YWCA’s Domestic Violence programs and its mission to eliminate racism. She believes this work is essential for building stronger, safer, and more just communities.
To Jennifer, generosity means more than just giving money. It is about helping in any way you can, whether through your time, attention, advocacy, or caring for others. Every way of giving matters, and every contribution helps strengthen the YWCA’s work.
Jennifer’s message to anyone thinking about supporting the YWCA is simple: thank you. It takes a community working together to provide the programs, services, safe spaces, and sense of home that the YWCA gives to people across Central Massachusetts. Supporting the YWCA means investing in families, empowering women, and helping to create a future where everyone can thrive.
Jennifer’s story shows what the YWCA stands for: a place where families grow, communities become stronger, and lasting change begins.
