YHER Honor, Elevate, and Respect

Don’t miss YHER

Launched in 2025, YHER is our annual initiative to Honor, Elevate, and Respect the women who lead the way in our incredible and diverse Los Angeles communities.  

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Ray Charles Terrace at the GRAMMY Museum

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What to expect

Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of networking and community as we celebrate every woman’s magic with:

  • Special live performance 

  • Raffle prizes and a live auction 

  • Curated gift bags 

  • Presentation of our Woman of Excellence, Trailblazer, and Empowering Impact Awards 

  • A gourmet dining experience curated by Wolfgang Puck 

  • Four immersive experience stations designed around Reflection, Reclamation, Growth, and Connection

Our 2026 YHER Honorees

Last year’s YHER

  • "All the stations were engaging, and the food was delicious!"

  • "I loved networking, seeing community acquaintances, and meeting new ones."

  • "The program of speakers was AMAZING!"

  • “The location was excellent, offering plenty of networking opportunities.”

  • “The food was delicious, and I enjoyed the event space.”

A woman speaking at a podium during an event in a large, open-air rooftop venue with many attendees seated and standing, some Taking pictures, surrounded by tall modern city buildings and large digital billboards.
People standing in line at a check-in table at an event with banners and a bar in the background.
Three women standing together in front of a red backdrop with the YWCA logo and slogan, smiling at the camera.
Three women standing together at an indoor social event, smiling at the camera, with others in the background.
A group of diverse women attending an event, smiling and engaging with the speaker or presentation, with some holding phones and wearing name tags.
Three women standing on a stage with a red backdrop that has the YWCA logo and text. One woman is holding an award, and they are smiling and dressed in formal attire.
Two women smiling at a social event, one wearing a polka dot blouse with lace details, and the other in a floral dress, in an indoor venue with tables and decorations in the background.
A group of women, including an elderly woman with glasses wearing a name tag, smiling and holding hands at a social event on a balcony with a cityscape background.
A group of seven diverse people, four women and three men, posing together at a professional networking event with some standing and some sitting around a small table with drinks and flowers.
A group of women at a conference or event, sitting and smiling, with some standing in the background. They are dressed in business casual attire, with name tags visible. One woman is holding a smartphone, and there are drinks on the tables. The atmos
Two women smiling at a social event on a balcony with city buildings in the background. One is wearing a black and white checked coat and holding a drink, the other is wearing a blue jacket with a name tag.
Two women at a social gathering on a balcony, one with curly hair wearing a pink polka dot blouse, the other with straight dark hair wearing a black blazer, holding a glass of red wine, and smiling with her hand on her chest.

Visit our experience stations

Each station is designed to help you focus on one of our four themes: Reflection, Reclamation, Growth, or Connection.

Leave with more than a memory.

Each experience is designed to go home with you. 

  • Reflection: Make a bracelet

    Enjoy a meditative experience that will help you slow down and turn inward. Create a bracelet out of curated beads and materials as you set an intention, honor a personal truth, or commemorate your journey. A wearable reminder of who you are and who you are becoming. 

  • Reclamation: Rhinestone a t-shirt

    Enjoy an empowering experience of self-expression. This guided rhinestone customization process encourages you to be bold and joyful as you step into your style. Leave with a wearable piece that symbolizes your confidence and individuality. Reclaim your shine! 

  • Growth: Build a terrarium

    Immerse yourself in a guided terrarium-making experience rooted in the rhythms of the natural world. Create a tabletop terrarium with curated natural materials, using the experience to slow down and craft a meaningful take-home piece that showcases your growth and balance.

  • Connection: Write a surprise purse note

    This guided experience offers an intentional moment of connection with the YHER community. Receive a complimentary purse with a handwritten note from a fellow guest, then pay it forward. A small act of care that reminds you how deeply we are all connected.

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Our 2026 YHER Sponsors

Become a sponsor

For over 130 years in Los Angeles, we’ve been a pioneering force in advancing equity and opportunity. We fight for racial justice and women’s empowerment, campaign for civil rights and advocacy efforts, and provide vital services to Angelenos across generations.

Every year, more than 15,000 people are served through our early childhood development, youth empowerment, senior empowerment, survivor empowerment, and economic empowerment services.

The funds raised at YHER fuel our critical work across the region. When you buy a ticket, you’re investing in the futures of the women, girls, and families in Los Angeles.

The YHER Impact

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FAQs

  • This year’s YHER is on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ray Charles Pavilion at the GRAMMY Museum, located at 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015.

  • Tickets can be purchased here to reserve your spot! 

  • Your ticket includes a gourmet dining experience by Wolfgang Puck, access to all four experience stations, a curated gift bag, a special live performance, raffle entry, and the awards presentation. It’s a full afternoon! 

  • Dress to celebrate! We encourage you to think…

  • There are several lots available in the area. Here are some parking details from the GRAMMY Museum.

  • Absolutely. YHER welcomes all who want to honor and celebrate the women leading Los Angeles into the future. 

  • Reach out to us at [contact]. We’re happy to help!