Chester, PennsylvaniaA historic home with a future
Chester’s past belongs in Chester’s future.
The Chester YWCA opened in 1914. After a 2014 water-main break, roof damage, vandalism, and theft closed the building. The YES Center is bringing it back—as a museum, a place to learn, and a place to gather.
Coming to Herself
Watch the documentary
The documentary remembers the former YWCA, the people who made it feel like home, and the vision carrying that legacy forward.
Giving open now
Support the restoration
Gifts support building stabilization and restoration planning, Chester Museum and collection work, community programs, and organizational capacity. Payment is completed on Cash App.
Three paths · one shared future
Restore the building. Reopen it for the community. Remember Chester.
Twyla’s vision brings the landmark, the Chester Museum, community life, and shared stewardship together in one lasting home.
Explore the full visionResidents · families · educators · artists · partners · the Chester diaspora
Tell us who you are and what you can bring
Whether you live here, grew up here, teach here, build here, or carry Chester with you somewhere else — tell the YES Center who you are and what you would like to bring.