YWCA MAHONING VALLEY
SERVING WARREN OH/SOUTHERN TRUMBULL COUNTY
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YWCA Mahoning Valley is a non-profit agency on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, dignity, and freedom for all. We carry out our mission through housing with supportive services, childcare and youth development, empowerment, and racial justice education.
Giving Week Progress:
FUNDRAISING GOAL: $10,000
Programs Supported by Your Donations
YWCA is focused on improving the quality of life for all by offering assistance to those in need, and addressing disparities and barriers.
* Housing with Supportive Services: YWCA housing programs in Youngstown include Transitional, Permanent Supportive and Veteran housing for low income and homeless individuals with or without families. The WINGS program at Warren provides permanent supportive housing for female-headed households with a disability that puts them at risk of homelessness. Supportive services include rental assistance, case management, life skills training, and referrals to mental and physical health services, transportation help and follow-up care.
* Empowerment goals include economic empowerment and leadership development for women and girls. A Women's Art show provides a venue for artists to showcase and sell their art.
* Youth program includes Early Care and Education preschool program serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Goal is to ensure kindergarten readiness.
Racial Justice & Civil Rights: YWCA is committed to providing opportunities for education and outreach for Racial Justice and equality. Youth for Peace program is designed to teach conflict resolution, resilience and principles of nonviolence to youth in middle and high school.
Needs that Cannot beMet without Your Help
YWCA has consistently served underserved and underrepresented populations throughout the Mahoning Valley. However, there remains a significant need for gap funding that must be addressed through additional funding sources, including community giving campaigns.
The housing population continues to be especially vulnerable and requires increased support to address addiction challenges that have intensified since the pandemic. As a result, there is a growing need for expanded case management services.
As we continue to grow and respond to the evolving needs of the individuals and families we serve, the support and partnership of our community are essential.
