Publications

Tina's story

Tina’s Story: “The YWCA helped me rebuild myself on the inside.”

Content note: the story below describes a situation of gender-based violence. If you feel you may be negatively affected by reading, please protect your mental health. You can also contact us on our 24-hour support & crisis line at 1-800-461-7656. My name is Tina and 25 years ago, my doctor said something that would change

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a mother and grandmother play lovingly with a young boy

A letter to our community

When Angela* called our crisis line earlier this year, she knew she only had a short window of time. He’d be back within the hour. Her husband checked every call and text she made. It was the first time he’d left the house since losing his job.  I listened carefully while she explained everything that was

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a young, smiling mother with snowflakes in her hair holds her child in her arms beneath the YWCA logo and the words "double your impact for local women and children"

Give The Gift of Safety this Holiday Season and Double your Impact for local Women and Children

Like countless others, maybe even a woman living on your street, Emily* has been subjected to worsening abuse and extreme isolation since COVID-19 began. She and her kids need a safe place to turn. Your donation this holiday season will provide emergency shelter and transportation, healthy meals, and an entire network of support, standing by

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