YWCA is on a mission and YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County is making it our own!
To empower women and eliminate racism, we must meet our clients where they are most vulnerable and provide the compassion and services that place them on a path to self-sufficiency and prosperity.
Our vision is that all women and their families can achieve their full potential in a world without discrimination.
This requires a focus on the future, anticipating the needs of our clients, and creating innovative solutions to the problems they most often face – poverty, unsafe living conditions, lack of reliable and affordable childcare, and under- or unemployment.
We are evolving our services to meet the changing needs of our clients today and in the future.
We remain rooted in rich history, but our approach to serving our clients is holistic, strategic and innovative.
Nationally, YWCA advocacy issues include lobbying for pay equity and hate crimes legislation, increased funding for Head Start and passing the Violence Against Women Act. Locally, through our programs, we are changing lives and restoring hope for women, their families, and our community!
Safe, Supportive Housing ↘
The loss of a job, foreclosure, a relationship that turns abusive, unexpected medical bills, disability, addiction, family crisis – these are just some of the reasons why women and their children turn to YWCA. YWCA offers the broadest continuum of housing programs to ensure women and families move from homelessness to long-term stability.
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Emergency Housing
Each year, YWCA’s Emergency Housing program serves over 600 women and children in crisis.
The goals of the program are to help homeless women and families find appropriate housing and improve financial stability. The goal of the trauma informed program is designed to build on each woman’s individual strengths.
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Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is nothing without a caring environment. The YWCA provides both in 47 comfortable rooms. Many women in this program have called the YWCA home for many years.
Each woman has a private living space with full access to common kitchens for preparing and enjoying meals together and lounges for socializing and visiting with family.
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S.W.I.F.T. Community Housing
At SWIFT, our mission is clear: to support individuals and families in finding stable, permanent housing and achieving lasting stability. Our dedicated team offers a variety of programs designed to meet diverse needs and provide comprehensive support. Explore how we can help you or someone you know find their path to a better future.
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Steppingstone Supportive Living Treatment Program
YWCA’s Steppingstone Supportive Living Residential Treatment Program offers hope – and proven results – for women in recovery who are making the transition to independent living. Compassionate staff help women take responsibility for their lives and the challenging work of recovery.
Racial Equity ↘
A fundamental belief of the YWCA is that women cannot be empowered unless we address the issues of race and racism and fight for equity for ALL.
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Equity Through Development
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Racial Equity Challenge
Community Outreach ↘
Each year, our Community Outreach Services prepares hundreds of people to lead healthy,
productive and self-sustaining lives.
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Health Homes
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Youth Adult Services
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Black Chestfeeding Initiative