YWCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI
898 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.ywca.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Since 1858, YWCA has been a leader on women's issues, intentionally working together across economic, generational, ethnic and racial differences. Our mission is as relevant today as ever. As we continue to boldly build a better community, we stay committed to our mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.Our work is based on three primary pillars: Safety, Racial Justice & Inclusion, and Empowerment & Economic Advancement.

Eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Safety Protecting the safety of women and girls is a primary pillar of our work at the YWCA. We provide shelter, housing and interventions while we also work to prevent the cycles of violence. Family Violence Prevention & Intervention Services provide a continuum of services to help keep survivors of family violence safe and prevent future occurrences of violence. Prevention Services: YWCA provides prevention education to students about teen dating violence and bullying. Intervention Services: YWCA provides shelter and housing to survivors of domestic violence and their children. Shelter, food, counseling, and coordination of community resources are provided for the safety and stabilization for each family. Community-based intervention services include court advocacy, case management and domestic violence services for child protective cases including specialized programming for immigrant survivors and those with disabilities.

Empowerment & Economic Advancement for Women & Girls Expanding economic opportunities and creating avenues to promote the empowerment of women and girls is another primary pillar of our work. We do this through our Family Learning & Employment Services. Family Learning & Employment Services remove barriers to self-sufficiency and break the cycle of intergenerational poverty to individuals and children. A partnership between YWCA and Cincinnati Early Learning Center provides an academically and socially-enriched, 5-star rated child care experience, preparing children for kindergarten. Workforce Development empowers individuals with the skills to attain viable employment, increase financial stability and reach self-sufficiency.

Racial Justice & Inclusion YWCA has long understood that all women cannot be empowered unless we address the issue of racism. Racial justice is at the core of our work and our third primary pillar, because women of color are often the most marginalized and have the least access to resources. Racial justice is more than a programmatic intervention, it is a guiding philosophy and practice that is incorporated into all of the work we do. We know that racial justice means advocating for all kinds of protections that impact the lives of women and girls. Our fight for women is a fight for all women of color and immigrant women. YWCA also has a broad view of gender justice that includes the experiences of LGBTQ people and those targeted because of their gender identity or perceived gender identity. At the core of the YWCA's work is the recognition that all women, or all people, are not treated equally. We do this work through Direct Service, Issue Education and Advocacy. Our initiatives include: Racial Justice Annual Breakfast, Racial Justice Educational Series, and Stand Against Racism Campaign.

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