ELIMINATE RACISM.
EMPOWER WOMEN.
YWCA Greater Cincinnati is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
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Racial Justice Challenge
The Racial Justice Challenge builds community among those who work for racial justice and raises awareness about the negative impact of institutional racism in our communities.
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Support Our Mission
Your support enables the YWCA to provide funding to ensure services for women and their families that are not available to them elsewhere.
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45th Career Women of Achievement
Established in 1980 to increase community awareness and appreciation of the diverse contributions of women in the workforce and in our community.
What We Do ↘
YWCA Greater Cincinnati provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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Domestic Violence Support Services
Crisis counseling, risk assessment, information, referrals, safety planning, and support.
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Racial Justice and Advocacy
Promoting community-driven advocacy, education, direct services, and restorative practices.
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Empowering and Advancing Women
Events, leadership programs, and scholarships that empower women and promote professional advancement.
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Violence Prevention and Intervention
Youth support, domestic violence shelter, survivor services, and behavior modification for those who do harm.
Our Community Impact ↘
YWCA Greater Cincinnati is a vital catalyst for positive change in our community, working tirelessly to create a more equitable and just society where women and girls can thrive, and where racial justice is a reality for all.
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Economic Advancement
YWCA’s employment training, career navigation, job search support, paid internships, and financial classes help low-wage workers build economic security.
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Domestic Violence Shelter & Housing
YWCA shelters are open 24/7 and assist around 530 adults and children yearly. Our services include housing access, work support, group support, safety planning, children’s programming, aftercare, education, and advocacy.
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Racial Justice & Equity
YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women demands that we show up to advocate against systemic oppression and build coalitions to campaign for meaningful change.
Support our mission for gender equity and racial justice ↘
What Your Donation Can Do!
Your support enables the YWCA Greater Cincinnati to provide funding to ensure services for women and their families that are not available to them elsewhere.
Support program initiatives to help women with transportation, meals, housing, shelter, and more
Promote Racial Justice
Improve the quality of life of women and their families
Work to end violence against women and girls
Advance the economic empowerment of women
