ELIMINATE RACISM.
EMPOWER WOMEN.
YWCA Greater Cincinnati is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
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.
Mission Forward:
The YWCA’s campaign to promote freedom and dignity for all.
We are in the final stretch of our $11.5 million comprehensive Campaign. Having raised $9.4 million to open the doors of Francie’s House, your gift today helps us reach our ultimate goal: ensuring that hope and healing remain within reach for generations to come.
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
We empower survivors with the tools and training they need to re-enter the professional world with confidence.
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Domestic Violence Shelter & Housing
YWCA shelters are open 24/7 and assist over 1,000 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 ↘
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
