Programs
Comprehensive Support for Domestic Violence Victims
THE YWCA PROVIDES THE ONLY PROGRAM IN KALAMAZOO COUNTY OFFERING A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT/HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THEIR DEPENDENT CHILDREN. SERVICES INCLUDE A SECURE ON-SITE CRISIS SHELTER (58 BED CAPACITY), HUMAN TRAFFICKING SHELTER, WITH EMERGENCY OFF-SITE OVERFLOW CAPACITY; A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE; INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING; SUPPORT GROUPS; ADVOCACY THROUGH THE LEGAL, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND JUDICIAL PROCESSES; INFORMATION, REFERRAL AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$4.1MThe YWCA Dreamery Early Learning Program
THE YWCA DREAMERY (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE CHILDREN'S CENTERS) IS A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED, STATE-LICENSED EARLY LEARNING CHILDCARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH SCHOOL AGE IN THE DOWNTOWN LOCATION AND BIRTH THROUGH 12 YEARS OLD (TO INCLUDE DROP-IN CARE) AT THE EDISON LOCATION. THE YWCA DREAMERY PROGRAM USES A HIGHLY REGARDED CURRICULUM TO MEET THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN FROM WIDELY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SERVING THE MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, AND VIOLENCE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$5.3MAdvocacy And Systems Change
ADVOCACY AND SYSTEMS CHANGE IS ONE OF THE FOUR STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS OF YWCA KALAMAZOO. THE ADVOCACY AND SYSTEMS CHANGE PILLAR PROVIDES PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON ADVANCING RACE AND GENDER EQUITY THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY STRATEGIES, COMMUNITY IMPACT EFFORTS, RESOURCE CONNECTIONS, COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES, AND NARRATIVE CHANGE COMMUNICATIONS. COLLECTIVELY THE PROGRAMMATIC AREA SUPPORTS OUR REMAINING STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS IN SERVING THE MOST VULNERABLE WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES OF COLOR WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DISCRIMINATION, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, POOR HEALTH OUTCOMES AND VIOLENCE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$3M
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