What’s New at YWCA Elyria
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WATCH "MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT" FORUMS ONLINE
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READ THE OCTOBER ENEWSLETTER & GET INVOLVED
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LEARN WHY YOUR VOTE MATTERS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LEVELS
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LEARN ABOUT THE WORK OF THE LORAIN COUNTY RACIAL EQUITY CENTER
YWCA Elyria is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
What We Do ↘
YWCA Elyria 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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Eliminate Racism
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Empower Women
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End Homelessness
Community Impact ↘
The Elyria YWCA dates back to 1913, eventually building Holly Hall, a center to house a variety of groups dedicated to the betterment of young women, named after revered director Miss Ona Holly.
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Racial Equity
The Racial Equity Center of Lorain County works with government jurisdictions and non-profit organizations to advocate for social and racial justice. Equity Training and policy research supports more inclusive workplaces.
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Homelessness & Housing
YWCA’s eviction prevention, rental assistance, affordable housing, and basic needs programs, such as food and hygiene, help low-income households find stability.
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Safety & Health Access
YWCA’s emergency shelter for DV survivors, health access programs, and gender-based violence advocacy help protect the well-being of women and families.
8,486
The past year we served a total 8,486 unduplicated persons.
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All participants exiting YWCA’s shelter, diversion, and homeless prevention programs moved into permanent housing
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100% of graduating seniors are accepted into college and for the past 12 years a senior has been a class valedictorian or salutatorian at their high school.