Our mission is to advance the quality of life for women of all ages, races, faiths, and their families. In support of our mission, the YWCA provides services to meet critical needs, promote self-sufficiency, reduce violence, and achieve equal opportunities for all people.

Description:
The YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County serves 35,000 women and families every year with programs to end homelessness, create jobs, care for children and youth, and prevent violence. Without a home, it's difficult for employers to reach job seekers for an interview. Without a job, it's nearly impossible to get a home. Not having both is a crisis for women and families. The YWCA works with women in need to address multiple challenges and move toward independence, self-sufficiency, safety and dignity for them and their families. Our programs focus on these key areas: Housing & Shelter, Employment & Self-Sufficiency, Clothing Services, Children, Youth & Families, Domestic Violence & Violence Prevention.
For more details on our programs, please visit our website at www.ywcaworks.org

History:
Throughout its rich history, the YWCA has remained true to its mission of advancing the quality of life for women of all ages, races, faiths, and their families. The YWCA has been active in the Seattle area since the early 1900's, adapting its services and facilities to meet emerging community priorities. The YWCA expanded its services to South King County in 1965 when the YWCA opened the then "East Valley Branch". In 1991 the YWCA undertook the development of Anita Vista, a confidential transitional housing program for victims of domestic violence in South King County. In 1998 the YWCA collaborated with the King County Housing Authority to provide employment services at the Youngs Lake public housing development in Renton. In 2000 the YWCA South King County Center for Women and Families opened in Renton, combining access to youth employment, emergency and transitional housing, domestic violence advocacy, and family support services in one location. For a more detailed history of the YWCA of Seattle, King County, Snohomish County, please go to our website at www.ywcaworks.org

Contact people:

Adelina Vallejo, Community Resource Coordinator, (phone), (email) Lisa Caissie, Associate Director, (phone), (email) Brenda McCallon, Community Resources Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

1118 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.ywcaworks.org

Directions:

We are on the corner of 5th and Seneca in downtown Seattle.

Miscellaneous Information

Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	No