YWCA Greater Los Angeles is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
What We Do ↘
YWCA Greater Los Angeles 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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Over 100 Years and Counting
For over a century, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles has provided housing and supportive services.
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Our Vision
We are pioneering a model to transform lives, build self-reliance, and strengthen communities.
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Who We Serve
We stand ready to serve anyone and everyone who knocks on our doors and needs help.
Our Programs ↘
YWCA Greater Los Angeles 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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Child Development Services
YWCA Greater Los Angeles offers an exceptional Child Development program to low-income families.
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Youth Services
Empowerment Centers offer engaging workshops and free summer lunches.
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Workforce Development
Young women can enter or rejoin the workforce by learning skills in an office environment.
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Senior Empowerment Services
Designed to foster a sense of community, reduce isolation, and promote wellness.
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Sexual Assault Crisis Services
Comprehensive services for survivors of assault, rape, trafficking, and other sexual violence.
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Digital Print Center and Learning Academy
Providing commercial printing services and related training for organizations throughout Los Angeles County.
Reach Out ↘
YWCA Greater Los Angeles 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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I Need Help
We serve anyone and everyone who knocks on our doors and needs help. We strive to stand ready to serve wherever and whoever they are.
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I Want To Help
Donate to make a life-saving difference today or become a volunteer advocate.
Community Impact ↘
YWCA Greater Los Angeles 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.
Economic Advancement
YWCA’s employment training, career navigation, job search support, paid internships, and financial classes help low-wage workers build economic security.
Spotlight: Workforce Development
YWCA GLA’s support of the Community Development Technologies Center has enabled the number of nonprofit apprenticeships to double from 2021-2022 to 2022-2023. This effort has received recognition from the Public Allies National Office and its success is being looked at as a model for developing other program sites throughout the United States.
What’s Happening
The latest updates from YWCA Greater Los Angeles