• Eliminating Racism. Empowering Women.

    Eliminating Racism. Empowering Women. Since 1894.

  • It Takes Courage

    We create real change. Every day.

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.

  • Over 100 Years and Counting

    Over 100 Years and Counting

    For over a century, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles has provided housing and supportive services.

  • Our Vision

    Our Vision

    We are pioneering a model to transform lives, build self-reliance, and strengthen communities.

  • Who We Serve

    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.

  • Child Development Services

    Child Development Services

    YWCA Greater Los Angeles offers an exceptional Child Development program to low-income families. 

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  • Youth Services

    Youth Services

    Empowerment Centers offer engaging workshops and free summer lunches.

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  • Workforce Development

    Workforce Development

    Young women can enter or rejoin the workforce by learning skills in an office environment.

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  • Senior Empowerment Services

    Senior Empowerment Services

    Designed to foster a sense of community, reduce isolation, and promote wellness.

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  • Sexual Assault Crisis Services

    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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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