YWCA is on a mission and YWCA Greater New Orleans is making it our own!
To empower women and eliminate racism, we must meet our clients where they are most vulnerable and provide the compassion and services that place them on a path to self-sufficiency and prosperity.
Our vision is that all women and their families can achieve their full potential in a world without discrimination.
This requires a focus on the future, anticipating the needs of our clients, and creating innovative solutions to the problems they most often face – poverty, unsafe living conditions, lack of reliable and affordable childcare, and under- or unemployment.
We are evolving our services to meet the changing needs of our clients today and in the future.
We remain rooted in rich history, but our approach to serving our clients is holistic, strategic and innovative.
Nationally, YWCA advocacy issues include lobbying for pay equity and hate crimes legislation, increased funding for Head Start and passing the Violence Against Women Act. Locally, through our programs, we are changing lives and restoring hope for women, their families, and our community!
Childcare Services ↘
Quality Childcare for Every Family
315,000 children birth through age 4 in Louisiana
"40% of children start kindergarten behind
"67% of children have working parents
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Infant Care (6 weeks - 18 months)
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Toddler Program (18 months - 3 years)
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Preschool (3 - 5 years)
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Before/After School (5 - 12 years)
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Domestic Violence Services ↘
Support and Safety for Survivors
74% of survivors are Black/African American
49.1% reported abuse in dating relationships
42% reported abuse from current/former spouse
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Crisis Counseling
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Safety Planning
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Support Groups
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Resource Navigation
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Community Programs ↘
Building Stronger Communities
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Job Training
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Financial Empowerment
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Role Model Program
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Senior Services
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Youth Enrichment
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