YWCA Evansville

The YWCA of Evansville, IN, was established in 1911. Our original purpose was to provide safe, affordable housing for women who were coming from the country and outlying towns for employment in mills and factories. We've altered our programs over the years to meet the changing needs of women and children in our area, but our mission of offering a safe haven to women and children is as enduring as it was from day one. Our programs focus on upward mobility and self-sufficiency through addressing emergency needs first, determining barriers to independence, helping clients create goals to overcome those barriers, providing support and case management through times of crisis and transition, and connecting clients to community resources that can maximize their success. Current programs at the YWCA include a domestic violence shelter; an emergency housing program for women and children; the YES! (YWCA Embracing Sobriety)program, a long-term residential program for homeless women recovering from substance abuse; and Live Y'ers, our after-school and mentoring program for vulnerable youth.