YWCA Greater RI

The mission of the YWCA Greater RI is to Eliminate Racism and Empower Women.

Description:
We are the third oldest YWCA in the World. Among our current programs are:

1. Learning Center offering a full-day pre-school, child care for school-aged children, Head Start program, & summer camp
2. Permanent Supportive Housing for women with disabilities
3. Economic Literacy training for low income individuals
4. Summer Internship program for youth 16-18
   
   

YWCA members strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership and power in order to attain a common vision: peace, justice,freedom and dignity for all.

History:
The YWCA Greater Rhode Island is housed in an 1880 Victorian on the Pawtucket-Central Falls border. We are the third (3rd) oldest YWCA in the United States.

Highlights of our history:
1894: founded the Traveler's Aid Society
1921: founded the International Institute of RI
1940's: Established support programs for women and children at home during war effort
1970's: established the RI Rape Crisis Center
1980's: co-founded the Blackstone Shelter for battered women on the YWCA Central Falls property.
1990's: established the YWCA Learning Center to provide affordable childcare services.
1996: created affordable apartments for women and their families.
2004: established permanent supportive housing program for homeless women.
2004: offer free income tax preparation and economic literacy training for low income families (VITA).

Contact people:

Johanna LeClair, President, 401-831-9922, (email) Dianne Newman, Executive Director, (401) 831-9922, (email)

Office fax number: 401-831-9928

Address:

324 Broad Street Central Falls, RI 02863 (See a map)

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

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Interests Served:
	Solutions for Children, Youth, Families, Building Adult & Neighborhood Independence
Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers?
	Yes
What type of organization
	Nonprofit 501(c)(3)

Last updated on October 27, 2009