The Ywca of Brooklyn

Permanent affordable homes for women: affordable, permanent homes for low-income and formerly homeless women, survivors of gender-based violence, and The elderly. Enhanced programming includes homelessness prevention, health and wellness, trauma informed initiatives and financial empowerment.

Young women's college access and leadership: comprehensive college access and leadership development for low-income girls attending under resourced high schools. Programming includes academic tutoring, standardized test preparation, individualized college inquiry and assistance with college and financial aid applications. The program also offers internships, financial literacy and career exploration. Leadership components equip girls with The tools they need to become advocates for themselves and change agents in their communities.immigrant women's services: offers first-generation immigrants english classes, workforce/employability preparedness, financial literacy, and health and wellness education.social justice advocacy: Ywca Brooklyn has been a neighborhood landmark and beacon of hope for over a century and a commitment to equity is at The heart of our mission. We are a recognized national leader in The struggle for racial justice and equality for women, organizing for social change in Brooklyn and beyond. We advocate for policies to eliminate discriminatory practices that disproportionally impact women and communities of color. Our work with girls is also focused on developing The next generation of agents of change in communities of color and we empower participants to lead their own efforts for school discipline and juvenile justice reform, advocate for educational equity, and fight for voting rights and against racial profiling.