YWCA Delaware is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
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Our Services↘
What We Do ↘
YWCA Delaware is the leading organization for social change and is widely recognized as the highly effective, inclusive and uplifting force that empowers women to achieve their full social and economic potential.
We work towards achieving social and economic equality by offering access to a wide range of education, resources, and supportive services.
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Housing Security for Women and Families
We offer a spectrum of supportive services designed to teach valuable life skills and assist the families to become gainfully employed, permanently housed and completely self-sufficient through Community Housing Program which includes Emergency Shelter, "SCHE" Joint Transitional Housing, Rapid Re-Housing, and Diversion.
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Health and Safety
We provide 24/7 comprehensive, free and confidential rape crisis services to sexual assault survivors and domestic violence survivors aged 12 and older and their non-offending family members, friends, and partners throughout the State of Delaware through our Sexual Assault Response Center.
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Financial Counseling & Career Development
We deliver a variety of financial counseling and educational workforce training to help individuals improve their finanical health
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Community Engagement
We help individuals develop the awareness, willingness and tools to drive change in themselves and the institutions we all share and advocate for community action, public policies, and practices that improve economic security, health, safety, and social equity for women and their families
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Youth Development
We empower youth to maximize their personal and educational potential by providing comprehensive and innovative college and career preparation and diversity and leadership workshops that challenge youth to become independent thinkers advocating for their own success while building their self-esteem, social competence and employability skills.
Reach Out ↘
YWCA Delaware provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support individuals and families in need.
Whether you are in need of assistance, eager to learn more about our upcoming events, considering volunteering opportunities, or looking to support our advocacy efforts, we welcome your involvement. YWCA Delaware is a community where everyone's voice matters, and we believe in the strength of collective action.
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I Need Help
Get help with accessing basic needs, free trainings, career support, health education and more.
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I Want To Help
Interested in becoming a Sexual Assault Response Advocate, attending an upcoming mission tour or volunteering at one of our upcoming events? Browse our current opportunities now.
Community Impact ↘
YWCA Delaware serves women, men and children of all ages, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. In 2023, nearly 9,000 individuals participated in our comprehensive programs throughout Delaware.
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Economic Advancement
YWCA’s employment training, career navigation, job search and entrepreneurial support, and financial classes help low-wage workers build economic security.
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Homelessness & Housing
YWCA’s eviction prevention, rental assistance, affordable housing, and basic needs programs, such as food and hygiene, help low-income households find stability.
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Safety & Health Access
YWCA’s emergency shelter for survivors, health access programs, and gender-based violence advocacy help protect the well-being of women and families.
In 2024
93%
of households enrolled in YWCA
Delaware's Economic Empowerment reported improved financial health.
96%
of survivors who received YWCA's
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
services felt supported, empowered
and in control of decision-making during recovery.
94%
of youth graduating YWCA's Youth Development
programs reported an increase in their self-esteem
and sense of purpose.
80%
of formerly homeless families residing in YWCA's
Home-Life Management Center built skills to achieve self-sufficiency and maintained independent housing after assistance ended.
94%
of our community engagement participants reported a deeper understanding of policies and the value of civic involvement
