The YWCA USA
is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and
promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. For more
information about YWCA Greater Rhode Island, please call
401-831-9922.
Social
Action and Advocacy are the cornerstones of the YWCA.
Since our inception almost 150 years ago,
"service" has been linked to
"action." In communities across the
United States, YWCAs continue to work to improve social
and economic conditions for all people. As the nation's
oldest and largest national movement, the YWCA is
comprised of over 300 local associations, regional
leadership and a national office in Washington D.C. - -
who all work together, across the nation work to
strengthen our voices in the nation's capital and in
state and local governments.
The YWCA brings first hand knowledge of how federal
level policies and programs affect women, girls and
their families in communities across the country.
Historically the YWCA has fought for issues such as the
abolition of child labor, the 8-hour workday and
desegregation.
Today, the YWCA carries on their long tradition in
social action and advocacy to meet the twin goals of
women and girl's empowerment and racial justice.
Since November 2004, the YWCA
Greater Rhode Island has provided permanent,
supportive housing for homeless women in
shared bath, and share
a common living room and other facilities. To find
out how about this program, please contact the
Housing Manager: 401.831.9922.