YWCA of the Sauk Valley is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, and DIGNITY for all.
What We Do ↘
Since 1924, YWCA of the Sauk Valley has been making a difference in our community. We are committed to making the Sauk Valley a better place for everyone by providing advocacy and counseling services to survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, economic advancement services for women and girls, and support to marginalized individuals and families. We continue to evolve to meet today’s challenges in eliminating racism and empowering women.
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Empowerment
YWCA works to eliminate barriers and empower women and girls at every stage of their life.
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Crisis Services
YWCA provides counseling and resources to survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
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Racial Justice
YWCA is committed to eliminating racism. We are an inclusive and multi-cultural organization.
Our Programs ↘
YWCA of the Sauk Valley provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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Community Services
YWCA offers empowerment programs and services for women and young girls. We offer free career clothing and a variety of services to obtain or increase level of employment.
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Crisis Services
YWCA offers services related to domestic and sexual violence. We provide 24 hour hotline services, emergency shelter, medical and legal advocacy, counseling and more.
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Immigrant Family Resources
YWCA assists marginalized communities in accessing community services and to help them become independent and successful. We provide advocacy, support, information, and resources.
Reach Out ↘
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I Need Help
YWCA is a direct services organization. We offer an array of services for crisis intervention, immigration, and training resources for businesses.
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I Want To Help
YWCA offers many volunteer opportunities to fit your passion and time. We tailor your volunteer tasks to your interests.
Community Impact ↘
YWCA of the Sauk Valley provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity. Every year at YWCA we...
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help an average of 800 victims of domestic violence by providing shelter, legal and medical advocacy, support and empowerment.
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help over 150 victims of sexual assault with legal and medical advocacy and counseling.
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educate over 10,000 children about sexual abuse, domestic violence, bullying, and healthy relationships.
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provide emotional support to over 400 students through School Based Counseling.
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Economic Advancement
YWCA’s employment training, career navigation, job search support, paid internships, 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 DV survivors, health access programs, and gender-based violence advocacy help protect the well-being of women and families.
What’s Happening
The latest updates from YWCA of the Sauk Valley
It Takes Courage
We create real change. Every day.
Support our mission for gender equality and racial justice ↘
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any amount helps!
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Builds hope, self-esteem, and confidence in one girl through our techGYRLS and Girls’ Space Program for one semester.
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Provides strength and comfort to a survivor through one month of counseling.
$250
Provides one-on-one intervention with a student to develop conflict resolution, life skills, dealing with issues of anxiety and depression, and learning how to be successful at school.
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