Our Work

hands clasping, Childcare Assistance, YWCA Chicago

Regardless of race or economic status, the YWCA provides individuals and families with the support and tools they need to heal from trauma, obtain skills and credentials, access resources and opportunities, and build stronger communities. The YWCA is dedicated to promoting racial justice and personal empowerment across all of our programs and services.

FY26 Impact to Date ↘

Advancing Healing, Safety, and Belonging

535

Sexual violence victims received in-person crisis intervention across 10 partner hospitals

2,282

school- and community-based violence prevention presentations delivered

Unleashing Youth & Family Potential ↘

357

children and families served through fully enrolled Head Start programs.

>85%

of Head Start children met or exceeded developmental milestones

Advancing Economic Equity ↘

entrepreneurs supported through our Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center, launching 42 new businesses and sustaining hundreds of jobs

334

100%

program completion in the CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy, with 40% securing jobs or apprenticeships