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- EIN 34-0714800
- (216) 881-6878
- 4019 Prospect Ave Cleveland OH 44103-4317 USA
- www.ywcaofcleveland.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Child Day Care, Children & Youth, Human Services, Young Mens or Womens Associations
Mission: The young women's christian association is an organization affiliated with the ywca of the usa and the world council of ywca's. The mission of the ywca is eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Programs: The ywca greater cleveland trauma-informed early learning center is a preschool serving 50 vulnerable families in an innovative framework that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of families and their children aged 3-5 years that are experiencing homelessness or other similar adverse experiences. The two-generational program model assesses and identifies the social and emotional needs of the children, works with families to create goals and case plans, to prevent re-occurrence of homelessness, and empowers families to achieve and maintain the highest level of self-sufficiency.
nurturing independence and aspirations(nia) - nia is a trauma-informed system of care for young adults ages 14 to 24 transitioning from failing systems, including foster care. Nia focuses on six dimensions of a young adult's life: housing, education, employment, health, permanence, and engagement. The many activities offered within nia are providing under the guidance of a life coach. Nia participants find stable housing, pursue educational opportunities, focus on career development, learn the importance of healthcare, and develop life skills.
women's leadership initiative - ywca women's leadership initiative empowers women to become effective leaders by providing research-based leadership development training. A variety of carefully tailored programs - including workshops, cohort programs, and an annual conference - are designed to support women in all phases of their careers.