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- EIN 95-1643398
- (310) 452-3881
- Po Box 66545 Los Angeles CA 90066 USA
- smywca.org
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Causes: Civil Rights, Human Services, Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities, Sports, Women, Womens Rights, Young Mens or Womens Associations
Mission: The mission of the y. W. C. A santa monica/westside is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Programs: Young women: cultivating self-sufficient and capable young women: our transitional housing and education program offers residence to emancipated foster young women for up to 2 1/2 years during which time they are given meals and support services, and guided toward academic programs, a vocational training, health care and other community services. In turn, they pursue their educational training full-time, work part-time, participate in case management, maintain a savings account and attend weekly life skills classes facilitated by commmunity partners and volunteers. Relationships are maintained with program graduates by providing a connection to caring adults, assisting with adjustments to independent living and offering opportunites to serve as a role model to existing residents.
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