YWCA Utah is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
What We Do ↘
Since 1906, YWCA Utah has designed its work to encourage women’s aspirations, protect and promote their rights, and meet their changing needs. Our enduring belief is that better lives for all women and marginalized people lead to stronger families, communities, and societies.
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Domestic Violence & Residential Services
YWCA Utah offers family violence services that empower survivors to rebuild their lives.
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Children's Services
YWCA Utah is committed to providing support and community to children survivors through education, advocacy, and fun.
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Race & Gender Equity
We are a statewide voice for change on issues critical to the well-being of Utah's communities.
Our Programs ↘
Safety and sanctuary are at the heart of what we do through our Domestic Violence Services, Children's Services, and Race & Gender Equity programs. YWCA Utah offers adults and children, safety, support, early education, community programs, professional development, home-cooked meals, and more. YWCA Utah is dedicated to empowering survivors by creating a kind, affirming, and equitable community that welcomes everyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, background, and circumstance. Our bold and beautiful work empowers communities on and off our campus.
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Women in Jeopardy Crisis Shelter
Our licensed emergency shelter supports survivors and their families by providing case management, children’s services, housing coordination, job-skill training, and mental health referrals. Our shelter serves not just as a means of safety, but as a way to support survivors even beyond their time on YWCA Utah’s campus. Our goal is for survivors to build self-determined lives, and ensure survivors thrive.
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Salt Lake Area Family Justice Center at YWCA Utah
The Salt Lake Area Family Justice Center provides free and confidential services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and elder abuse through critical referrals to co-located and community partners.
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The Kathleen Robison Huntsman Apartments
The Kathleen Robison Huntsman Apartments at YWCA Utah feature safe, secure, affordable housing for domestic violence survivors and their dependent children. YWCA Utah’s dedicated supportive services focus on healing, increasing access to opportunity, and building community to support the path toward self-sufficiency.
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Lolie Eccles Early Education Center
Since 1966, YWCA Utah has provided outstanding early education to families in our state. The Lolie Eccles Early Education Center at the YWCA focuses on developing children’s essential skills with hands on activities and meaningful conversations. Our approach to the daily classroom experience includes valuing each child’s individual needs and background.
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Children's Services
The majority of survivors who live at YWCA Utah are children. We support children with case management, groups focused on building life skills, support in their academics, and a calendar of recreational activities and events. Providing services centered on the experiences of children who are survivors is an integral part of our work.
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Public Policy & Equity
YWCA Utah is a leading voice for advocacy and equity. Our public policy work recognizes the need to make systemic changes to improve the lives of all marginalized people. Our mission requires deep commitment and action to developing and maintaining a strong foundation of equity in all aspects of our work. We believe a more just society is possible and it requires our active participation.
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After School, Teen Program, and Drop-in Childcare
All children on YWCA Utah's campus have access to after school programming where they can receive support with their academics, while their parents work. Our Teen Program provides safe, structured, and educational programming for teens living on our campus, while they build community. Parents also have access to free, drop-in childcare services, so they can focus on caring for themselves and their own urgent needs.
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Community Impact ↘
YWCA Utah advances the well-being of survivors and marginalized communities in Utah through Domestic Violence & Residential Services, Children's Services, and Race & Gender Equity. Since 1906, YWCA Utah has supported our community’s aspirations, protected and promoted their rights, and met their changing needs. Our enduring belief has been that better lives for all will lead to stronger families and societies.
26%
of Utah’s domestic violence shelter nights are being provided by YWCA
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children benefitted from 38,161 hours of academic support, tutoring, and structured supervision through YWCA Utah’s Children Services programs
567
domestic violence survivors and their children participated in YWCA Utah shelter and transitional housing programs
Your contributions can help support our mission to provide safety and community for survivors ↘
$75
1 night of safety for a survivor escaping violence
$250
1 month of meals for family living in our shelter
$650
1 month of preschool for a child living on our campus
$1500
2 months of programming for a teen on our campus