YWCA GOLDEN GATE SILICON VALLEY

Housing services: ywca golden gate silicon valley's housing team works from a housing first model and focuses on client empowerment. In addition to providing temporary financial assistance, participants in our housing programs work closely with a housing specialist to mitigate any barriers to securing housing in the community. Participants also collaborate with a housing advocate on long-term personal and financial goals, including a plan for maintaining their housing after the program subsidy ends.

Employability and entrepreneurship programs prepare job seekers to find and secure stable employment, while minimizing the amount of time they are unemployed. We offer workshops & forums, one-on-one assistance and placement services in marin. Beginning april 2022, bloom (formerly image for success) is a program of ywca golden gate silicon valley that provides two weeks free clothing, hygiene kit, undergarments, shoes and accessories to those in need seeking a life of self-reliance. Bloom serves low-income & underprivileged working populations referred by supporting social services agencies at no cost. Reporting, training and operations to support the continuum of services to survivors.