Ywca West Central Michigan

Housing approximately 269 individuals served. The ywca wcmi operates a 24/7 crisis shelter for families who are fleeing domestic violence and need a safe place to stay. These residents are provided shelter, food and advocacy assistance to help them maintain personal safety and facilitate longer-term housing options. Long-term permanent housing programs are provided for families surviving domestic violence and include scattered site apartment units designed for independent living with support services and case management availability, and duplex units that are owned by the ywca and leased to eligible families in need of safe affordable housing. All long-term housing programs are provided at subsidized rental rates based on 30% of area median income.

Youth programs prevention and empowerment offers school-based, after-school, and summer learning opportunities at no cost to participants. The curriculums include topics promoting reduced risk for future violence and/or adolescent pregnancy and seek to empower youths to be strong, smart, and bold.