YWCA South Hampton Roads Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
YWCA South Hampton Roads is a nonprofit organization based in Norfolk, Virginia, affiliated with YWCA USA. Founded in 1908, it is described as the region's oldest and largest multicultural women's organization, pursuing its mission through service and advocacy. The group focuses on advancing racial justice, empowering women and girls economically, and promoting their health and safety. Its hallmark programs include emergency shelter and housing, a sexual assault support center and counseling services, a 24-hour crisis response hotline, and out-of-school-time services, serving around 8,000 individuals each fiscal year. In 2022, the organization announced a partnership with Sqwire to deliver financial literacy training to marginalized communities in Hampton Roads.