Through our programs, facilities and services, we assist more than 10,000 individuals each year in Kanawha, Clay and Boone Counties. We provide shelter, case management, counseling, education, job training and childcare all while fostering independence in all our clients. By eliminating racism and empowering women, the YWCA creates peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.
                         




   
 

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Violence Against Women is the War in Our Backyard

Monday, October 10, 2011 Published in the Sunday Gazette Mail on Sunday, October 9, 2011. Last week, twenty-five year-old dancer Cyan Maroney was... MORE »

YWCA Honors Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 6/15/11       Contact:                      Laurel Kirksey, YWCA Marketing & Development... MORE »

Campers Come Out of their Shells at YWCA's 'Mel's Place' Kids Camp

Monday, April 11, 2011 campers come out of their shells at ywca's 'mel's place' kids camp By Kate White The Charleston Gazette ... MORE »