YWCA Cambridge is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Our Programs ↘
YWCA Cambridge provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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Housing & Shelter
Providing affordable housing to single women and emergency shelter to families
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Racial & Social Justice Advocacy
Advocating for the needs of our clients and community
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Youth Leadership
We develop, nurture, and support leadership and advocacy skills for youth ages 11-18.
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Health & Wellness
Check out our health & wellness programs at our Central Square location!
Reach Out ↘
YWCA Cambridge provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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I Need Help
YWCA Cambridge offers 103 individual units of quality, safe, single room occupancy (SRO) housing for women who need a supportive environment where they can live and grow. If you are looking for stable housing, you can apply for YWCA housing via the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) website.
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I Want To Help
As one of the oldest women’s organizations in the nation, YWCA is a vital resource for women, families, and youth who are rebounding from crisis and an advocate for policy changes that will support their success. In addition to programs that build self-reliance, health, and youth leadership, YWCA Cambridge offers the resources and support necessary to feel safe and empowered. Volunteers may get involved on an as-needed or regular basis.
Community Impact ↘
YWCA Cambridge provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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Economic Advancement
YWCA’s employment training, career navigation, job search support, paid internships, and financial classes help low-wage workers build economic security.
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Homelessness & Housing
YWCA’s eviction prevention, rental assistance, affordable housing, and basic needs programs, such as food and hygiene, help low-income households find stability.
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Safety & Health Access
YWCA’s emergency shelter for DV survivors, health access programs, and gender-based violence advocacy help protect the well-being of women and families.
614
individuals were directly served by our housing and shelter, youth leadership, and advocacy programs.
60%
of our emergency family shelter clients secured job placements
35
local youth joined our leadership programs centering girls of color and LGBTQ+ youth.
Support the important work of YWCA Cambridge today! ↘
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Helps stock our residents’ bathrooms with menstrual hygiene products.
$50
Provides a Welcome Basket for a new resident at Tanner Residence and Renae's Place, our Family Shelter.
$100
Helps us bring in virtual speakers to our youth leadership programs.
$250
Lets us develop a marketing campaign to educate the community on issues surrounding racial justice, women's rights, and social justice.
Thank you to our generous sponsors who make our work possible year-round.
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Proud recipient of the 2020 Cummings Foundation Grant program.
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Proud Member of BWWC