YWCA Elyria is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

What We Do ↘

YWCA Elyria 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.

  • Eliminate Racism

  • empower women

    Empower Women

  • End Homelessness

    End Homelessness

Community Impact ↘

The Elyria YWCA dates back to 1913, eventually building Holly Hall, a center to house a variety of groups dedicated to the betterment of young women, named after revered director Miss Ona Holly.

  • Racial Equity

    The Racial Equity Center of Lorain County works with government jurisdictions and non-profit organizations to advocate for social and racial justice. Equity Training and policy research supports more inclusive workplaces.

  • 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.

  • 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.

8,486

The past year we served a total 8,486 unduplicated persons. 

100%

All participants exiting YWCA’s shelter, diversion, and homeless prevention programs moved into permanent housing

100%

100% of graduating seniors are accepted into college and for the past 12 years a senior has been a class valedictorian or salutatorian at their high school.