Safety, strength & self-reliance for survivors
Give Hope this Holiday Season
Haylee shares her own inspiring story of transformation and the impact of our programs:
“Before coming to YWCA, I was living to survive in the middle of my trauma. I felt trapped and like a prisoner to my situation. At every turn, I was ridiculed, harassed, stalked, controlled, manipulated, and coerced all in front of my daughter. I was scared and worried about how worse things would be if I tried to escape. As the abuse continued, I was terrified that my child would be hurt next. Desperately, I called the YWCA crisis hotline for help.
With their support and guidance, I was able to leave and begin to reclaim our peace and safety. They provided me with housing, childcare, legal services, and financial aid — long enough for me to sustain a full-time job with healthcare benefits for my family — long enough for me to fight in court and obtain full custody of my daughter — long enough for me to save money, pay down debt, and move into a home of my own. My daughter was able to thrive in a safe environment and I was able to overcome unimaginable challenges. Today, I am financially stable and pursuing my graduate degree. I am stronger in all aspects of my life because of YWCA.”
Will you join us this holiday season to help more survivors thrive like Haylee and her daughter? Thanks to a generous matching gift from Norinne McKinney, your donation will be doubled dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000!
As we continue to empower survivors through gender-inclusive safe housing solutions and comprehensive support, we can ensure brighter futures for those we serve. Our strength lies in our solidarity to confront their challenges and advocate for peace, justice, dignity, and lasting freedom from violence and abuse.
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YWCA offers a variety of giving options to make it easy for you to support our solutions for survivors:
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YWCA San Diego County empowers individuals and families to break the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness, and achieve self-sufficiency. Building upon a historic legacy, we are committed to empowering women, eliminating racism, and advocating for peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people.
With your support, we provide safe housing solutions and comprehensive services for adults and children who seek refuge, healing, and hope. After completing our longer-term housing and advocacy programs, survivors build a strong foundation for lasting independence:
- 98% do not return to their abusers and break the cycle of domestic violence
- 98% improve self-confidence, life skills, and economic stability
- 100% gain homes of their own and increase self-reliance