About Ywca greater lafayette
YWCA Greater Lafayette: Empowering Women and Families in Tippecanoe County
YWCA Greater Lafayette is a non-profit organization that has been serving the community of Tippecanoe County, Indiana for over 100 years. The organization is dedicated to empowering women and families by providing them with the resources they need to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
At YWCA Greater Lafayette, we believe that every woman deserves to live a life free from violence, poverty, and discrimination. That's why we offer a wide range of services and programs designed to meet the unique needs of women and families in our community.
One of our primary areas of focus is domestic violence prevention and intervention. We provide crisis intervention services for victims of domestic violence, including emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and support groups. Our goal is to help survivors heal from trauma and rebuild their lives in a safe environment.
In addition to our domestic violence services, we also offer cancer screening programs for women who are uninsured or underinsured. Our Breast Cancer Awareness Program provides free mammograms for eligible women in Tippecanoe County. We also offer cervical cancer screenings through our Pap Smear Program.
Another important aspect of our work at YWCA Greater Lafayette is self-sufficiency education and training. We believe that every woman should have access to the tools she needs to achieve financial independence. That's why we offer job readiness training programs, financial literacy classes, computer skills workshops, resume building assistance, interview coaching sessions - all designed specifically for women who are looking to improve their employment prospects or start their own businesses.
Our commitment extends beyond just providing these essential services - we also advocate on behalf of women's rights at local state levels as well as national level . We work closely with other organizations across Indiana on issues such as pay equity , reproductive health care access , affordable housing , child care subsidies , etc .
At YWCA Greater Lafayette , we are proud to be a vital resource for women and families in Tippecanoe County. Our mission is to empower women and eliminate racism, and we believe that by working together, we can create a more just and equitable society for all.
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