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4 years ago

This place is a complete disgrace. They say they s...

This place is a complete disgrace. They say they serve victims of domestic violence yet they have a CFO/COO, Donna Gough, who uses abusive tactics to push staff out and anyone who speaks up against it is pushed out by the CEO, Heather Finlay. At the same time under qualified managers are making excessive salaries with no education or professional background to justify such salaries. In addition they falsify information in order to obtain government grant money to make a personal profit that almost never goes to help the clients and if it does go to clients it only goes to the hispanic clients, the ones they tend to favor. The executives live lavish lifestyles while hosting expensive staff parties while clients live in infested dirty quarters as they are fleeing their abusers. This is what they call serving the community. Shame on you YWCA!!!

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4 years ago

This place is a fruad and the people here are unsu...

This place is a fruad and the people here are unsupportive. They tell you to get a restraining order in order to protect them and not really concerned about your safety or your case they claim to assit you with legal help and pay for an attorney for your case but if something come up such as attorney and client relationship, they will not help you pay for a lawyer they don't care. This is not a real domestic violence survivors support. I would look elsewhere for assistance for domestic violence survivors. This is the worst location for any assistance for domestic violence survivors.

N
4 years ago

Came here to their Becky's house DV shelter. Disgu...

Came here to their Becky's house DV shelter. Disgusting place let me say that first. They have roaches as big as your thumb & mice on their patio where children play. I've also been bitten by bedbugs here. They don't make anyone wash their clothes when they enter so anybody can bring anything in there. No mattress covers on the mattress. The blanket they gave me had a used bandaid stuck on it. The water smells like sewer water & there are nats in the bathroom. I've seen bugs coming out of their sink once. They did however exterminate the place, but that same night I saw more roaches than I've seen before. I do not recommend this shelter to anyone!!!!

About YWCA San Diego

YWCA San Diego: Empowering Women and Eliminating Racism

YWCA San Diego is a non-profit organization that has been serving the community since 1907. The organization's mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YWCA of San Diego County provides comprehensive programs and services for people experiencing domestic violence and homelessness.

The organization offers a wide range of services to help individuals in need. Their domestic violence program provides emergency shelter, counseling, legal assistance, support groups, and education to survivors of domestic violence. They also offer transitional housing for survivors who need a safe place to stay while they rebuild their lives.

In addition to their domestic violence program, YWCA San Diego also offers services for homeless individuals. Their Becky’s House® Domestic Violence Program provides emergency shelter for women and children fleeing abuse while their Cortez Hill Family Center provides transitional housing for families experiencing homelessness.

YWCA San Diego also offers workforce development programs that help women gain the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. Their Dress For Success® program provides professional attire and career development tools to low-income women who are seeking employment or advancing in their careers.

The organization's social justice initiatives include advocacy efforts aimed at eliminating racism and promoting equality. They work with local government officials on policies that impact marginalized communities such as affordable housing initiatives or criminal justice reform efforts.

One unique aspect of YWCA San Diego is its commitment to youth development programs. The Girls Empowerment Program (G.E.M.) helps girls build self-esteem through mentorship opportunities while the Youth Leadership Council (YLC) empowers young people by giving them leadership roles within the organization.

Overall, YWCA San Diego is an essential resource for those experiencing domestic violence or homelessness in the community. With its comprehensive programs aimed at empowering women and eliminating racism through social justice initiatives - it's no wonder why this non-profit has been around since 1907!