YWCA Elgin is on a mission!
To empower women and eliminate racism, we must meet our clients where they are most vulnerable and provide the compassion and services that place them on a path to self-sufficiency and prosperity.
Our vision is that all women and their families can achieve their full potential in a world without discrimination.
This requires a focus on the future, anticipating the needs of our clients, and creating innovative solutions to the problems they most often face – poverty, unsafe living conditions, lack of reliable and affordable childcare, and under- or unemployment.
We are evolving our services to meet the changing needs of our clients today and in the future.
We remain rooted in rich history, but our approach to serving our clients is holistic, strategic and innovative.
Nationally, YWCA advocacy issues include lobbying for pay equity and hate crimes legislation, increased funding for Head Start and passing the Violence Against Women Act. Locally, through our programs, we are changing lives and restoring hope for women, their families, and our community!
Programs ↘
YWCA Elgin 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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Citizenship & Immigration Services
The YWCA Elgin offers free Citizenship & Immigration Services in Spanish and English.
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Clothing Distribution Center
Are you in need of clothing? We provide free clothing to those in need on a referral basis.
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
The YWCA Elgin provides classes to adults who want to learn or improve their English.
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School Age Childcare (SACC)
Our program offers affordable top-of-the-line care to children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
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Take 2 Creative Camp
Take 2 teen program allows students to use technology to be creative and voice their opinions.