YWCA Wheeling

YWCA Wheeling is a non-profit organization based in Wheeling, West Virginia, with a staff of three employees. Despite its small size, YWCA Wheeling has a significant impact on the community, generating over $10,000 in annual revenue. The organization provides a wide range of vital services aimed at supporting women and preventing violence. They offer emergency shelters for female victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, as well as safe housing alternatives for women struggling with homelessness and addiction. YWCA Wheeling is also dedicated to promoting racial equity through education and outreach programs. In addition to its core services, YWCA Wheeling offers several unique programs designed to empower women and foster self-sufficiency. These include the Women Inspired in New Directions program, which provides support and resources for women seeking employment or education, the Cultural Diversity & Community Outreach program, which promotes understanding and acceptance of different cultures, and the Survivors of Trafficking Empowerment Program, which helps victims rebuild their lives. They also run the Y-Not Repeat Boutique, a resale shop that offers affordable clothing and household goods, and the Y-Fix It program, which provides home repair assistance to low-income families. For more information about YWCA Wheeling's programs and services, please visit their website at ywcawheeling.org.