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2006 Program Statistics

Now in its second century of caring, the YWCA of Central Alabama continues to serve women in adverse circumstances, whether they live in poverty or in fear for their lives. The YW is meeting critical needs by providing child care, domestic violence services and affordable housing. It offers job and leadership training, support groups, emergency shelter and advocacy. The agency allows women to have hope and to make plans for a brighter fbture for themselves and their children.

Here's a look at some of the ways the YWCA of Central Alabama made a positive difference in 2006:

Domestic Violence Programs Statistics

• Provided 6,170 nights of emergency shelter
• Provided court advocacy services for 3,911 victims
• of domestic abuse in Jefferson, Blount and St. Clair counties
• Provided legal representation to 363 victims through the Family Law Center
• Provided victim support group services for 788
• women and 122 children in Jefferson county
• Provided 19 dating violence prevention education sessions to
• 441 youth in Jefferson county
• Provided assistance to 2,819 people through the YW Crisis Line
• Provided individual counseling services to 263 victims
• Served 112 families through the Department of Human Resources
• Provided 157 victims support in collaboration with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department

Child Care Programs Statistics

• Provided 5,479 days of care to 66 individual children in KIDS Korner childcare center
• Provided 11,037 days of care to 82 individual children in Calico Corner childcare center
• Provided academic programs and tutoring to 85 individual children in the After School Enrichment Program

Housing Programs Statistics

• Provided permanent housing to 5 individuals with special needs in Jefferson and St. Clair counties
• Provided 12,482 nights of permanent housing to 48
• individuals in 41 apartments
• Provided 6,025 nights of transitional housing to 35 women and 42 children     (35 families) in 23 apartments
• Provided permanent housing to 23 individuals in 22 apartments designated for the elderly in Avondale and Rosedale

Women's Resource Center Program Statistics

• 5th year of MOMENTUM, Alabama's premier
• women's leadership program with 25 participants,
• 25 senior mentors, 19 advisory board members and 94 alumni

My Sister's Closet Program Statistics

• Provided professional clothing and accessories to 280 women from 30 shelters
• Provided prom dresses to 94 economically disadvantaged teenage girls from 27 area high schools

View 2005 Program Statistics