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2008 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 future for themselves and their children.

Here's a look at some of the ways the YWCA of Central Alabama made a positive difference in 2008:

Domestic Violence

• Provided 7,813 nights of shelter for 163 adults and 172 children
  
• Provided legal advocacy services for 6,244 victims of domestic abuse
• Provided legal assistance to 659 victims of domestic violence through the YWCA Family Law Center
• Provided victim support group services for 321 women and 111 children in Jefferson county
• Provided assistance to 1,897 people through the YW Crisis Line
• Reached 73 victims of domestic violence in collaboration with the Department of Human Resources through SAIL (Special Assessment Intervention Liaison)
• Maintained satellite offices in Blount and St. Clair counties

Child Care

• Provided 4,079 days of care to 60 children in KIDS Korner child care center
• Provided 10,378 days of care to 80 children in Calico Corner child care center
• Provided academic programs and tutoring to 87 children in the After-School Enrichment Program

Housing

• Provided emergency housing and meals for 27 families (102 individuals) through Interfaith Hospitality House for a total of 6,379 nights of family shelter and 12,270 meals
• Provided 8,164 nights of transitional housing to 44 adults and 46 children (31 families) in 25 apartments in our downtown and Woodlawn apartments
• Provided permanent housing to 114 individuals and 25 children in 82 apartments both in downtown Birmingham and Woodlawn
• Provided permanent housing to eight individuals with special needs in Jefferson and St. Clair counties
• Provided permanent housing to 23 individuals in 22 apartments designated for the elderly in Avondale (Birmingham) and Rosedale (Homewood)
• Sold two single-family houses to low-income families in Edgewater (unincorporated Jefferson County)

My Sister's Closet

• Provided professional clothing and accessories to 747 women from 21 shelters and referring agencies
• Provided 73 prom dresses to economically disadvantaged teenage girls from area high schools
  

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