The YWCA’s Housing Department is committed to providing excellent housing and supportive programming for women,
children and families within Central Alabama in order to ensure equal and fair access to a variety of housing types to
accommodate multiple needs, doing so in a manner that upholds the dignity of each person it is privileged to serve.
The YWCA Central Alabama has a variety of temporary and permanent housing
options for individuals and families. Visit any of the following links below to learn
more:
shelter for victims of domestic violence
If you are fleeing a domestic violence situation we suggest that you contact
the YWCA's 24 hour Crisis Line immediately for assistance at (205) 322-4878 or 1-800-650-6522. The YWCA operates a shelter at a confidential location for
women and children fleeing abusive homes. Counselors help these women
make safety plans, obtain jobs or job training and work toward independence
and self-sufficiency. The shelter serves Blount, Jefferson and St. Clair
counties. Find out more about Domestic Violence Programs.
housing for families in crisis
If you are experiencing homelessness and are either a two-parent family with
children, a single mother with at least one male child 10 years old or older or if
you are a single father with children of any age, you may be eligible for
emergency housing through the YWCA’s Interfaith Hospitality House. For immediate assistance please call the Family Services
Coordinator at (205) 591-4302.
transitional housing
-transitional housing for single women
The YWCA’s transitional housing program was created for homeless women
making the difficult transition from living in an emergency shelter to becoming
economically self-sufficient. The program includes housing and supportive
services that help individuals regain stability as they move toward permanent
housing and independent living.
-transitional housing for single women with children
The YWCA offers a transitional housing program for homeless women and
their children in hopes of rebuilding self-sufficiency in a safe and nurturing
environment. This program includes housing and supportive services that help
families achieve stability as they move from emergency shelters toward
permanent housing and independent living.
permanent housing
-permanent housing for single women
The YWCA offers one-bedroom affordable permanent housing for low-income
single women pursuing a life of stability and independence.
-permanent housing for single men or women with or without children and
families
The YWCA Central Alabama is currently in the midst of a multimillion-dollar
urban neighborhood revitalization effort known as YWoodlawn within an
underserved area of Birmingham, Alabama. Driven by the demand for safe,
decent and affordable housing in the Woodlawn neighborhood, the YW is
working in partnership with the community to create a healthy and sustainable
environment for individuals and families.
If you are single, a single parent with children, or a two-parent family you may
be eligible for the YWCA’s income-based permanent housing in Woodlawn which offers two-and three-bedroom apartments.
-permanent housing for seniors and disabled individuals
The YWCA offers a continuum of residential programs for seniors and
disabled individuals. The YW currently operates two permanent housing
facilities specifically tailored to the needs of this population in Birmingham’s
Avondale neighborhood and Homewood, Alabama.
-permanent housing for developmentally disabled individuals
If you or someone you care for is developmentally disabled you may be
interested in learning more about the YWCA’s Mainstream housing, which
provides rental housing in St. Clair and Jefferson Counties. For more
information you may contact the housing office by email here or by calling (205) 322-9922 ext. 329.
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