the YWoodlawn initiative
 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 YWCA is working in partnership with the community to create a healthy and sustainable environment for individuals and families.
How will this work? YWoodlawn is a collaborative empowerment initiative
intended to reduce poverty and hopelessness by
- Reinvesting in the neighborhood
- Providing innovative housing for families experiencing homelessness
- Introducing affordable transitional housing for families
- Bringing health, education and employment-based services to the
community’s doorstep
- Reintroducing homeownership opportunities in a stable, growing
community
What can I expect? YWoodlawn will provide
quality, safe, affordable housing to local residents in a nurturing
environment designed around their needs.
- Eight entirely ADA accessible rental units are being created in four
complexes of rental housing, including four units accommodated
to the visual and hearing impaired.
- Fifty-eight units in four complexes of rental housing, including 46
two-bedroom apartments and 12 three-bedroom apartments
- The YWCA’s Interfaith Hospitality House, a shelter for homeless
families that has existed for 25 years nearby, was relocated in a
new, state-of-the-art facility.
- The Family Resource Center, a new community center located at the gateway to YWoodlawn will offer assistance and supportive services to those seeking social and economic empowerment
 Where are we now? The new Interfaith Hospitality House opened in the fall of 2009. In addition, the YWCA completed renovations on four apartment complexes in the fall of 2010. These apartments are used as permanent housing for individuals and families. To learn more, click on the links below.
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